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 | INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTIONFriday 11th October 2024 A week of activities, with specific focus on the youth, will be held from October 13 to 18 in Antigua and Barbuda. Read More
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 | INVITATION TO DISASTER RISK REDUCTION EXHIBITIONThursday 12th September 2024 The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, observed annually on October 13th, highlights global efforts to minimize vulnerability to natural hazards. Read More
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 | RELIEF EFFORTS IN ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES AND GRENADAMonday 8th July 2024 NODS in constant communication on relief efforts in SVG and Grenada. Read More
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 | 2024 HURRICANE SEASON PREPARATIONSFriday 31st May 2024 NODS urges preparedness for the 2024 hurricane season and releases hurricane shelters Read More
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 | LIST OF HURRICANE SHELTERS FOR 2023Monday 19th June 2023 The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) has released the list of this year’s hurricane shelters. Read More
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 | PREPARATIONS FOR TROPICAL STORM Monday 19th June 2023 A tropical depression is forming between Africa and the Lesser Antilles and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane and move across the Lesser Antilles Thursday or Friday. Read More
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 | 2023 HURRICANE SEASON PREPARATIONSThursday 8th June 2023 It`s the start of the 2023 hurricane season and NODS has been engaging in several activities. Read More
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| CARIBE WAVE - TSUNAMI EXERCISEMonday 7th March 2022 The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is encouraging participation in the annual Tsunami Exercise “Caribe Wave” on Thursday which tests aspects of tsunami readiness throughout the region. Read More
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 | UPDATED LIST OF HURRICANE SHELTERS Monday 27th September 2021 The National Office of Disaster Services have added seventeen structures to the list of shelters for this years hurricane season. Read More
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| ENSURE HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS DURING PEAK MONTHSMonday 9th August 2021 Emergency kits should include non-perishable food and water to last for a few days. Read More
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 | NODS URGES PREPARATION FOR HURRICANE SEASONFriday 28th May 2021 Several training sessions and workshops have been completed with members of staff & volunteers from the 17 disaster districts. Read More
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 | NODS SENDS SUPPLIES TO ST. VINCENT Tuesday 13th April 2021 A 20-foot container was shipped to assist residents who have been displaced by the recent volcanic eruption. Read More
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 | SCHOOL ART COMPETITION Tuesday 6th April 2021 In an effort to enhance Disaster Risk Management knowledge, NODS is hosting a Hazard Arts Competition for secondary school students. Read More
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 | NODS ASSISTS WITH TRANSPORT OF DIGNITY KITS TO ST. VINCENTMonday 25th January 2021 Two hundred kits containing personal items primarily for women & girls were sent to St. Vincent. Read More
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 | TROPICAL CYCLONE WATCH STATEMENTThursday 20th August 2020 Residents are urged to monitor the system closely and have their disaster plans ready Read More
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 | TSUNAMI READY RECOGNITIONWednesday 19th August 2020 St. Johns City, City West and City South have been designated as tsunami ready through a UNESCO programme Read More
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 | NODS RECEIVES DATA ON PERSONS WITH DISABILITIESFriday 7th August 2020 Information was collected for 326 persons. Read More
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 | TROPICAL DISTURBANCE PROJECTED TO BE A TROPICAL STORMMonday 27th July 2020 Residents urged to rush their hurricane preparedness plans to a speedy conclusion Read More
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 | SPORTS UPDATEThursday 18th June 2020 Sporting activities allowed at this time are golf, swimming, tennis, and basketball & football. Read More
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| NODS SHELTER LIST 2020Monday 8th June 2020 View the names of the district disaster coordinators, their deputies and the hurricane shelters.
