|
|
|
Last Updated: Feb 8th, 2010 - 07:52:29 |
Virgin Islands residents return from deployment to Haiti and Jamaica
Two Virgin Islands’ residents are back in the Territory after being deployed for approximately 10 days to assist with relief efforts in the wake of the January 12 earthquake in Haiti.
Fri, 5 Feb 2010, 08:35
Comprehensive Disaster Management Conference dubbed a success
The six member team just back in the Territory from attending the 4th annual Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management in Jamaica is reporting a very successful and informative session.
Thu, 17 Dec 2009, 08:29
Flash flood situation creates dangerous driving conditions in the Virgin Islands
The Virgin Islands National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) was activated today, November 16, at Level 1.The Territory is under a Flash Flood Warning. Heavy rains and thunderstorms will continue to affect the Virgin Islands throughout the day and into the evening.
Mon, 16 Nov 2009, 13:00
Virgin Islands observe International Day for Disaster Reduction
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is inviting the Territory to join in the observance of International Day of Disaster Reduction (IDDR) on Wednesday, 14th October under the theme, “Hospitals Safe from Disasters”.
Wed, 14 Oct 2009, 14:48
CDEMA introduces new disaster management programme in the BVI
Representatives from the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency have introduced the Comprehensive Disaster Management Harmonized Implementation Programme – Phase One to National Disaster Organisations representatives in the Virgin Islands.
Mon, 21 Sep 2009, 10:07
Virgin Islands (UK) Premier welcomes name change for regional disaster agency
Premier Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE has welcomed the change in name for the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (CDERA) to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) which became effective today, September 1.
Thu, 3 Sep 2009, 16:40
4.6 Earthquake felt throughout the Virgin Islands this afternoon
An earthquake measuring a magnitude of 4.6 on the Richter scale was felt throughout Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands at approximately 3:00pm on Tuesday, July 21th.
Tue, 21 Jul 2009, 18:00
DDM, British Virgin Islands held course in Radiotelephone operation and procedures
On 16th July the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) awarded 11 persons certificates of completion after a two day course in VHF Radiotelephone Operation and Procedures.
Fri, 17 Jul 2009, 17:00
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
|
|
|
|
