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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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Evacuation Drills – Adele School For Special Children
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Evacuation Drill – Dr. Rosa Lee Academy of Excellence
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MET Office Issues High Surf Advisory
Marine Weather Bulletin | High Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services11:00 AM Friday 15 December 2022 A High Surf Advisory is in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, St. Kitts and Nevis. A High Surf Advisory means that surfs of 2 to 10 meters or 6 to 10 feet are affecting some…
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The UWI Seismic Research Centre Constructs New Monitoring Station In Trinidad
The UWI Seismic Research Centre, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago W.I. December 13, 2022-Regional earthquake and volcano monitoring was recently invigourated with the construction of a new monitoring station in the Northern Range of Trinidad. Previously a station was located at the Seismic Centre at the Corner of Gordon Street and Bates Trace, St. Augustine, however as anthropogenic (human-related) activity increased, the need for a quieter location became a…
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LPG Sourced By WIOC To Meet Distribution Demands
CABINET NOTES – The Cabinet was informed that the West Indies Oil Company (WIOC) has been able to source Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to meet the demands of hotels and households until the seas are sufficiently calm, allowing the re-filler vessels to dock. It is expected that the first vessel will arrive on Saturday (17th…
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SLBMC Reinstates Mask-Wearing With Immediate Effect
Dear Partner in Health, The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) continues our work to keep patients, families, and staff safe through promotion of prevention measures, including the use of available vaccines. Today, however, we face a newly complex challenge. In addition to COVID-19, a host of respiratory viruses, including Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus…
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Water Distribution Notice
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) – Units at the Reverse Osmosis Plants may be taken offline as a precautionary measure due to ongoing sea conditions. Water distribution may be affected during these downtimes. Fort James Plant- Temporarily offline due to sea conditions. Ffryes Plant – Automatic Servicing; operating at reduced capacity due to sea conditions.…
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Residents Asked To Heighten Security Awareness For Christmas And Holiday Season
STRATCOM – The Police are appealing to residents and visitors to heighten their security awareness, as they enter the busy periods of the Christmas and Holiday season. Residents can also expect to see an increase in police patrols around the city and the various communities in an effort of ensuring the safety and security of…
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