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March 29th, 2021
3.73 magnitude earthquake felt in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At approximately 9:48 PM on March 28, 2021, the Puerto Rico Seismic Network recorded an earthquake measuring a magnitude of 3.73 MI with estimated Maximum Intensity of III.

March 20th, 2021
High surf warning in effect for VI until Sunday

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) Department of Disaster Management (DDM) has indicated that a high surf warning is in effect for the territory until Sunday, March 21, 2021.

March 14th, 2021
Premier & Governor led VI in regional earthquake & tsunami exercise

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands joined nearly 400,000 residents of the Caribbean and Latin America on March 11, 2021, to participate in Caribe Wave, the annual tsunami preparedness exercise.

February 17th, 2021
High winds rock VI; Overnight showers loom

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands can expect some amount of occasional showers tonight, February 17, 2021, brought about by a strengthening high-pressure system (wind) that will continue to be a dominant feature affecting conditions across the area.

February 12th, 2021
40% chance of showers today; Small craft advisory in effect

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Shallow pockets of moisture embedded within a moderate to fresh breeze will continue to be pushed over the islands today, February 12, 2021, and tonight, maintaining a moderate chance for showers over the next 24 hours, the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is reporting.

February 9th, 2021
Moderate chance for shower activity in VI during next 24 hours- DDM

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents of the Virgin Islands may want to keep their umbrellas at hand reach as, according to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), brief passing showers may be possible today, February 9, 2021.

February 6th, 2021
4.9 Magnitude Earthquake felt in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – At around 3:05 AM, this morning February 6, 2021, the Puerto Rico Seismic Network recorded an earthquake measuring a magnitude of 4.99 MD with estimated Maximum Intensity of IV (4).

February 1st, 2021
Wind flow & northerly swells producing choppy & hazardous seas- DDM

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – High surf and small craft advisories remain in place for the Virgin Islands, as according to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), a surface high pressure will continue to generate a moderate to fresh wind flow across the region.

January 24th, 2021
5.2 magnitude earthquake shakes VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A 5.2 magnitude earthquake was felt across the Virgin Islands minutes ago, Sunday, January 24, 2021.

January 8th, 2021
Jasen Penn! Brother of Opposition Leader appointed Acting DDM Director

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A man who was once a volunteer in what was then called the Disaster Auxiliary Corps has now been appointed as the Director of the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) in the Virgin Islands.

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