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 | US GOVERNMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR MAKING OF MASKSThursday 14th May 2020 US$15,000 was contributed to support the efforts of agencies in the front-line against the Coronavirus. Read More
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| COVID-19 AND EMERGENCY SHELTERSWednesday 6th May 2020 Hand-washing stations and ensuring that adequate space is available. The list of shelters is being finalized. Read More
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 | NODS LAUNCHES NEW HAZARD & DISASTER ALERT APPMonday 27th April 2020 The public can now receive hazard alerts via smart phones, emails, and ABS TV & Radio interrupts. Read More
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 | NODS ENCOURAGES SOCIAL DISTANCINGMonday 20th April 2020 It has become noticeable that some individuals conducting business at various establishments are not adhering to the policy. Read More
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| NODS ADVISES THE PROPER USE OF MASKSMonday 6th April 2020 When putting on and taking off masks, certain guidelines as listed must be followed. Read More
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| NEOC GUIDELINES FOR 24-HOUR CURFEWThursday 2nd April 2020 Persons in possession of passes should only be conducting business and not be engaged in unnecessary endeavours. Read More
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| NEOC ACTIVATED FOR COVID-19 RESPONSEMonday 30th March 2020 The national effort to coordinate the fight against Covid-19 will now be channeled through the National Emergency Operations Centre Read More
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| RECENT EARTHQUAKES ACROSS THE REGIONSThursday 9th January 2020 NODS wishes to advise the general public that the recent earthquakes across the islands are not unusual. Read More
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 | PARTICIPANTS BENEFIT FROM TRAINING WITH CUBAN TECHNICIANSFriday 6th December 2019 Partakers were enlightened on the best practices used. Read More
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 | REGIONAL DISASTER CONFERENCEMonday 2nd December 2019 Youth representative from Barbuda among regional delegates attending the Caribbean conference on CDM. Read More
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 | WAREHOUSE TRAINING AND SUPPORT IN THE BAHAMASFriday 8th November 2019 The recovery and relief effort in the Bahamas has been a training opportunity for NODS. Read More
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 | EMERGENCY SHELTERS FOR THE 2019 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASONMonday 26th August 2019 Fifty-seven structures have been selected as emergency shelters. Read More
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 | TSUNAMI DRILL FOR ST. JOHN’S RURAL WEST Tuesday 16th July 2019 Following the success of the Bethesda Tsunami Drill, a second exercise will be held. Read More
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 | PREPARATIONS FOR THE 2019 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASONFriday 31st May 2019 NODS has been finalizing preparations for the hurricane season which begins on June 1st. Read More
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 | PREPARATIONS IN BARBUDA ADEQUATE FOR HURRICANE SEASONFriday 31st May 2019 NODS is confident that the work done so far should ensure that the island fares well. Read More
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 | BETHESDA/CHRISTIAN HILL TSUNAMI DRILLFriday 25th January 2019 Residents of the area will take part in the first ever drill on Saturday, January 26th. Read More
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 | NODS RESPONDS TO BARBUDA’S MP STATEMENT Friday 18th January 2019 The statement is in regards to NODS deadline to relinquish responsibilities on Barbuda. Read More
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| COMMUNITY NOTICEFriday 14th December 2018 NODS invite residents of Bethesda/Christian Hill to a meeting to discuss an important activity that will be held in January. Read More
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 | ECTEL'S DONATION TO NODSWednesday 21st November 2018 The St. Lucia-based telecommunications company donated EC$50,000. Read More
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 | NODS INTENSIFY EFFORTS TO MOVE OCCUPANTS AT BARRYMORE HOTELThursday 8th November 2018 Personnel from NODS, Public Works Department & the Police visited the hotel this morning. Read More
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 | JAPANESE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALLY HANDS OVER DISASTER EQUIPMENTFriday 2nd November 2018 Two million US dollars worth of equipment was handed over to NODS Read More
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 | SUSTAINABILITY MEETING FOR NATIONAL MULTI-HAZARD EARLY WARNING SYSTEMMonday 29th October 2018 The system is expected to be ready for 2019 hurricane season. Read More
