Sagicor warns: Refrain from complacency in hurricane season preparation Barbados Today21/06/20230531 views Despite a 25 per cent decline in activity being forecasted for the 2023 North Atlantic hurricane season, Sagicor is warning Barbadians not to be complacent in their preparations for the… Read more
#DisasterPreparedness – What to do when a hurricane watch is given Barbados Today19/07/20210383 views A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area and is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds. It is during… Read more
#DisasterPreparedness – The importance of having a written disaster management plan Barbados Today19/07/20210430 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 Today14/07/20210445 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 Today14/07/20210193 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 Today13/07/20210345 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 Today13/07/20210431 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 Today12/07/20210586 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 Today12/07/20210299 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