Acting Director for the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) Jasen Penn is encouraging residents of the Virgin Islands to be prepared to respond to earthquakes and tsunamis as they can happen without warning.
Updating business continuity and disaster plans can help minimise disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, shared Department of Disaster Management Acting Director Jasen Penn during a stakeholder meeting January 13.
The public is notified that the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) will be conducting its biennial emergency simulation exercise at the Taddy Bay Airport today 9th December 2021.
A busy Atlantic Hurricane Season ends today after the formation of 21 named storms, including seven hurricanes, of which four developed into major hurricanes.
Residents and visitors in West End, Tortola will be better prepared for emergencies after the installation of a new early warning siren at the West End Community Centre.
Topic: Assessment, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery, Town and Country Planning | Posted By: DSmith
Monday, 8 November 2021 - 10:17am
The Virgin Islands (VI) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have held their second meeting on available UNDP assistance to the VI for recovery after a natural disaster.
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is seeking volunteers to assist as Emergency Shelter Managers within the network of public and privately managed emergency shelter facilities.
Improved partnership and a stronger ability to respond to major storms is expected after a table-top hurricane exercise brought together key members of the National Emergency Operations Centre and members of the Royal Navy Caribbean Task Force.
The Royal Navy patrol ship, HMS Medway will visit Tortola from October 22 as part of the United Kingdom’s Caribbean Task Group’s mission to prepare for and respond to disasters in the region.