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| COMMUNITY NOTICEFriday 28th September 2018 Due to construction and renovation ongoing at NODS, the regular telephone lines are presently not operational. Read More
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 | NODS SHELTER LIST 2018Tuesday 11th September 2018 View the names of the district disaster coordinators, their deputies and the hurricane shelters. Read More
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 | NODS ADVISES THE MONITORING OF HURRICANE ISAACMonday 10th September 2018 Residents are advised to pay attention to the updates from the Met Office and take the necessary steps needed. Read More
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| SHELTER ON BARBUDA CAN ACCOMMODATE BARBUDA RESIDENTS RETURNING HOMETuesday 4th September 2018 The shelter can house the residents who remain at the NTTC. Read More
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 | RELOCATION OF BARBUDA RESIDENTS AT BARRYMORE HOTEL Thursday 30th August 2018 NODS has set a September 7th deadline to see how best the number of residents can be reduced. Read More
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| FINAL DEADLINE FOR BARBUDA RESIDENTS AT NTTC TO RELOCATEWednesday 29th August 2018 The residents who have been staying at the centre have until Friday to find alternative accommodation. Read More
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 | VOUCHER PROGRAMME FOR BARBUDAN RESIDENTSFriday 3rd August 2018 Close to three hundred Barbudan families will benefit from another government-facilitated voucher programme. Read More
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| ADDITIONAL CLASSROOMS FOR SCHOOLS ON BARBUDATuesday 31st July 2018 Work has begun on temporary classrooms to facilitate the relocation of the Holy Trinity Primary School. Read More
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 | BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION DONATES MEDICAL SUPPLIESFriday 27th July 2018 Medical supplies and equipment to the tune of one million EC dollars were handed over this morning to NODS. Read More
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 | LOCAL CHARITY DONATES BUILDING MATERIALSThursday 26th July 2018 The James & Maginley Charity and Care Foundation handed over $500 thousand EC dollars' worth of materials to NODS. Read More
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 | FINALISE HURRICANE PREPARATIONS FOR BERYL Friday 6th July 2018 NODS encourages residents to bring hurricane preparedness plans to a speedy completion. Read More
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 | HURRICANE BERYL ALERT STATEMENT AND ADVISORYFriday 6th July 2018 Brazen Beryl a little stronger. Now forecast to still be a hurricane as it approaches the Lesser Antilles. Read More
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| NODS NOW OPERATES ONE SHELTER TO HOUSE BARBUDAN RESIDENTSThursday 5th July 2018 The National Technical Training Centre is the only official shelter for Barbudan evacuees. Read More
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 | JAPANESE AGREEMENT CONTINUE TO MATERIALISETuesday 3rd July 2018 The Japanese government installs community disaster response storage units and weather stations. Read More
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 | CHINA FUNDED ROOFING PROJECT ON BARBUDAFriday 29th June 2018 The US$2 million restoration project on Barbuda has exceeded the 250 homes target. Read More
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| PRELIMINARY REPORT ON BARBUDAFriday 8th June 2018 View the report from NODS on spending relating to Barbuda following Hurricane Irma. Read More
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 | ADVICE FOR HURRICANE SEASON 2018Thursday 31st May 2018 The prediction for this years season which runs up until November is for 12 15 storms, 6-8 hurricanes and 3-5 major hurricanes. Read More
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 | CDEMA PRESENTS TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT TO NODSFriday 11th May 2018 The presentation includes a satellite phone, a Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) terminal, which can transmit broadband wireless voice and data communications almost anywhere and solar panels. Read More
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 | POLISH AMBASSADOR PRESENTS SUPPLIES TO NODSFriday 11th May 2018 Twenty-one thousand US dollars worth of equipment and supplies were presented for support to Barbuda. Read More
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 | WORK ON NODS HEADQUARTERS ON SCHEDULEFriday 4th May 2018 So says Winston Christian CEO of Wilcon Construction, the sub-contractors on the project of the new US$2.2 million headquarters. Read More
