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Weather Forecasters Monitoring Tropical Disturbance In The Eastern Gulf Of Mexico
For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: Eastern Gulf of Mexico and Offshore Southeast U.S.: A trough of low pressure over the eastern Gulf of Mexico is producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. This system is expected to move northeastward across Florida during the next day or so and…
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NOTICE: 2024 Hurricane Shelter List
Updated May 2024 (50 shelters) Please Note: 1. The District Disaster Coordinators’ names are bolded while their deputies are italicized. 2. Some districts share emergency shelters so they might be listed in more than one district. Adelta Burton – 774-1970/728-8071/460-1970 Desmond Thomas – 782-1153 2. All Saints West Philmore Athill – 464-2755/776-6400 3. Barbuda Tessa…
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Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Felt Across Antigua And Barbuda
UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2024-06-09 05:03 am (Local Time) 2024-06-09 09:03 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 4.2 LOCATION: Latitude: 17.40N | Longitude: 61.91W Depth: 36 km NEARBY CITIES: Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 32 km, NNW Brades, Montserrat, 75 km, NE Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 92 km, E *distance and direction to…
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Air Quality Returns To Good Levels
Saharan Dust Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services12:30 pm Saturday 08 June 2024 Air Quality Index (AQI) Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: GoodLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Until… Synopsis: Minimal Saharan Dust and or PM2.5 and PM10 at present. Alert Level: I Air quality index: 20 to…
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Hurricane Shelter Facilities Upgraded At Tindall Temple Seventh-Day Adventist Church
The Department of Environment is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Enhanced Direct Access (EDA) project at the Tindall Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church, funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF). This significant achievement marks a critical step forward in our community’s journey towards enhanced resilience and preparedness in the face of climate change.…
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Police Probing Death Of 33-Year-Old Man
STRATCOM – The police are currently on the scene conducting investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of 33-year-old man of Bathlodge. It is being reported that the man was struck by a heavyduty machine at a quarry in Bendals. He was transported to the hospital by EMS where he was later pronounced dead. Further…
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Minister of State Hon. Samantha Marshall’s 2024 Hurricane Season Statement
Residents of Antigua and Barbuda we have now entered the official hurricane season of 2024 which is anticipated to be an extremely active season. On the heels of the recent SIDS 4 meeting within Antigua and Barbuda and based on observations globally, the effects of climate change and the increasing frequency and intensity of natural…
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BVI: Ministry Of Health Proactive To Prevent Measles Outbreak
Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Ronald Georges has said that the Ministry of Health and Social Development is being proactive to avoid measles outbreak in the Territory. Dr. Georges said that a number of stakeholders meetings have been held following the recent discovery of two cases of the disease in the Turks and Caicos…
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MONTSERRAT: Scabies Outbreak; Ministry of Health and Social Services Urges Public to Take Preventive Measures
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is announcing an outbreak of scabies on Montserrat. Immediate action is necessary to control and prevent further spread. Scabies is a highly contagious skin condition caused by the infestation of the skin by the human itch mite: Sarcoptes scabiei. Scabies is spread through close personal contact with an…
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Air Quality Down To Moderate Levels
Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services6:45 am Tuesday 04 June 2024 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Until Friday Synopsis: The air quality is down to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with the…
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