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Diary of Events
2008-05-10
Deputy Director of DDM to attend FAHUM 08 Meeting
2008-05-13
Sheniah Armstrong, Community Preparedness Manager to attend Caribbean Regional Response Team (CRRT) Meeting
2008-05-15
DDM Radio Programme
2008-05-18
Director and Deputy Director to attend the Board of Directors of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency and Pre-Board Meeting activities
2008-05-19
Building Supervisor Perry Penn of the Department of Public Works to attend CDERA's Technical Discussion on Earthquake Readiness in the Caribbean Region
2008-05-19
Facilities Maintenance Technician to facilitate the Supply Management Logistic Support System (SUMA) Training sponsored by PAHO
2008-05-22
DDM Radio
2008-05-22
Focus Show "Paleoseismic Research Findings"
TESTING OF NATIONAL SIRENS
2008-04-24

The Department of Disaster Management is advising the public that they will be testing their National Siren System on Friday 25th April at 2:00pm. The test is carried out every fourth Friday of each month. [Read More]
Change of DDM Contact Numbers
2008-04-21

The new numbers for contacting the department are as follows: 468-3701 Ext. 4200 [Read More]
SUMMER EXPLORATION PROGRAMME
2008-04-17

The Summer Exploration Programme is designed to offer a wealth of education in the area of disaster preparedness. As a part of the programme students will learn VHF and HF radio operations, arts and crafts, video and audio capture and editing and hazard s [Read More]
DDM EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
Tropical Watch

The 2008 Hurricane Season is forecast to be above average. Predictions are calling for 15 named storms, 8 hurricanes, and 4 intense hurricanes. There is also an above average chance that a major hurricane will impact the Caribbean. The Department of Disaster Management is advising the public to make early preparations. Be Aware and be Prepared!

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TESTING OF NATIONAL SIRENS
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