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 | CARICOM/CDEMA VOUCHER PROGRAMME BEGINS AT NODSFriday 4th May 2018 Barbudan residents who have been living outside of the shelters in Antigua and also in Barbuda receive vouchers. Read More
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 | UPDATE ON BARBUDAWednesday 2nd May 2018 Two hundred homes on Barbuda with damage ranging from levels 1 to 3 have had their roofs repaired so far. That's according to Major Alando Michael. Read More
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| ANTIGUA & BARBUDA ROCKED BY EARTHQUAKEWednesday 18th April 2018 Reports are that the quake was a magnitude 4.4, and was felt in countries like Montserrat and St. Kitts. Read More
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 | CDEMA TO LAUNCH MODEL SAFE SCHOOL PROGRAMMEFriday 6th April 2018 Antigua & Barbuda is one of six countries in the Caribbean that will be seeking to strengthen the resiliency of their education sector. Read More
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| CARICOM/CDEMA LEGACY PROJECT TO SUPPORT REHABILITATION IN BARBUDAFriday 6th April 2018 Two regional entities have joined together to offer support to Barbudans recovering from Hurricane Irma. Read More
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 | TRIP BACK TO BARBUDA FOR VOTERSWednesday 21st March 2018 Barbudans who were brought over to Antigua to vote in general elections can begin returning to the sister-isle this afternoon. Read More
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| NODS & ABEC FACILITATE BARBUDANS TO VOTE IN ANTIGUAMonday 19th March 2018 Accommodation, meals and transportation will be provided to Barbudan electors who have registered. Read More
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| NODS FACILITATES TRANSPORTATION OF BARBUDANS TO VOTE Friday 16th March 2018 NODS in collaboration with ABEC is putting plans in place to ensure all registered voters in Barbuda get to vote. Read More
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 | TSUNAMI EVACUATION EXERCISE Friday 9th March 2018 Approximately 40 pre-schools and day care centres that fall within the tsunami impact zone will test their tsunami readiness. Read More
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 | REGIONAL TEAMS TO HELP WITH REPAIRS Thursday 15th February 2018 NODS will receive assistance from a 12-member delegation from Jamaica, along with 13 individuals from the Regional Security System. Read More
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 | INFORMATION SHARINGFriday 2nd February 2018 NODS has given ample opportunities for Barbuda Council members to obtain information on the operations in Barbuda. Read More
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 | COUNCIL OFFICE MISHAPThursday 1st February 2018 Director of NODS, Philmore Mullin says the confrontation between Barbuda Council members and military officers was unnecessary. Read More
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 | ROOF REPAIRS BEGIN IN BARBUDA WITH AID FROM CHINA Friday 26th January 2018 Recovery will be further boosted with the launch of a US$2 million China Aid Post Disaster Restoration initiative. Read More
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 | HIGH COMMISSION OFFICE IN LONDON HAND OVER CONTAINERS Thursday 18th January 2018 NODS receive supplies for the recovery process in Antigua and Barbuda. Read More
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 | NO MAJOR SETBACKS ANTICIPATED FOR NEW NODS BUILDINGThursday 18th January 2018 The work began last week and is expected to last for six months. Read More
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 | CANADA SUPPORTS DISASTER RELIEFFriday 12th January 2018 The Canadian government is providing EC$100,000 dollars towards the Barbuda relief following Hurricane Irma. Read More
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 | WORK STARTS ON NEOC NEW BUILDINGWednesday 10th January 2018 Construction work has started on the new headquarters for the NEOC operated by the National Office of Disaster Services on American Road. Read More
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| "BUILDING BACK BETTER" WORKSHOP Tuesday 12th December 2017 In aid of Barbuda crisis recovery efforts, NODS and the UNDP presented a technical workshop on Friday, December 8th. Read More
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 | HURRICANE SEASON ENDSThursday 30th November 2017 Although the season has officially ended residents should continue to be on alert since storms have formed and made impact outside of the season. Read More
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 | REPAIRS AND REBUILDING IN BARBUDAFriday 24th November 2017 NODS is winding down the emergency phase following Hurricane Irma and is getting ready for phase two of the operation, which is the re-building process. Read More
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 | DETAILS OF BARBUDA ASSESSMENTTuesday 21st November 2017 A detailed damage assessment conducted in Barbuda has revealed that the highest number of structures received little or no damage from Hurricane Irma in September. Read More
