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2021 storm activity to increase as peak hurricane season nears- DDM

-Acting DDM Director Jasen Penn says peak season begins September 10, 2021
The Virgin Islands Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is warning Virgin Islanders to continue making the necessary preparations as the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Seasons is heading into its peak. Photo: Internet Source
Acting Director of the DDM, Mr Jasen Penn called on the territory to stay vigilant in its monitoring of conditions, as the coming months are expected to bring continuous weather disturbances to the Atlantic basin. Photo: GIS/File
Acting Director of the DDM, Mr Jasen Penn called on the territory to stay vigilant in its monitoring of conditions, as the coming months are expected to bring continuous weather disturbances to the Atlantic basin. Photo: GIS/File
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA, VI – The Virgin Islands Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is warning Virgin Islanders to continue making the necessary preparations as the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Seasons is heading into its peak.

Acting Director of the DDM, Mr Jasen Penn called on the territory to stay vigilant in its monitoring of conditions, as the coming months are expected to bring continuous weather disturbances to the Atlantic basin.

Prepare now! - Acting DDM Director Mr Penn 

“As we speak at this point, we are nearing the peak of the season, which is September 10, so you can see we still have some weeks to go,” he said. 

Mr. Penn added, “What we can foresee for the remainder of the season is that the waves are going to be coming off constantly going into September and October.”

Mr. Penn also encouraging residents to get prepared the best way they can, “If you haven’t prepared, now is your time,”

He also said persons should take steps to protect their property and review their home and business emergency plans, their emergency kits, go-bags, and insurance coverage.

Stay prepared & vigalent - Premier Fahie

Meanwhile, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), said on Government’s part, his administration has been working diligently to clear ghuts, activate hurricane plans, and do all in their power to protect the people of the VI.

“As usual, there are many hardworking public officers at the ministries and departments helping to prepare the BVI and protect us all, and I again wish to thank each and every one of them for the work they are doing and will continue to do,” he said.

He reminded persons to be vigilant and stay prepared given that when the upcoming Tropical Storm Grace passes over the VI, more systems may follow as the peak of the hurricane season approaches.

8 Responses to “2021 storm activity to increase as peak hurricane season nears- DDM”

  • wow (14/08/2021, 16:47) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    There are still some homes with tarps on the roof, what are those folks going to do?
  • ccc (14/08/2021, 17:26) Like (1) Dislike (15) Reply
    Rain rain go away this is my funeral day!
  • wow (14/08/2021, 18:00) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    Plenty persons house still have tarps from since 2017, this is insane a whole new season start again.
    • Useless Governments (14/08/2021, 20:34) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      Both NDP and VIP. Imaging all these wasted monies they spending, getting ripped off 7 millions and 4 yrs later we still have houses without complete roof, we still have houses unrepair from 2017...The Storms are coming one behind each other...Wicked leaders.. I have to vote but i dont kno who to vote for.....I hope England take over for a year stablelize things get thing back in order, back on track. Then let us vote..
  • Ghost (14/08/2021, 20:00) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Heavenly Father, I pray that Your Mercy be With us all.. Always
  • we in trouble. (14/08/2021, 20:41) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    August will be a record month for Storms presently there are three more leaving Africa... the month aint half as yet...Some businesses are smiling. ...While most residents are worried. Sad.. But thats life, it goes on..Out of our control. We just have to protect ourselves and stay safe.. Dont depend on Govt or DDM. They will fail us again...
  • DEDE (14/08/2021, 21:52) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    I live in the town and the Adventist Church have a huge pile of dirt on the side of their building. It next to a ghut. Can someone from DDM or Town Planning make them remove it. If we get heavy rainfall and that dirt blocks the ghut, everyone around the in trouble. The amount of mud we will have to clean up is unfair especially those right next to them.
  • Rubber Duck (15/08/2021, 13:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    They have absolutely no way of knowing what will happen to storm activity. It could increase, it could get less.

    Is there someone new there issuing these “ 60% chance of rain today “ bulletins?



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