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Children Disaster Awareness Programs
The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) responsible for coordination of disaster programming in all phases of the disaster management cycle,...
Statement on recent earthquake activity in the Eastern Caribbean
The Lesser Antilles arc is a subduction zone setting that experiences thousands of earthquakes on an annual basis. While most...
At 11pm ...TAMMY CONTINUES TO MOVE CLOSER TO THE LEEWARD ISLANDS...
The Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch remains in effect for Dominica. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm...
... A TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR DOMINICA AT 5 PM… Issued 2:00pm on Friday 20th October 2023 At 10am...
... A TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR DOMINICA AT 5 PM… Issued 11:00am on Friday 20th October 2023 At 10am...
... A TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR DOMINICA AT 5 PM… A Tropical Storm Warning was issued for Dominica by...
Important Reminders
- Pay close attention to the information provided by the Dominica Meteorological Service and the Office of Disaster Management.
Staying informed is a critical part of your preparedness activity over the next few days. Do not wait to hear intensity to prepare. - Take the time to check your homes – roof, windows, doors and cut overhang trees.
- Clear drains and waterway around your home and community to reduce flooding.
- Ensure that important documents are protected in waterproof bags or containers in the event of flooding
- Check on your emergency kit and ensure it has the necessary supplies, medication, water, mask, sanitizer, food items and water.
- Be mindful that flash flooding and landslides are possible during times of heavy rainfall. (Landslides are highly likely as we are coming out of a relatively dry period where grounds may be compromised or developed cracks).
- Stay alert during times of heavy rainfall. People who live along waterways including rivers and ravines should be vigilant and be aware of their surroundings during rain events. Be ready to move to a safe area if rising water is observed.
- People living in areas prone to landslides and falling rock should be on alert and exercise extreme caution. Seek shelter early in a safer location.
- Use caution on water-covered roads and bridges.
- Avoid areas subject to flash flooding.
- Persons are strongly discouraged to avoid walking, swimming or driving through flood waters.
Just 6 inches of fast-moving water can knock you down and 1 foot of fast-moving water can sweep your vehicle away - Be mindful of flying debris during times of gusty winds especially across roadways and in elevated areas.
- Know where your emergency shelter is located make necessary plans to move to a shelter if this service is available.
- Mariners and fisher folks are advised to keep updated on sea conditions.
Secure fishing vessels and other equipment by Thursday night. - People who live on the coastlines should keep updated on sea conditions and be on the alert. Be ready to move to a safe area if rough seas and storm surge threaten your property.
- Ensure that hurricane season plans are finalized and ready for activation to protect life, property and livelihood.
- Be prepared for possible disruption of plans in the coming days.
At 5 Pm a Tropical Storm Warning was issued for Dominica
At 5:00 PM on Wednesday 18th October 2023 a tropical storm watch was issued for Dominica. A Tropical Storm Watch...
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
IDDRR 2023 - Theme of the Day: Fighting inequality for a resilient future International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR)...
Donation of Thermographic Camera for Boiling Lake monitoring
Donation of Thermographic Camera for Boiling Lake monitoring The Office of The National Authorising Officer (NAO) for the European Development...
Tsunami Ready Activities in Dominica
Tsunami Ready Activities in Dominica Office of Disaster Management (ODM) & International Tsunami Information Centre (ITIC) collaborates on Tsunami Ready...
Hurricane Season Reminders
Hurricane Season Reminders By now… all should have made the necessary preparations for the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Pay close...
6.5 Magnitude Earthquake 52 km west of Guadeloupe
6.5 Magnitude Earthquake 52 km west of Guadeloupe Information provided by the UWI, SRC indicated that a Magnitude 6.5 earthquake...
End of 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season
End of 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season ended on November 30, 2022. Thankfully, Dominica was once...
East Coast Trough Impact-November 8, 2022
East Coast Trough Impact-November 8, 2022 A trough system affected Dominica on Saturday night into Sunday November 6 2022...
TROPICAL STORM WATCH HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED FOR DOMINICA AS OF 5:00 AM SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2022
SYNOPSIS At 5: 00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm FIONA was located near latitude 16.4 North, longitude...
INFORMATION NOTE #1: TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FOR DOMINICA FROM 6:00 AM
SYNOPSIS Location: 15.8 N 58.8 W, 162 miles, 261 km East of Dominica Moving: West at 15 mph Maximum...
OFFICE OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT STATEMENT ON TROPICAL STORM FIONA ISSUED ON THURSDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2022
A tropical depression in the Central Atlantic was upgraded to Tropical Storm FIONA last night. Today, Thursday 15 September...
Repair and upgrade works to the National Volcano Seismic Monitoring and early warning network in Dominica
The Office of Disaster Management (ODM), in collaboration with the UWI Seismic Research Centre (UWI - SRC) and through...
USSouthcom Supports National Relief, Logistics and Warehousing Programme
On Friday January 8, 2021, the ODM received a donation of a forklift from the USSOUTHCOM Humanitarian Assistance Programme (HAP)...
ODM PARTICIPATES IN CARIBE WAVE 21
OFFICE OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT CONDUCTED EARTHQUAKE DRILL AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION TESTING FOR CARIBE WAVE 21 The Office of Disaster Management...
Dominica’s Disaster Response Strengthened by U.S. Southern Command Humanitarian Assistance Programme
PRESS RELEASE May 27, 2021 United States Strengthens Dominica’s Disaster Response through Medical Field Hospital and Training The United States...
Emergency Communications Training for the Northern Disaster District
Emergency Communications Training for the Northern Disaster District EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION TRAINING FOR THE NORTHERN DISASTER DISTRICT The Office of Disaster...
ODM Conducts District Disaster Management Committees After-Action Review
ODM Conducts District Disaster Management Committees After-Action Review The Office of Disaster Management convened an after-action review (AAR) of the...
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