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 | UWI & DFID TEAM REVIEW RESPONSE TO HURRICANESFriday 17th November 2017 The teams will be conducting a review of Antigua and Barbudas response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
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 | CUBANS ARRIVE IN BARBUDAWednesday 8th November 2017 A team of 25 Cuban engineers and construction workers will assist with repairs on structures damaged during Hurricane Irma. Read More
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 | DETAILED BUILDING DAMAGE ASSESSMENT TO BE CONDUCTED IN BARBUDA Friday 3rd November 2017 The assessment next week will quantify the impact of Hurricane Irma and prioritise the work that needs to be done. Read More
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 | REPAIRS BEGIN IN BARBUDATuesday 24th October 2017 Two teams are presently on the island, one to complete the list of materials needed and another group will commence work on the structures. Read More
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 | FAMILY PACKETS DISTRIBUTED TO BARBUDANSWednesday 18th October 2017 Two Thousand, One Hundred and Twelve family packets, containing food and toiletries among other items have been distributed so far. Read More
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 | DISASTER RELIEF WAREHOUSE STOCKED WITH SUPPLIESThursday 28th September 2017 NODS warehouses both at Coolidge and American Road stockpile to support Antigua and Barbuda and regional countries. Read More
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 | CLEAN UP IN BARBUDAThursday 21st September 2017 A number of persons representing key agencies travelled to Barbuda this morning to aid in the clean-up and restoration of the island. Read More
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 | LIST OF SHELTERS FOR HURRICANE SEASON 2017Monday 18th September 2017 View the updated shelter list for Hurricane Maria. Read More
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 | TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FOR ANTIGUA & BARBUDAMonday 18th September 2017 Maria becomes an extremely dangerous Category 4 Hurricane. The Eye is expected and the intense inner core is expected to pass near Dominica during the next few hours. Read More
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 | HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT FOR ANTIGUA & BARBUDASaturday 16th September 2017 Antigua and Barbuda is now under a hurricane watch as weather officials keep an eye on Tropical Storm Maria. Read More
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| RETRACTION STATEMENTFriday 15th September 2017 The National Office of Disaster Services is retracting a statement made in a press release issued on Thursday, September 14th concerning Barbudans living at the Barrymore Hotel. Read More
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| BARRYMORE HOTEL TO ACCOMMODATE BARBUDANSThursday 14th September 2017 The NSWMA will make way for the accommodation of a number of Barbudans who were displaced by Hurricane Irma. Read More
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 | ITEMS MOST NEEDED AT THIS STAGE FOR BARBUDAMonday 11th September 2017 The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) list of items most needed. Read More
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 | UPDATE ON HURRICANE JOSE NOW A CATEGORY 4 Friday 8th September 2017 Antigua and Barbuda could begin seeing adverse conditions from Hurricane Jose after midnight Friday. Read More
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 | LATEST ADVISORY ON HURRICANE JOSEFriday 8th September 2017 Hurricane Jose is now an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane...hurricane watch in effect for Antigua and Barbuda. Read More
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| HURRICANE JOSE ALERTThursday 7th September 2017 Antigua and Barbuda is now under a Hurricane Watch. At 500 am AST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Jose was located near latitude 14.8 north, longitude 49.1 west... Read More
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 | HURRICANE WATCH IN PLACE FOR ANTIGUA AND BARBUDAThursday 7th September 2017 Jose expected to become a major hurricane by Friday, with watches issued for the northern Leeward Islands. Read More
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 | LATEST PRESS RELEASE FROM NODS ON HURRICANE IRMATuesday 5th September 2017 On its present path, both Antigua and Barbuda will be heavily impacted by this very powerful hurricane. Read More
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 | EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS Tuesday 5th September 2017 Here's a list of emergency contact numbers to use in case of an emergency during Hurricane Irma.
