Message by His Excellency the Acting Governor — An Update On Tropical Storm Fiona’s Expected Passage
A good afternoon to all in the Virgin Islands. We have had a mostly quiet night and morning as Tropical...
Jasen Penn Is Confirmed As Director Of Disaster Management
Mr. Jasen Penn has been confirmed to the post of Director at the Department of Disaster Management, having acted since...
Message by His Excellency the Acting Governor On Tropical Storm Fiona’s Approach Near the Virgin Islands
A very good day to all in the Virgin Islands. Tropical Storm Fiona has formed, and as of this afternoon,...
ANTIGUA MET MAINTAINS TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT FOR TROPICAL STORM EARL
TROPICAL STORM EARL ALERT STATEMENT ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES 05:20 AM ECT SAT, SEP 3, 2022 EARL CONTINUES WEST-NORTHWESTWARD...
Consultant Sought for Revision & Testing of National Recovery Plan
The Virgin Islands Government, through the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), seeks an individual consultant: To provide technical assistance to...
Prospective Volunteers Invited to Register on DDM website
Did you know that you can sign up to be an official volunteer in case of emergencies or disasters? Simply...
DDM ACTING DIRECTOR REMINDS RESIDENTS TO STAY READY THIS HURRICANE SEASON
DDM Acting Director Jasen Penn appeared on JTV Channel 55 with a reminder to residents to take steps such as...
TODAY’S HEAT WAVES FEEL A LOT HOTTER THAN HEAT INDEX IMPLIES
The heat index, used by forecasters to warn persons what warm weather will feel like, regularly under-estimates how hot heat...
AUGUST SYSTEM TEST SET FOR FRIDAY, 26th
The Department of Disaster Management will test the National Early Warning and Multi-hazard Alert System on Friday, August 26. The...
Forecasters Say Quiet Start to the Season Isn’t Likely to Last
It's been 51 days since we've had a named storm. Forecasters don't think things will stay this quiet, however, so...