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The meeting focused on strengthening regional collaboration in disaster risk management and resilience-building across the Caribbean. #ODPEM #CaribbeanResilience #DisasterPreparedness

ODPEM today hosted a courtesy call with H.E. Dileeni Daniel-Selvaratnam, Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands, along with Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey and Mr. Thomas Frear.🤝🏾💪🏾

@khanodesu @JAODPEM We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Today was Caribe Wave 2026 Tsunami Readiness Exercise.

Apparently it was a test but so many people I was around didn’t get it??? @JAODPEM @odpem

Caribe Wave 2026 has officially concluded 🌊 Thank you, Jamaica, to all responders, schools, businesses & communities who participated. Your support strengthens our readiness and resilience. #CaribeWave2026 #TsunamiReady #Preparedness

Caribe Wave 2026🌊 Our booth was set up and buzzing with information on tsunami readiness, preparedness tips, and how to stay safe during emergencies. We were happy to see so many persons stopping by, learning, and getting prepared #CaribeWave2026 #ODPEM #Preparedness

Caribe Wave 2026 is still in full swing 🌊 Mr. Richard Thompson, Deputy Director General of ODPEM, is answering key questions on Carib Wave 2026, tsunami readiness, preparedness, and practical safety tips to help keep you informed and ready. #CaribeWave2026 #TsunamiReady

#HappeningNow Ms. Ingaee Faye-Wilson, Paggee Beach Community Member 🎙️ Live on Irie FM: Ingaee Faye-Wilson gives the community perspective on tsunami readiness at Paggee Beach. 🏡🌊

#HappeningNow: Adrian Tate Parish Disaster Coordinator, St. Mary 🎙️ Live on Irie FM Adrian Tate shares how local actions are strengthening disaster readiness in St. Mary, from public education to community engagement. Prepared communities are resilient communities. 💪🏽🌊

#HappeningNow: Karlene Black Scientific Officer, UWI Earthquake Unit 🎙️ Live On Irie FM: Karlene Black explains Jamaica’s vulnerability to earthquakes and tsunamis, helping us understand the science behind the risks and why preparedness matters now more than ever. 🌍🌊

@_shybabe_ Caribe Wave Tsunami Readiness Drill

@odpem The message y’all sent few minutes ago is is REAL ? should we actually evacuate the area ? Or is it just a drill ?

Ms. Sophia Mitchell, Senior Director, Preparedness and Emergency Operations, ODPEM 🎙️ Live on Irie FM: Sophia Mitchell highlights ODPEM’s strategies to protect vulnerable coastal communities like Port Maria. ⚠️🌊

#HappeningNow: His Worship Mayor Fitzroy Wilson, Mayor of Port Maria 🎙️ Live on Irie FM: Mayor Wilson welcomes listeners to Caribe Wave 2026 and shares St. Mary’s tsunami readiness plans. 🌊🇯🇲

🌊 Happening Now: Caribe Wave 2026 Jamaica is testing tsunami readiness across multiple parishes,emergency teams, schools, and communities are practicing evacuations and warning systems in real time. Be alert. Be prepared🌊💪🏾 #CaribeWave2026 #TsunamiReady

@Roneque_ If you hear the tsunami warning tone, act immediately: ➡️ Move inland or to higher ground ➡️ Leave coastal areas right away ➡️ Follow official instructions and evacuation routes

@odpem What is the procedure when you hear the sound?

🌊 Caribe Wave 2026 is happening today! 10 parishes across Jamaica are participating in tsunami readiness activities as part of this regional exercise. From testing warning systems to practicing evacuations, today is all about strengthening preparedness and protecting lives.

So why is it important? Because tsunamis can happen with little warning. This exercise helps countries like Jamaica stay ready, ensuring faster alerts, better coordination, and safer communities. Preparedness saves lives. 💪🏾🌊 #CaribeWave #TsunamiReady #DisasterPreparedness

🌊 Caribe Wave Explained: 🎙️ Sophia Mitchell, Senior Director of Preparedness & Emergency Operations Caribe Wave is an annual regional tsunami exercise testing warning systems, communication, and evacuation plans.💪🏾🌊

Caribe Wave 2026 is tomorrow, are you ready?🌊

Jamaica’s National Tsunami Readiness Exercise is March 19, 2026! Led by ODPEM under Caribe Wave 2026, this islandwide drill will test warning systems, communication & evacuation plans. 📍 Main location: Port Maria, St. Mary Join in. Stay alert. Be prepared. #CaribeWave2026

KSAMC City Engineer, Xavier Chevannes shares practical guidance on proper hurricane strap installation in a recent JIS feature, highlighting @odpem “Strap Up Campaign” & why this matters for building resilience during the hurricane season. #KSAMC #HurricaneStraps #StrapUp #ODPEM