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 | TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING STATEMENTMonday 4th September 2017 Irma is on a projected path that brings the Cyclone dangerously close to the Leeward Islands on Tuesday night. Stay tuned to the next advisory at 5pm ECT. Read More
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 | HURRICANE IRMA WATCH STATEMENTMonday 4th September 2017 At 5pm ECT on September 3rd, the centre of Hurricane Irma was located near latitude 17.6 north, longitude 49.8 west or about 790 miles east of the Leeward Islands. Read More
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 | CHINA DONATES US$1.2 MILLION TO DISASTER MANAGEMENT SUPPLIESFriday 30th June 2017 The supplies included gloves, helmets, safety harnesses, ropes, and other tools and equipment. Read More
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 | SIX EARTHQUAKES AFFECTED A & BWednesday 19th April 2017 The quakes, which struck between Sunday night and Monday morning, were reportedly felt throughout the island, in Barbuda and other neighbouring territories. Read More
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 | ANNUAL TSUNAMI EXERCISEWednesday 22nd March 2017 The annual exercise, Caribe Wave which targeted 26 educational institutions has highlighted the need for greater significance to be placed on disaster management in the nations schools. Read More
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 | TROPICAL DISTURBANCE ALERT STATEMENTTuesday 23rd August 2016 The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service is paying very close attention to an approaching tropical disturbance. Read More
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 | LIST OF SHELTERS FOR HURRICANE SEASON 2016Friday 17th June 2016 The 2016 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be the most active since 2012. Media houses have been provided with the list and it will also be available on NODS Facebook page. Read More
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| PREPARE FOR HURRICANE SEASON Wednesday 25th May 2016 It's close to the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season and residents are being advised to begin finalizing preparations. Read More
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| ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA TO BENEFIT FROM JAPANFriday 19th February 2016 Antigua and Barbuda and Japan have signed an agreement that will result in the countrys disaster management programme benefiting from a 10 million Yen grant aid. Read More
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| PDNA TRAININGFriday 16th October 2015 Approximately 25 individuals from across the government sector have concluded a four-day training on Post-Disaster National Assessment. Read More
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| SECOND CERT TRAININGTuesday 29th September 2015 21-individuals from five disaster districts added to the team of persons completing the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Read More
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| TRAINING COURSE ON RELIEF SUPPLY TRACKING SYSTEMThursday 24th September 2015 Disaster personnel from Antigua and Barbuda and the region are hoping to implement a new system. Read More
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| HURRICANE DANNYThursday 20th August 2015 The National Office of Disaster Services wishes to advise the general public that based on the forecasted path, this system could pass in close proximity to or have a direct impact on the twin island state. Read More
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| REMINDER RE KICK-‘EM-JENNY VOLCANOThursday 23rd July 2015 Warning re increased level of volcanic activity north of Grenada from the underwater volcano Kick-em-Jenny is now over. Read More
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| EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS Friday 17th July 2015 The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is reiterating the importance of earthquake awareness among residents. Read More
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| COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) TRAININGTuesday 14th July 2015 The aim of the training is to set up teams to be first responders throughout 17 districts. Read More
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| LIST OF 2015 HURRICANE SHELTERSMonday 8th June 2015 The list of shelters for the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season which runs from June 1 to November 30. Read More
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 | FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING IN BARBUDA COMPLETEDTuesday 3rd March 2015 Thirteen individuals in Barbuda completed a one-week training to establish a team of persons on the sister-isle as first responders. Read More
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| EVALUATION OF A & B'S DISASTER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMFriday 9th January 2015 Dr Slyvia Edwards-Ephraim carried out the research on The Development Process of Government Crisis Management Leaders for Natural Disasters in the Caribbean. Read More
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 | COMMON ALERT PROTOCOL (CAP) WORKSHOP HELDTuesday 16th December 2014 The workshop held at NODS was facilitated by Consultant with the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) Eliot Christian and Jenni Rauhala of the Finnish Meteorological Service. Read More
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| 20 MILLION EURO GRANT FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT IN THE REGIONThursday 6th November 2014 Antigua and Barbuda is among regional territories that will benefit from a 20 million euro disaster management grant from the European Union. Read More
