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BVIDDM BVI Department of Disaster Management

WebThe Department of Disaster Management is a government department which operates under the legal authority of the Deputy Governorโ€™s Office. Simmonds Building #30 DeCastro Street, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

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RESTORATION WORKS ON BVI ELDERLY HOMES NOW COMPLETE โ€ฆ

WebRestoration works done on the Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly (ADH) and the Virgin Gorda Elderly Home are now complete. During the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, the buildings housing most vulnerable seniors and older persons in the community sustained significant damages. The construction works were financed by the Pan โ€ฆ

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Air Quality Conditions BVIDDM

WebAir Quality Bulletin Friday 8th October 2021 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration ๐—”๐—ถ๐—ฟ ๐—พ๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜†: ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜†๐—ป๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€: The air quality is at moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with a fresh surge in

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Air Quality Conditions for the Virgin Islands BVIDDM

WebAs we continue to experience another surge of the Sahara Dust in the Virgin Islands this surge is higher than the average. Based on AQI (Air Quality Index) readings it will remain High for the rest of today and tommorow. Persons that are affected are ask to take precautionary measures. We are asking persons who

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DDM DISPELLS RUMORS ON RADIATION CONTAMINATION IN โ€ฆ

WebThe Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is advising the public that the Virgin Islands (VI) are not expected to experience any harmful levels of radioactivity resulting from any radioactive releases occurring in Fukushima, Japan.

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AIR QUALITY COULD FALL TO MODERATE LEVELS THIS WEEKEND โ€ฆ

WebThe Virgin Islands could see a decrease in air quality this weekend. A large plume of Sahara Dust is expected to impact the territory as early as Sunday. Air quality is expected to reduce to moderate levels. Synopsis: The air quality is down to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10,

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SISTER ISLANDS SOILS SAMPLED AS STUDY CONTINUES BVIDDM

WebOfficers from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) were joined by colleagues in the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to carry out sampling and analysis on Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke as part of the ongoing Virgin Islands Comprehensive Soils Study. The team collected soil samples and tested the water permeability at three locations

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Air Quality Conditions For The Virgin Islands BVIDDM

WebAs we continue to experience another surge of the Sahara Dust in the Virgin Islands this surge is higher than the average. Based on AQI (Air Quality Index) today's reading is moderate to high. Persons that are affected are ask to take precautionary measures. We are asking persons who mostly engage in outdoor activities to

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ULTRAVIOLET RAY CAUTION FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS BVIDDM

WebThe UV index from the Department of Disaster Management WeatherStem shows that between the hours of 10 am to 3 pm, the UV index will range from 7 to 11, or high to very high. This means that protection against sun damage is needed when spending time outside. Wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, use

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Leaders Strategise Hurricane Season Preparedness BVIDDM

WebTerritorial readiness was the focus at yesterdayโ€™s virtual meeting of the National Disaster Management Council (NDMC). The meeting saw high-level discussions on key components of preparedness including the readiness of the public service, emergency shelters, COVID-19 considerations, Sister Islands needs and back-up communication plans. The NDMC is โ€ฆ

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HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS BVIDDM

WebA heat advisory is currently in effect for the Virgin Islands until Wednesday.The combination of high temperatures, relatively high humidity and light winds will result in dangerously hot conditions. During the midday hours (11am-2pm) the UV-Index is expected to 11, which is a very high risk of exposure. The threat of health problems, for

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BVI To Benefit From EU Funded Resilience Building Programme

WebThe Virgin Islands is poised to receive support from a programme for resilience building following a formal agreement between the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the European Union (EU). PAHO will provide technical oversight for the implementation of a project aimed at improving national emergency response and increasing community โ€ฆ

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HEALTH AND SAFETY SCHOOL POLICY BEING DEVELOPED BVIDDM

WebThursday, August 18 โ€“ Government representatives convened at th

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BVI Health Services Authority Act BVIDDM

WebThe Department of Disaster Management is a government department which operates under the legal authority of the Deputy Governorโ€™s Office. Simmonds Building #30 DeCastro Street, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

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RFA Argus To Visit Territory BVIDDM

WebRFA Argus, part of the Royal Navyโ€™s Atlantic patrol Tasking (North) deployed to the Caribbean, will be in the Territory on April 17 to conduct a series of overflights of the British Virgin Islands. Two helicopters, Merlin and Wildcat, are expected to be flying over Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke between noon

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Soils Study Fieldwork Continues on Virgin Gorda BVIDDM

WebVirgin Islands soils study lead researcher Dr. Richard Teeuw is joined by Dr. Nasos Argyriou for continuing field work related to the Virgin Islands Soils Study this week. On April 8, 2024, Dr. Teeuw, Dr. Argyriou, and Department of Disaster Management mitigation team carried out soil sampling in Virgin Gorda alongside students from โ€ฆ

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Director of Disaster Managementโ€™s Message for IDDRR 2023

WebDirector of Disaster Management Jasen Pennโ€™s Message for International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2023 โ€“ Fighting Inequality for a Resilient Future The goal of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is to raise awareness about the dangers of disasters and encourage individuals and governments to do their part to ensure that โ€ฆ

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