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Last Updated: Jun 5th, 2009 - 09:53:11 |
Key agencies in the Virgin Islands discuss preparations for hurricane season
The Virgin Islands National Disaster Management Council (NDMC) convened its annual meeting today (June 4), chaired by His Excellency the Governor David Pearey at the Maria’s By The Sea Hotel’s Conference Room.
Fri, 5 Jun 2009, 09:50
Professor Gray predicts an average 2009 Hurricane Season
Colorado State University forecast team predicts an average 2009 hurricane season and this is based on the potential for a weak El Nino event and an observed cooling of tropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures.
Thu, 16 Apr 2009, 08:44
Italian earthquake reminds BVI to be ever vigilant
Days after the Virgin Islands’ (UK) annual National Simulation Exercise tested the Territory’s preparedness and notification systems for earthquakes and tsunamis, a major earthquake hit the Italian Region.
Tue, 7 Apr 2009, 08:45
Disaster Management Concludes Lantex Simulation Drill
First responders along with public and private sector agencies completed the LANTEX (North Atlantic Tsunami Exercise) drill this morning. The Virgin Islands was one of many disaster management agencies along the Atlantic Coast that participated in the conjured earthquake and tsunami exercise.
Thu, 2 Apr 2009, 12:09
BVI Department of Disaster Management finalises plans for 2009 exercise
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is finalizing plans for their 2009 simulation exercise entitled LANTEX (North Atlantic Tsunami Exercise)to be held later this week.
Wed, 1 Apr 2009, 16:59
Building professionals conclude workshop series in the British Virgin Islands
The final of a three part series of workshops hosted by the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) will conclude this afternoon. Geared towards members of the Territory’s building community, the final workshop focused on wind loads, geotechnical analysis, modern construction methods, as well as designs for flood hazards.
Thu, 12 Mar 2009, 13:52
Disaster management announces 09 simulation exercise
At a press conference held this afternoon, Deputy Director of the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) Zebalon McLean announced the Territory's annual simulation exercise will take place on April 02.
Tue, 3 Mar 2009, 09:44
DDM (BVI) launches geological hazards handbook for secondary schools
The Department of Disaster Management continues its mission to promote disaster awareness Territory wide, with the production of a Geological Hazards Handbook for Secondary Schools.
Thu, 29 Jan 2009, 10:48
BVI building professionals receive training in seismic design
Approximately 70 persons from the private and public sectors convened a the H. Lavity Soutt Community College’s Auditorium last week Friday and Saturday to participate in the first of 3 workshops geared towards professionals in the development industry.
Mon, 26 Jan 2009, 10:08
2008 continues to be an active hurricane season
Hurricane Paloma, the 16th named storm and the 8th hurricane for 2008, left the islands of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman with widespread damage as it passed on Saturday November 8th as a Category 3 hurricane.
Thu, 13 Nov 2008, 09:13
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