#DisasterPreparedness – The importance of having a written disaster management plan Barbados Today19/07/20210130 views Barbadians are still reeling from the impact of last Friday’s passage of Hurricane Elsa. It was a wake-up call of sorts for some people who go by the adage “God… Read more
What to do when a hurricane warning is given Barbados Today14/07/20210134 views Originally published by the Department of Emergency Management One of the most pertinent pieces of advice that is always given during a hurricane warning is staying indoors until the all-clear… Read more
Shop Wisely This Hurricane Season Barbados Today14/07/20210159 views One major lesson that Hurricane Elsa has taught us is that you never know how long essential services such as water and electricity may be down. Some Barbadians have reported… Read more
Safeguarding Pets and Animals Barbados Today13/07/20210121 views Pet owners are responsible for the protection of their pets during disaster events. If you plan to evacuate, plan for your pet as well. Pets are not allowed in emergency… Read more
The 4 P’s of Mental Health Planning for the Hurricane Season Barbados Today13/07/20210143 views By Shauntée L. Walters, Registered Counselling Psychologist Life Intervention and Support Services The freak storm on the evening of June 15 left quite a bit of damage across the… Read more
Barbados Association of Professional Engineers to Homeowners: Protect your investment against disasters Barbados Today12/07/2021090 views The widespread damage caused by two relatively minor storms within the space of a month exposes significant flaws across the country’s infrastructural landscape. And according to the President of the… Read more
#BTDisasterPreparedness – Active hurricane season predicted for 2021 rings true Barbados Today12/07/20210102 views Many years ago, there was a mantra used to illustrate the hurricane season, and presumably how to prepare for it and what we should expect from it, that went something… Read more