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Department of Disaster Management

October 19, 2023

What to know about today’s earthquake drill

The Department of Disaster Management is coordinating a local observance of the global “ShakeOut” earthquake drill today. The self-led exercise, which is expected to draw millions of participants worldwide, is …

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by The BVI Beacon
October 5, 2023

Philippe flings flash floods

Tropical Storm Philippe cut a chaotic and unpredictable path across the Caribbean this week, finally parking over the Virgin Islands most of Tuesday night and causing flash flooding throughout the …

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by Dana Kampa
July 14, 2023

Department of Disaster Management gives tips for storm preparedness

As part of efforts to educate businesses on hurricane preparedness and other emergency measures, representatives from the Department of Disaster Management hosted a “Breakfast Forum” webinar yesterday morning in collaboration …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
January 1, 2023

New emergency app to launch in 2023

As part of efforts to protect the public from hurricanes and other disasters, the Department of Disaster Management is developing an enhanced emergency alerting app that is scheduled to launch …

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by BVI Beacon
ddm app
May 13, 2022

Preparing for early hurricane season

As has become common in recent years, experts are predicting above-average levels of activity for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Meteorologists from Colorado State University predict 19 named storms, nine …

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by Dana Kampa
November 1, 2021

Royal Navy ship visits Virgin Islands

The HMS Medway’s four-day visit proved to be not only a valuable opportunity to coordinate with the Virgin Islands’ lead organisations for dealing with disaster management, but also gave the …

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by Dana Kampa
February 8, 2021

$9.8 million contract to bring new NEOC

Having laid in ruin since Hurricane Irma passed in 2017, the National Emergency Operations Centre will soon be demolished, and a state-of-the-art centre will be built in its place, officials …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 3, 2020

Pandemic complicates hurricane season

Though hurricane season is nothing new to most Virgin Islands residents, preparation work for it may look quite different this year. Governor Gus Jaspert offered a reminder that although the …

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by Dana Kampa
February 27, 2020

Mangroves on the move: Habitat restoration efforts underway

On the eastern end of Jost Van Dyke, where sunshine beats down on expansive white beaches, is a quiet little inlet. The pool is sheltered from crashing waves by a …

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by Dana Kampa
August 28, 2019

In surprise, Dorian brushes VI, but no major damage reported

As of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, forecasters were expecting the centre of Tropical Storm Dorian to pass well to the south of the Virgin Islands, buffeting Puerto Rico and possibly …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
Dorian delta flooding
December 6, 2018

DDM Director Sharleen DaBreo awarded MBE

Sharleen DaBreo’s lifelong dedication to the field of disaster management began with, not surprisingly, a disaster: the 1979 eruption of the Soufrière volcano in St. Vincent. “I can still smell …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
October 4, 2018

In looking back at Irma, hindsight is 20/20

This article appeared in the Beacon’s “Irma Anniversary” special edition on Sept. 6. Sharleen DaBreo, the director of the Department of Disaster Management, is trained to think about all the …

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by Amanda Ulrich
July 20, 2018

Work continues to restore emergency warning systems

The re-installation of disaster warning systems across the territory is in full swing, according to the Department of Disaster Management. “We have been able to source and purchase a number …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
May 31, 2018

Hurricane season starts tomorrow, as Alberto makes landfall in US

The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins tomorrow, and government officials are evaluating the territory’s readiness after last year’s devastating storms. Governor Gus Jaspert assured the public in a press …

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by Amanda Ulrich
May 10, 2018

As Coxheath burns, NEOC activated at level 2

On Wednesday, a massive fire engulfed the dumpsite at Coxheath, emitting thick black smoke across Tortola and downwind to the United States Virgin Islands. Thursday morning, as the blaze continued …

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by Amanda Ulrich

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