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CDEMA Reflects On Another Accomplishment For 2022
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) – The Comprehensive Disaster Management, Coordination and Harmonization Council (CDM CHC) was established in December 2007 following the endorsement of the enhanced CDM Strategy and Programming Framework 2007-2012. Under this strategy, the CDEMA CU and CDM Partners were successful in establishing six Sector Sub-Committees of the CDM CHC. The…
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Another Minor Earthquake Recorded Near Barbuda
The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI, SRC) – Manual Earthquake Location2022-12-26 6:30 am (Local Time)2022-12-26 10:30 am (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 3.8 LOCATION:Latitude: 17.65NLongitude: 62.07W Depth: 52.9km NEARBY CITIES:64km NW of Saint John’s. Antigua and BarbudaDISCLAIMER: This event has been reviewed by an analyst
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SURVEY: Seat Belt Campaign Impact Evaluation
This is an online road safety survey for adults 18-65 years who travel as a driver or front seat passenger on main roads in St. John’s City. Please complete and submit. All responses are strictly confidential, and all data will be aggregated and analysed in Italy. No individual response will be used. By completing this…
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High Surf Advisory Issued By The MET Office
Marine Weather Bulletin | High Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services A High Surf Advisory is in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, St. Kitts and Nevis. A High Surf Warning might be required for Antigua and Barbuda by Saturday. A High Surf Advisory means that surfs of 2.1 to 3.1 meters…
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ABRC Brings Cheer Through Its “Give A Hand” Initiative
Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross (ABRC) – The ABRC held its “Give a Hand” initiative on December 22, 2022. This activity is done every year to give holiday cheer to the members of the homeless community. A number of beneficiaries received hot meals and drinks, clothing, shoes, hygiene items, and had access to onsite shower…
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Massachusetts House Of Representatives Recognizes Plympton Fire K9 Wilden With Citation
PLYMPTON FIRE DEPARTMENT – The Massachusetts House of Representatives recognized Plympton Fire K9 Wilden (pronounced: WILD-IN) and his handler, Captain Cheryl Davis, with a citation in recognition of their certification as a First Responder Therapy Dogs team. State Representative Kathy LaNatra presented the team with the citation during a ceremony at Plympton Fire Headquarters on…
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CDEMA Reflects On Its Achieved Milestones For 2022
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) – As we begin to reflect on 2022, here is a look at some of the milestones achieved by the Targeted Support to CDEMA Project. Exercise “REGIONRAP” is the functional component of CDEMA’s Exercise SYNERGY. It is an annual exercise conducted to test the procedures, plans and network of…
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Notice: UWI -Seismic Research Centre
The University of the West Indies, Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) – Please note that due to the upgrade in our alert level systems, more earthquakes are being posted as the threshold has moved to Magnitude 3.5. This does not mean that seismicity in the region has increased. To view all the latest events, please visit…
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Four Earthquakes Recorded Near Antigua and Barbuda
University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI, SRC) – Manual Earthquake Locations DATE AND TIME:2022-12-20 8:28, 8:41, 8:43 and 8:53 am (Local Time)2022-12-20 12:28, 12:41, 12:43 and 12:53 pm (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 5.0, 3.6, 4.4 and 3.5 LOCATION 1:Latitude: 17.81NLongitude: 60.81WDepth: 50.7 km LOCATION 2:Latitude: 17.79NLongitude: 60.96WDepth: 56.6 km LOCATION 3:Latitude: 17.71NLongitude: 60.91WDepth: 95.5…
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Unplanned Water Disruption Notice
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) – A 16 ” broken main opposite Belleview Heights Service Station will interrupt servicing to St Claire Heights & Buckleys today. Technical issues at Crabbs affecting communities serviced by #2 pump: Impacted Areas: Weirs, North Sound, Pigotts, Fitches Creek, Paynters housing project, Paynters, Lightfoot east and west, Herberts main road, Sea…
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