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 | 2014 LIST OF HURRICANE SHELTERS IN ANTIGUA & BARBUDAFriday 1st August 2014 The list of the 2014 hurricane shelters has been released, consisting mainly of churches and schools around the island. Read More
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 | LOCAL SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM TRAINING COMPLETEDFriday 13th December 2013 NODS Wraps Up for 60 Search and Rescue Team Read More
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 | SEARCH & RESCUE TRAINING CONTINUESWednesday 20th November 2013 32 individuals are engaged in a one-week training search and rescue course in Antigua. Read More
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| NODS LOOKING CLOSER AT WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIESFriday 8th November 2013 The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is taking a closer look at the welfare of persons with disabilities as it relates to disaster management in Antigua and Barbuda. Read More
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 | EARTHQUAKE RESEARCH CONTINUES IN ANTIGUAFriday 11th October 2013 UWI Seismic Research Centre to continue examining earthquake frequency in Antigua. Read More
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 | SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING COURSE ENDS IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDATuesday 10th September 2013 Persons trained in search and rescue as the region continues to expand with the completion of a one-week course last week Read More
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 | IN DEVELOPMENT - NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE DISASTER MANAGEMENT (CDM) POLICY & STRATEGYThursday 30th May 2013 A local Consultant has begun the work of developing a National Comprehensive Disaster Management Policy and Strategy for Antigua and Barbuda. Read More
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| EARTHQUAKE MEASURED AT 5.3 Tuesday 30th April 2013 No damages reported in early morning quake Read More
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 | LIAISON OFFICERS WORKSHOPFriday 1st March 2013 The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is continuing to push for the completion of comprehensive disaster management plans for all government ministries. Read More
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 | COMMUNITY TOOLKIT WORKSHOP IN ST. KITTSTuesday 12th February 2013 Antigua and Barbuda to represented at Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management workshop from February 11 13 in St Kitts. Read More
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| JOB OPPORTUNITY IN CONSULTING Tuesday 6th November 2012 Seeking the services of a consultant to develop a National Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) Policy and Strategy for Antigua and Barbuda.
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 | SCHOOL SAFETY WORKSHOP OPENSFriday 19th October 2012 A group of educators from a cross-section of public and private schools are participating in a three-day workshop on school safety. Read More
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 | 17 SHELTERS HAVE BEEN ACTIVATED AHEAD OF IMMINENT TROPICAL CYCLONETuesday 21st August 2012 The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) has put on notice residents living in low-lying and coastal areas of the possible threat by the imminent approach of a tropical cyclone #9, for Antigua & Barbuda. Read More
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 | 2012 UPDATED HURRICANE SHELTERS AND MOREFriday 8th June 2012 2012 Publication of the Names of the District Disaster Coordinators and The 2012 Hurricane Shelters. Read More
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 | APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTORFriday 20th April 2012 The Management Committee of the CDEMA Council, on the recommendation of the Executive Director, Mr Jeremy Collymore, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Elizabeth Riley as Deputy Executive Director of the Agency with effect from April 1, 2012. Read More
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 | FLASH FLOOD POSSIBLE IN ANTIGUAMonday 28th November 2011 Potential Flash Flood Read More
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 | TN KIRNON PRIMARY SCHOOL RECOGNIZED FOR PROACTIVE DISASTER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMEWednesday 19th October 2011 The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) recognized the TN Kirnon Primary School and the School for the Deaf on Thursday for their proactive disaster management programme. Read More
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 | LIST OF 2011 HURRICANE SHELTERS AVAILABLEFriday 9th September 2011 Hurricane Preparations: Know your shelters Read More
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| BARBUDA TRAININGThursday 14th July 2011 The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) and the Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross are working together to expand the membership base for disaster management in Barbuda. Read More
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| STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOPS) WORKSHOPFriday 1st July 2011 The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) in collaboration with the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is working on adapting model Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Eastern Sub-regional Focal Point of St Kitts/Nevis, Anguilla, the BVI and Montserrat.
