National Office of Disaster Services - Antigua/Barbuda

12/08/2026

NODS Staff Strengthen Life-Saving Skills Through CPR Training

Today personnel from the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) participated in an engaging and practical Training session conducted by Emergency Medical Services (EMS), further strengthening their preparedness and ability to respond effectively during emergencies.

The interactive training provided NODS staff with valuable knowledge and hands-on experience in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques, including how to respond in a medical emergency and provide immediate assistance while awaiting professional medical care.

As an organisation committed to disaster preparedness, response, and resilience, NODS recognises the importance of ensuring that its personnel are equipped with essential life-saving skills. Training opportunities such as these help build confidence, enhance emergency response capabilities, and reinforce the importance of being prepared to act when every second counts.

A big thank you to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for facilitating this important training and empowering our team with skills that can help save lives.

Prepared. Equipped. Ready to Respond.

11/08/2026

Aunty Colas Kids Club visited us today! 🙌 The children were highly energetic and thoroughly enjoyed an engaging, interactive session hosted by NODS Training and Response Manager. Here are a few highlights from the visit.

11/08/2026

The Antigua and Barbuda's Meteorological Services advises residents to monitor a Tropical Disturbance that's of interest to the Caribbean.

🌀 **TROPICAL WEATHER UPDATE | Central Tropical Atlantic**

An area of low pressure about **500 miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands** is producing limited showers and thunderstorms.

🌴 Conditions are expected to become more favorable for development over the next few days, with a **tropical depression likely to form later this week** as the system moves west to west-northwestward.

📊 **48 Hours:** 30% — Low
📊 **7 Days:** 70% — High

Stay tuned to the **Antigua & Barbuda Meteorological Service (ABMS)** for updates.

11/08/2026

🚨 NEW LOCATION ALERT! 🚨

🔥 ARE YOU READY TO BE THE LAST MAN STANDING? 🔥

The ABDF, in collaboration with MOH, presents the Poppy Run: Last Man Standing Socarobics Monthly Challenge!

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 NEW LOCATION: Coolidge Cricket Grounds Parking Lot
🎟️ Adults: $10 | Children under 12: $5
🏆 A prize will be awarded to the winner!

Come prepared to move, sweat and test your endurance. Bring your energy and see if you have what it takes to be the last competitor standing!

💪🏽 New location. Same challenge. Bigger energy!

Join us on the road to our annual Poppy Run. See you there!

11/08/2026

🔥 ARE YOU READY TO BE THE LAST MAN STANDING? 🔥

The ABDF, in collaboration with Ministry of Health & The Environment, Antigua and Barbuda, presents the Poppy Run: Last Man Standing Socarobics Challenge!

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
🎟️ Adults: $10 | Children under 12: $5
🏆 A prize will be awarded to the winner!

Come prepared to move, sweat and test your endurance. Bring your energy and see if you have what it takes to be the last competitor standing!

Join us on the road to our annual Poppy Run. See you there!

08/08/2026

🌴 **TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK UPDATE** 🌊

As of 2:00 PM EDT Saturday, August 8, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring **two tropical waves** over the Atlantic.

🌀 **Central Tropical Atlantic:**
• Near 0% chance of development through 48 hours
• 20% chance through 7 days
• Some gradual development is possible early to midweek.

🌀 **Eastern & Central Tropical Atlantic:**
• Near 0% chance through 48 hours
• 30% chance through 7 days
• Some development is possible by mid to late next week.

📍 Residents across Antigua & Barbuda and the Lesser Antilles should continue to monitor official updates from the **Antigua & Barbuda Meteorological Service**.

31/07/2026

The excitement was high Thursday as our Volunteer Outreach Leadership Team Cadet Campers took to the outdoors, visiting the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force Coast Guard at the Deep Water Harbour in St. John's.

Thanks to the officers who spent the time with us.

31/07/2026

Our Volunteer Outreach Leadership Team (VOLT) Campers got some further insights into disaster management in Antigua and Barbuda at the St. John's Rural East Command Centre in Cassada Gardens, the Crabbes Training Facility where several training sites are being constructed and of course the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS).

29/07/2026

Water Safety and CPR were the areas of focus on Tuesday with the Beach Safety and Security Unit at the Volunteer Outreach Leadership Team (VOLT) Cadet Camp hosted by NODS at the Ottos Comprehensive School.

Camp participants had quite an engaging session learning about how to be safe at the beach and at home and were taught some of the basics of CPR.

A big shout out to two camp participants Damani Zakers and Cherenee Hazelwood who assisted with some of the photos.

28/07/2026

It's week two of our Volunteer Outreach Leadership Team Cadet Camp at the Ottos Comprehensive School.

On Monday, the Antigua and Barbuda Fire Department engaged the young people in an interactive discussion on fire safety and gave them a little hands-on experience of what it's like using the hose.

Thanks to one of our camp participants, Cherenee Hazelwood () for the photos and videos.