NATIONAL OFFICE OF DISASTER SERVICES

NEWS AND SPECIALS

Back to National Office of Disaster Services

PREPARATIONS FOR THE 2019 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON
Friday 31st May 2019

The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) has been finalizing preparations for the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season which begins on June 1 and ends on November 30.

NODS continues to encourage the various government ministries to either update their disaster management plans or for those that do not have, to develop them. Disaster officials have met with disaster liaison officers that are attached to the ministries to ensure that this is done.

There have also been meetings with District Disaster Coordinators (DDCs) who are responsible for disaster management issues in the communities. The disaster office will continue to engage in a number of training sessions with persons who have volunteered to assist the DDCs to include topics such as basic disaster management, damage assessment, shelter management and telecommunications among others.

Work has been ongoing to approve the list of shelters for the 2019 hurricane season, which is a collaborative effort between NODS and the Ministry of Works.

The national disaster office encourages adequate preparedness ahead of the season.

Some of the general hurricane preparedness tips include: ensuring that properties are secured, stocking up on non-perishable food (e.g. canned goods, juice, cornflakes, crackers), storing adequate water for drinking and cleaning purposes, having a battery-operated radio and extra batteries, flashlight and items for specific family members like babies, the elderly and those with special needs.   

Farmers, fishermen and business owners should also take the necessary precautions to secure their livelihood.


Click here for all News and Specials for National Office of Disaster Services

 
connect with antiguanice.com
FacebookTwitterYoutubeNewsletterRSS

contact
NAME: Philmore Mullin
TEL: +1 (268) 462-4206
US TEL: +1 (268) 562-2144/460-7075
FAX: +1 (268) 462-4742
EMAIL: nodsanu@gmail.com
ADDRESS: American Road St. John's
FIND US ON: Facebook
LOCATION: 3 View Map
WEBSITE: Click here

news and specials

LIST OF HURRICANE SHELTERS FOR 2023

Monday 19th June 2023
The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) has released the list of this year’s hurricane she...
Read More

PREPARATIONS FOR TROPICAL STORM

Monday 19th June 2023
A tropical depression is forming between Africa and the Lesser Antilles and is expected to strengthe...
Read More

2023 HURRICANE SEASON PREPARATIONS

Thursday 8th June 2023
It`s the start of the 2023 hurricane season and NODS has been engaging in several activities....
Read More

CARIBE WAVE - TSUNAMI EXERCISE

Monday 7th March 2022
The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is encouraging participation in the annual Tsunami E...
Read More

UPDATED LIST OF HURRICANE SHELTERS

Monday 27th September 2021
The National Office of Disaster Services have added seventeen structures to the list of shelters for...
Read More

All News Stories and Specials


whats on

TSUNAMI EXERCISE

Thursday 21st March 2024, 11.””am. Read More

All Whats On Listings