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In a coastal community, it’s ALWAYS important to know where to go in case of a tsunami. Head to our website for free, full-sized versions of these maps to help make a plan for you, your family or your business. bviddm.com/use-these-maps…

Even if you can't make it for the exercise, you should still review your tsunami safety procedures together with your family or team so you can be #TsunamiReady

We're on the countdown to #CaribeWave! If you'll be joining us from the #BVI, please take a moment to register at surveymonkey.com/r/NationalEart…

CONGRATULATIONS to the dedicated men and women from the VI and other Caribbean states for completing CARICOM Disaster Response Unit Training last week! 🇻🇬🇲🇸🇩🇲🇬🇩🇱🇨🇰🇳🇻🇨 🤝💪

The participants in CDRU Training have finished their sit-down learning. Now, it's time for them to put their knowledge to the test. Here, the team gets a briefing from DDM Deputy Director Michel Ambrose, whose role in Friday and Saturday's exercise is the incident commander.

Some action steps are: 🔋Check your spare batteries to ensure they still have power 🧳Confirm that your travel documents are not due for renewal ✅Review any insurance policies or make an appointment with an insurer 🗺️Practise getting to your evacuation location as a team

Reminder - the February system test takes place this week! No action is required as part of the test, but the Department of Disaster Management encourages residents to take a few minutes to improve preparedness at home, work or school.

The BVI is hosting a team of 15 Caribbean first response personnel for a field deployment training and exercise February 23 to 28. The training is being led by @cdemacu and will also include 16 VI police and fire officers. Read more: gov.vg/news/vi-host-r…

Caribe Wave is around the corner! If you're in the BVI and you'll be joining us, please register at: surveymonkey.com/r/NationalEart…

The @bviredcross certified 3 new First Aid Instructors this month. Congratulations to the newly certified trainers: the Department of Disaster Management's Jacob Adolphus, as well as BVI Red Cross officers Trishawna Lawrence and Aiesha Roberts 🇻🇬💪

Reminder - the January system test takes place on Friday the 23rd! Listen out for our alerts and let us know after the test which ones you heard 👂

[Jan 22nd] ⚠️HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT AND BEACHGOERS⚠️ 🌊⛵🏊Small Craft Advisories/High Rip Current Risk in effect. ⚠️CONDICIONES PELIGROSAS PARA EMBARCACIONES PEQUEÑAS Y BAÑISTAS⚠️ 🌊⛵🏊Advertencias para Embarcaciones Pequeñas/Riesgo Alto de Corrientes Marinas.

Jan 20] ⚠️🌬️ Breezy to windy conditions are anticipated, especially tomorrow (Wed). Please secure outdoor items to prevent damage. | Se anticipan condiciones ventosas, especialmente mañana (miércoles). Por favor asegure los objetos al aire libre para evitar daños. #PRwx #USVIwx

DDM Meteorologist joined colleagues from around the region for a workshop focused on #Weather and #InformationSharing bviddm.com/ddm-meteorolog…

@WCRP_climate's APARC releases a landmark report on global atmospheric impacts of the 2022 Hunga volcanic eruption 159 scientists. 21 countries. 3 years. One report. More information here: bit.ly/493hOmz #WCRP #APARC #ScienceforAction #HungaEruption

Congratulations on this milestone year! 💪🇻🇬

Director of Disaster Management Mr. Jasen Penn and winter intern Jefferina Morrison snapped a farewell for now photo on Friday. We wish Ms. Morrison well as she returns to university this week!

Don't let a 2026 system test catch you by surprise -- You can download a calendar with ALL our test dates for the year, including national exercise dates like the Caribe Wave tsunami exercise! bviddm.com/download/2026-…

Caribbean climate outlook: La Nina Wanes as Region Transitions to Dry Season bviddm.com/la-nina-wanes-…

As we dive into the 2024-2025 dry season, it’s important to be aware of the risks ahead, from water shortages to increased fire hazards. Practicing water conservation & protecting water quality are simple & effective ways we can mitigate these risks. @intraacpclimsa @euinbarbados