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Last Updated: Apr 17th, 2008 - 15:49:27 |
BVI Department of Disaster Management launches summer programme
The Department of Disaster Management is launching its first summer programme. The Summer Exploration Programme is designed to offer a wealth of education in the area of disaster preparedness. As a part of the programme students will learn VHF and HF radio operations, arts and crafts, video and audio capture and editing and hazard safety.
Thu, 17 Apr 2008, 15:43
DDM Focus programe hits the World Wide Web
The Department of Disaster Management is informing the public that their monthly Focus programme can now be viewed on the World Wide Web at www.bviwebtv.com. Focus is a programme that is designed to educate and inform the community on all aspects of disaster management and public safety.
Sat, 12 Apr 2008, 15:12
Active 2008 Hurricane season expected says Colorado State University team
The Colorado State University team of forecasters led by Phillip Klotzbach has issued updated predictions for the 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season. “Information obtained through March 2008 indicates that the 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season will be much more active than the average 1950-2000 season; we estimate 15 named storms, 8 hurricanes, and 4 intense hurricanes of category 3, 4, or 5.” says Mr. Klotzbach.
Thu, 10 Apr 2008, 10:09
Geologists hunt for ancient tsunamis in the BVI
A team of US research geologists spent the last two weeks in the Territory conducting an initial paleoseismic study of Anegada. Dr. Brian Atwater with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and Dr. Martitia Tuttle with M. Tuttle & Associates were trying to determine if the Puerto Rico Trench can produce magnitude 9 earthquakes and trans-Atlantic tsunamis.
Tue, 25 Mar 2008, 13:43
Dangerous sea conditions now affecting BVI waters
Dangerous swells have been affecting the north side shores of the BVI. Breaking wave heights along the outer reefs and shoals of the local Atlantic coastlines are building to 20 feet and will peak at 20 to 25 feet late Wednesday through Thursday.
Wed, 19 Mar 2008, 16:15
Dangerous sea conditions to affect the BVI waters
A cold front moving across the local area (BVI)is producing scattered showers and gusty winds. This system is generating very large swells which should reach the local waters by this evening.
Tue, 18 Mar 2008, 14:35
BVI celebrates International Day for Disaster Reduction
Today the British Virgin Islands joins countries around the world in celebrating International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR Day) under the theme, "Disaster Risk Reduction Begins at School".
Wed, 10 Oct 2007, 10:50
HLSCC hosts first disaster management online programme in the region
On 27th August 2007, the Hamilton Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), in collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), launched its Associate of Science Degree in Disaster Management online programme.
Tue, 2 Oct 2007, 11:38
DDM completes siren installation in the Valley, Virgin Gorda
Another siren has been installed by the Department of Disaster Management. This installation works were completed yesterday in The Valley, Virgin Gorda. The unit is expected to be heard by residents living in and around this location. This is the sixth siren to be installed throughout the Territory, capable of providing outdoor warning signals to vulnerable communities. The installation of the unit in The Valley was completed with the support of the BVI Electricity Corporation and is now part of a Territory wide Early Warning System Network.
Fri, 6 Jul 2007, 12:57
Tsunami Workshop held in Trinidad & Tobago
A tsunami warning and seismology training workshop organized by the University of the West Indies (UWI) Seismic Research Unit was held last week at the St. Augustine UWI campus. The 5-day workshop was designed to provide participants with an understanding of the science behind tsunami warnings and operational best practices of warning centers.
Wed, 4 Jul 2007, 14:18
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| Consultancies |
| | Consultancy Notice - Facilitator - Sector Leads Meeting on Mechanisms for Mainstreaming Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) - Deadline March 28, 2008 |
| | Job Opportunity: Consultant Fund Coordinator Canada Local Responsive Disaster Risk Management Fund - Deadline March 21, 2008 |
| | Consultancy Notice - Restructuring of the Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) Database - Deadline Friday, 29 February 2008 |
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| Situation Reports |
| | MVO report for the period May 2 to May 9, 2008 |
| | MVO report for the period February 22 to February 29, 2008 |
| | Earthquake felt in the Eastern Caribbean |
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| Tenders |
| | Invitation to tender for vehicle |
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| Vacancies |
| | Vacancy - Anguilla - Programme Officer - Deadline April 25, 2008 |
| | Vacancy - CDERA - Information and Communications Officer - Deadline March 7th, 2008 |
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| Workshops, Seminars |
| | Safer building course at HLSCC Marine Center (BVI) |
| | Inaugural Comprehensive Disaster Management Conference |
| | A two-week course to develop skills for LEADERS in the field of disaster risk reduction… |
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| Speeches |
| | Remarks of the CDERA Coordinator at the Jamaica Workshop on Disaster Risk Management Strategy for Tourism Sector |
| | Opening Remarks by Elizabeth Riley, Programme Manager, CDERA at the Disaster Risk Management Strategy for the Tourism Sector Workshop in the Turks and Caicos Islands |
| | Opening Remarks - Donovan Gentles, Chief Researcher, IDRC Project, CDERA, at National Disaster Management Conference 2008 |
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