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July 24, 2020

Virgin Gorda shelters prep for hurricanes

Nearly two months into a hurricane season predicted to be more active than usual, officials are stepping up efforts to prepare shelters and create a disaster plan for each sister …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
July 2, 2020

Governor supports constitutional review

During a Tuesday afternoon press conference, Governor Gus Jaspert gave updates on the recent Black Lives Matter march, environmental grants, the coming constitutional review, hurricane preparedness, and other topics. However, …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
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 3, 2018

Virgin Islands tsunami plan provides a blueprint in preparing for other disasters

If a tsunami were to form in the Caribbean, several countries and territories would take very similar steps to respond. In the Virgin Islands and abroad, residents would know how …

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by Amanda Ulrich

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