Earthquake safety took centre stage as schools, workplaces and families across the Virgin Islands took part in the global ShakeOut exercise October 16. More ...

A reminder that the annual ShakeOut earthquake exercise takes place October 16 More ...

Director of Disaster Management Jasen Penn advocates for investments in resilience, not disasters, in a statement for the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 More ...

Thirteen public schools have demonstrated their commitment to creating safe, healthy and green learning environments and been certified SMART Schools. Director of Disaster Management Mr More ...

The Department of Disaster Management encourages the Virgin Islands to gain experience in earthquake safety by joining ShakeOut, a global exercise taking place October 16. More ...

Five secondary students have learned to apply their scientific understanding in the Virgin Islands as part of the Department of Disaster Management’s summer programme. More ...

Director of Disaster Management Jasen Penn has said that Hurricane Erin’s close pass is a reminder that the busiest period of the Atlantic Hurricane Season More ...

The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season has been off to a slow start, which presents an opportunity for residents to prepare for the possibility of rapidly More ...

Residents and visitors of the Virgin Islands are encouraged to review the updated 2025 Land-based Emergency Shelter List, now available online at bvi.gov.vg and www.bviddm.com More ...

Marine first responders from across the Virgin Islands will participate in a rescue simulation exercise in Road Harbour on Thursday, June 5. The Department of More ...