The Virgin Islands has improved local seismic monitoring capability with the installation of the Territory’s first solar powered strong motion sensor.

A busy Atlantic Hurricane Season ends today after the formation of 21 named storms, including seven hurricanes, of which four developed into major hurricanes.

Residents and visitors in West End, Tortola will be better prepared for emergencies after the installation of a new early warning siren at the West End Community Centre.

The Virgin Islands (VI) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have held their second meeting on available UNDP assistance to the VI for recovery after a natural disaster.

The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is seeking volunteers to assist as Emergency Shelter Managers within the network of public and privately managed emergency shelter facilities.

Improved partnership and a stronger ability to respond to major storms is expected after a table-top hurricane exercise brought together key members of the National Emergency Operations Centre and members of the Royal Navy Caribbean Task Force.

The Royal Navy patrol ship, HMS Medway will visit Tortola from October 22 as part of the United Kingdom’s Caribbean Task Group’s mission to prepare for and respond to disasters in the region.

Virgin Islands residents are invited to join the annual BVI ShakeOut, a drill to practise the best way to stay safe during an earthquake.  

His Excellency the Governor John Rankin continues to urge residents of the Virgin Islands to Be Ready for the possibility of a tropical storm or hurricane as the Atlantic basin remains active.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie signed the first ever Country Implementation Plan (CIP) for the Virgin Islands (VI) at a virtual signing ceremony held on August 17.