Increased Alert Level For Underwater Volcano Near Grenada

Thursday, 23 July 2015 - 3:30pm

The alert level for the submarine volcano, Kick ‘em Jenny which lies between Grenada and its sister island of Carriacou has been raised to orange which indicates that there is a highly elevated level of seismic and/or fumarolic activity or other unusual activity. 

BVI Remains Under Drought Watch: Only 3.5 Inches Of Rain In 2015

Friday, 10 July 2015 - 11:30am

A drought watch remains in effect for the British Virgin Islands given the significant reduction in rainfall recorded for the first half of this year.

DDM Supports Academic Development With Internships

Monday, 6 July 2015 - 5:00pm

The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is doing its part to contribute to academic development through the provision of internship opportunities.

Premier Lauds EMAP Accreditation At Disaster Council Meeting

Thursday, 25 June 2015 - 5:00pm

Premier Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE has lauded the recent international accreditation conferred upon the National Disaster Management Programme (NDMP) as “an outstanding achievement and one we must celebrate and be very proud of.”

More Agreements Signed With Disaster Management Stakeholders

Thursday, 25 June 2015 - 4:45pm

The annual meeting of the National Disaster Management Council (NDMC) took on added significance this year with the signing of Memoranda of Understandings (MOUs) with the British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (BVIAA) and the Insurance Association of the British Virgin Islands (IABVI).

Public Invited To Records Mayday Open House This Friday

Thursday, 30 April 2015 - 4:30pm

The public is invited to learn practical steps to preserve and safeguard their records for Records MayDay on Friday May 1.

 

Premier Smith Applauds Territory’s International Accreditation

Thursday, 30 April 2015 - 10:30am

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE is extending congratulations to the Department of Disaster Management for leading the BVI on the journey to become the first Territory in the Caribbean to be granted international accreditation from the Emergency Management Accreditation Programme (EMAP). 

International Accreditation For Disaster Management In BVI

Tuesday, 28 April 2015 - 3:45pm

The British Virgin Islands has become the first territory outside of the United States and Canada to be granted international accreditation for its disaster management programme.

Increased Private Sector Interest In This Year’s Tsunami Exercise

Thursday, 26 March 2015 - 5:00pm

Over 4,200 persons from the public and private sector participated in this year’s national tsunami exercise, Caribe Wave Lantex 15.

This year’s scenario was based on a magnitude 8.5 earthquake occurring north of Panama. The exercise commenced at 10:05 am on March 25 and concluded just after midday with participation of persons on Anegda, Jost Van Dyke, Tortola and Virgin Gorda.  The exercise was designed to allow for testing of the national emergency broadcast and alert system and to evaluate the newly revised tsunami protocols which provide guidance to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and the Department of Disaster Management in handling response operations for this type of hazard impact.

Overseas Territories Representatives In BVI For Oil Spill Training

Tuesday, 24 March 2015 - 2:30pm

Fourteen delegates from the Overseas Territories have joined others from the BVI to participate in a Level I Oil Spill Response Training being offered at the Training Division from March 24 to 26.

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