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Fostering comprehensive disaster management and climate change adaptation as a way of life.

The @bviredcross certified 3 new First Aid Instructors this month. Congratulations to the newly certified trainers: the Department of Disaster Management's Jacob Adolphus, as well as BVI Red Cross officers Trishawna Lawrence and Aiesha Roberts 🇻🇬💪

BVIDDM's tweet image. The @bviredcross certified 3 new First Aid Instructors this month. Congratulations to the newly certified trainers: the Department of Disaster Management's Jacob Adolphus, as well as BVI Red Cross officers Trishawna Lawrence and Aiesha Roberts 🇻🇬💪

Reminder - the January system test takes place on Friday the 23rd! Listen out for our alerts and let us know after the test which ones you heard 👂

BVIDDM's tweet image. Reminder - the January system test takes place on Friday the 23rd! Listen out for our alerts and let us know after the test which ones you heard 👂

BVI DDM reposted

[Jan 22nd] ⚠️HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT AND BEACHGOERS⚠️ 🌊⛵🏊Small Craft Advisories/High Rip Current Risk in effect. ⚠️CONDICIONES PELIGROSAS PARA EMBARCACIONES PEQUEÑAS Y BAÑISTAS⚠️ 🌊⛵🏊Advertencias para Embarcaciones Pequeñas/Riesgo Alto de Corrientes Marinas.

NWSSanJuan's tweet image. [Jan 22nd] ⚠️HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR SMALL CRAFT AND BEACHGOERS⚠️

🌊⛵🏊Small Craft Advisories/High Rip Current Risk in effect.

⚠️CONDICIONES PELIGROSAS PARA EMBARCACIONES PEQUEÑAS Y BAÑISTAS⚠️

🌊⛵🏊Advertencias para Embarcaciones Pequeñas/Riesgo Alto de Corrientes Marinas.

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Jan 20] ⚠️🌬️ Breezy to windy conditions are anticipated, especially tomorrow (Wed). Please secure outdoor items to prevent damage. | Se anticipan condiciones ventosas, especialmente mañana (miércoles). Por favor asegure los objetos al aire libre para evitar daños. #PRwx #USVIwx

NWSSanJuan's tweet image. Jan 20] ⚠️🌬️ Breezy to windy conditions are anticipated, especially tomorrow (Wed). Please secure outdoor items to prevent damage. | Se anticipan condiciones ventosas, especialmente mañana (miércoles). Por favor asegure los objetos al aire libre para evitar daños.

#PRwx #USVIwx

DDM Meteorologist joined colleagues from around the region for a workshop focused on #Weather and #InformationSharing bviddm.com/ddm-meteorolog…


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@WCRP_climate's APARC releases a landmark report on global atmospheric impacts of the 2022 Hunga volcanic eruption 159 scientists. 21 countries. 3 years. One report. More information here: bit.ly/493hOmz #WCRP #APARC #ScienceforAction #HungaEruption


Congratulations on this milestone year! 💪🇻🇬

The BVI Red Cross is celebrating 𝟕𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 in the British Virgin Islands under the theme"𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙩, 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚". #bvirc #70thanniversary #BritishVirginIslands



Director of Disaster Management Mr. Jasen Penn and winter intern Jefferina Morrison snapped a farewell for now photo on Friday. We wish Ms. Morrison well as she returns to university this week!

BVIDDM's tweet image. Director of Disaster Management Mr. Jasen Penn and winter intern Jefferina Morrison snapped a farewell for now photo on Friday. 

We wish Ms. Morrison well as she returns to university this week!

Don't let a 2026 system test catch you by surprise -- You can download a calendar with ALL our test dates for the year, including national exercise dates like the Caribe Wave tsunami exercise! bviddm.com/download/2026-…

BVIDDM's tweet image. Don't let a 2026 system test catch you by surprise -- You can download a calendar with ALL our test dates for the year, including national exercise dates like the Caribe Wave tsunami exercise!
bviddm.com/download/2026-…

Caribbean climate outlook: La Nina Wanes as Region Transitions to Dry Season bviddm.com/la-nina-wanes-…


BVI DDM reposted

As we dive into the 2024-2025 dry season, it’s important to be aware of the risks ahead, from water shortages to increased fire hazards. Practicing water conservation & protecting water quality are simple & effective ways we can mitigate these risks. @intraacpclimsa @euinbarbados

CIMHbb's tweet image. As we dive into the 2024-2025 dry season, it’s important to be aware of the risks ahead, from water shortages to increased fire hazards. Practicing water conservation & protecting water quality are simple & effective ways we can mitigate these risks. @intraacpclimsa @euinbarbados
CIMHbb's tweet image. As we dive into the 2024-2025 dry season, it’s important to be aware of the risks ahead, from water shortages to increased fire hazards. Practicing water conservation & protecting water quality are simple & effective ways we can mitigate these risks. @intraacpclimsa @euinbarbados

BVI DDM reposted

Not all heroes wear capes—some donate blood! 🩸 Your small act of kindness can mean a lifetime to someone else. Join the mission with British Virgin Islands Red Cross. 🛡️❤️ #BloodDonation#RedCross #BVI

bviredcross's tweet image. Not all heroes wear capes—some donate blood! 🩸 Your small act of kindness can mean a lifetime to someone else. Join the mission with British Virgin Islands Red Cross. 🛡️❤️

#BloodDonation#RedCross  #BVI

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📣 #StateOfClimate Update 2025 is out now! The update combines consolidated data for the year 2024 with preliminary data for 2025 to date where available. Press release: bit.ly/3LoawS9 Full report: bit.ly/4qZR52q

WMO's tweet image. 📣 #StateOfClimate Update 2025 is out now! 

The update combines consolidated data for the year 2024 with preliminary data for 2025 to date where available.

Press release: bit.ly/3LoawS9

Full report: bit.ly/4qZR52q

This Friday, Boxing Day, is our LAST system test of 2025. Listen out for our alerts as you enjoy the holiday 🇻🇬💪

BVIDDM's tweet image. This Friday, Boxing Day, is our LAST system test of 2025. Listen out for our alerts as you enjoy the holiday 🇻🇬💪

We'll be doing one last 2025 system test on December 26! No action is required as part of the test, but we hope you will take a few minutes in the coming days to improve preparedness at home or work 🇻🇬💪

BVIDDM's tweet image. We'll be doing one last 2025 system test on December 26! No action is required as part of the test, but we hope you will take a few minutes in the coming days to improve preparedness at home or work 🇻🇬💪

If you live in the BVI, we are still looking for more feedback to help us shape the future of emergency management in the Territory! Please let us know what you think at surveymonkey.com/r/KAPSURVEY


The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season ended on November 30 as another above average season, the ninth in the last decade to be considered either above normal or extremely active. Read more: bviddm.com/2025-atlantic-…


A reminder that we will be testing the National Early Warning Multi-hazard Alert System this Friday at 2:00 p.m. The public is not required to take any action as part of the test, but we encourage everyone to take a few minutes to improve preparedness 💪🇻🇬

BVIDDM's tweet image. A reminder that we will be testing the National Early Warning Multi-hazard Alert System this Friday at 2:00 p.m. The public is not required to take any action as part of the test, but we encourage everyone to take a few minutes to improve preparedness 💪🇻🇬

BVI DDM reposted

🌐We must celebrate how international cooperation has improved people’s lives. 🌊 One success was the expansion of tsunami early warnings after the 2004 tsunami. Sustained investment in preparedness is essential. ow.ly/XwbE50XlGiq #TsunamiDay #EarlyWarningsForAll


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