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 | UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (UNDP) MEETING REPORTWednesday 15th June 2011 Antigua and Barbuda and other Caricom member states are being brought up to date with changes made at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to enhance the process to access emergency support. Read More
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| 2011 HURRICANE SHELTER LISTFriday 3rd June 2011 The Hurricane season just started, be sure to know where you can go in an emergency. Read More
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 | SEARCH AND RESCUEWednesday 27th April 2011 An effort is being made to build search and rescue capacities for Antigua and Barbuda and by extension the region. This process aims to enhance the level of professionalism that is internationally accepted. Read More
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| MAJOR EARTHQUAKE PREDICTIONS. STAY CALM.Wednesday 29th December 2010 Residents are being encouraged to remain calm following a prediction that the Caribbean could be hit by a major earthquake any day. Read More
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| ANTIGUA ASSISTS ST LUCIA FOLLOWING HURRICANE TOMASWednesday 15th December 2010 The government of Antigua and Barbuda through the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is offering relief assistance to its CARICOM counterpart St Lucia following the passage of Hurricane Tomas. Read More
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| CHEVRON WEST INDIES LIMITED DONATES TO GRACEFriday 3rd December 2010 The Citizens Welfare Division is getting well-needed support in its Christmas food hamper distribution programme targeting the countrys elderly. Read More
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| CAUTION URGED WITH PREDICTED HEAVY RAINFALLMonday 4th October 2010 The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is urging the general public to take care on the roads and watch out for localized flooding as the country continues to experience heavy rainfall. Read More
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| DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR THE ELDERLY Wednesday 15th September 2010 Director of the Community Development Division (CDD) Brenda Thomas-Odlum recently presented manager for the Government Residential Assistance and Care for the Elderly and Eligible (GRACE) programme Brenda Bennett with brochures on disaster preparedness for the elderly.
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| CTV DONATES TO NODSTuesday 14th September 2010 In a gesture of goodwill CTV has donated complimentary cable service to the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS), in an effort to assist the organization to keep informed on current weather broadcast information particularly during the hurricane season.
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| COMMUNITIES DISTRICT DISASTER COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Tuesday 14th September 2010 Get First Aid certified for free and be apart of the District Disaster Committee being constituted under the National Office of Disaster. Read More
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| NODS WANTS YOU TO KNOW: HURRICANE SHELTER ESSENTIALS.Tuesday 31st August 2010 The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) cannot emphasize enough the necessity of adequately being prepared when utilizing a shelter. Read More
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| HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS BOOKLETWednesday 21st July 2010 Available at the NODS office from August. Download your copy today! Read More
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| FLASH FLOOD WATCH Monday 5th July 2010 Hurricane Shelter List for 2011 Hurricane Season just released by NODS. Read More
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| PHILMORE MULLIN DEPLORES FAILURE IN ENFORCING BUILDING REGULATIONSTuesday 8th June 2010 Director of the National Office of Disaster Services Philmore Mullin is taking issue with the failure of authorities to prosecute violators of Antigua & Barbudas building regulations... Read More
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| ENTRY FORMS FOR THE NATIONAL HFG FESTIVALTuesday 18th May 2010 All interested persons are ask to collect entry forms at the Ministry of Social Transformation Headquarters. Read More
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| ECONOMICS OF CLIMATE ADAPTATION STUDY FOR THE CARIBBEANFriday 14th May 2010 Over 40 representatives from Caribbean and International Agencies met in Barbados to discuss the initial results from a recent investigation into the Economics of Climate Adaptation (ECA) in the Caribbean. Read More
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| MINISTRY LEARNS THE WAY TO HAPPINESSFriday 30th April 2010 Twenty officers from the Ministry of Social Transformation participated in The Way to Happiness Conference held aboard the Freewinds Ship on Thursday. Read More
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| DISASTER MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE FOR THE WIDER CARIBBEAN ESTABLISHEDThursday 29th April 2010 Director of the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) Philmore Mullin represented Antigua and Barbuda at the first meeting of the CARIFORUM/OCT/FCOR/EU Disaster Management Task Force recently held in Trinidad and Tobago. Read More
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| ADVANCING COMPREHENSIVE DISASTER MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR ANTIGUAMonday 26th April 2010 Officials of the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) on Friday wrapped a four day mission with CDEMAs Senior Programme Officer for the Comprehensive Disaster Management- Harmonized Implementation Programme (CDM-HIP) Saudia Rahat. Read More
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| FIRST AID TRAININGWednesday 21st April 2010 More than eight hundred persons have been trained in basic first ai Read More
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| REGIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENTWednesday 21st April 2010 Advancing Public Education and Awareness in Regional Disaster Management Read More
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| DISASTER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPTuesday 20th April 2010 Last week's workshop was a productive one Read More
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| HAITI RELIEF SUPPLIESThursday 11th March 2010 NODS Stocks 40-foot Container with Haiti Relief Supplies Read More
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| ATLANTIC HURRICANESThursday 11th March 2010 Names of Atlantic Hurricanes for 2010 Read More
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