National Office of Disaster Services - Antigua/Barbuda

National Office of Disaster Services - Antigua/Barbuda The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is a government agency established in 1984 to coordinate disaster management efforts in Antigua and Barbuda.

BARBUDA HOLDS OFFICAL CERTIFICATION CEREMONY TO CELEBRATE TSUNAMI READY RECOGNITIONBarbuda has officially received Tsuna...
24/09/2026

BARBUDA HOLDS OFFICAL CERTIFICATION CEREMONY TO CELEBRATE TSUNAMI READY RECOGNITION

Barbuda has officially received Tsunami Ready recognition, marking an important milestone in the island’s ongoing efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness, early warning and community resilience.

A Tsunami Ready Certification Ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Barbuda Community Center, bringing together national and local disaster management officials, international tsunami experts, education representatives and community leadership.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Hon. Kiz Johnson, Minister within the Ministry of Social and Urban Transformation, highlighted the importance of collaboration between the Barbuda Council, the National Office of Disaster Services, the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services, the education sector, community stakeholders and international technical partners in achieving the recognition.

Remarks were also given by the Hon. Trevor Walker, Parliamentary Representative for Barbuda, who highlighted the benefits of the process of Barbuda becoming tsunami ready.

Chief of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Caribbean Tsunami Information Center, Ms. Christa von Hillebrandt-Andrade, thanked Barbuda for the exceptional support given by the local authorities, and noted the community involvement in achieving tsunami ready certification.

Director of the National Office of Disaster Services, Sherrod James, also spoke to the need for Barbuda to continue the work of preparedness, and to always be in a state of readiness for hazards such as tsunamis.

One of the highlights of the ceremony was the presentation of a video of students from the Holy Trinity Primary and Sir McChesney George Secondary schools participating in and explaining the process to prepare for a tsunami. This video is intended to be displayed in other regional and international forums.

The Tsunami Ready initiative forms part of wider regional efforts coordinated through the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Tsunami and Other Coastal Hazards Warning System for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions (ICG/CARIBE-EWS).

Antigua and Barbuda’s capital, St. John’s, along with the districts of St. John’s City West and St. John’s City South received Tsunami Ready recognition in 2020, with other communities around Antigua and Barbuda expected to also seek tsunami ready recognition in the future. - the end -

21/09/2026

After months of work with the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) and the Barbuda Council, Barbuda will be officially recognised as Tsunami Ready as part of an initiative undertaken by UNESCO.

Here is an interview to give more information about the activity.

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🌊 BARBUDA IS TSUNAMI READY! 🌊What does it mean for a community to be recognized as Tsunami Ready?As we prepare for the u...
18/09/2026

🌊 BARBUDA IS TSUNAMI READY! 🌊

What does it mean for a community to be recognized as Tsunami Ready?

As we prepare for the upcoming Barbuda Tsunami Ready Recognition Ceremony, we’re sitting down with key voices to discuss what this achievement means for Barbuda, its residents, and the importance of being prepared for tsunami hazards.

🎙️ Tune in. Stay informed. Be prepared.

📅 Recognition Ceremony: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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16/09/2026

🌧️⚠️ *| FLASH FLOOD ADVISORY**

A **Flash Flood Advisory** is in effect for **low-lying and flood-prone areas of Antigua and Barbuda**.

Residents and motorists are urged to **exercise caution**, especially in areas experiencing heavy rainfall and localized flooding.

NODS Conducts Damage Assessment Training Using KoboToolboxThe National Office of Disaster Services (NODS), with support ...
15/09/2026

NODS Conducts Damage Assessment Training Using KoboToolbox

The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS), with support from the Surveys and Mapping Division, continues to advance the adoption of KoboToolbox as an efficient digital solution for conducting damage assessments.

The District Disaster Coordinators (DDCs) and their teams were involved in a one-day workshop today at the Department of Environment (DOE). The workshop forms part of NODS’s efforts to transition from traditional paper-based assessments to a faster, more accurate, digital system. KoboToolbox is a free, open-source platform that enables users to collect, manage, and visualize data, particularly in humanitarian emergencies, development projects, research, and remote or low-resource settings.

Through practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises, participants learned how to use KoboToolbox to gather, manage, and share disaster-related information. The training highlighted the importance of timely and reliable data in identifying urgent needs, coordinating relief efforts, and supporting effective disaster response and recovery.

NODS encouraged DDCs and their teams to embrace digital tools to strengthen communication, reporting, and coordination during emergencies. The initiative reinforces NODS’s commitment to building disaster management capacity and enhancing national resilience through modern technology.

An evacuation drill was held on Tuesday at the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus - one of the venues ear...
09/09/2026

An evacuation drill was held on Tuesday at the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus - one of the venues earmarked for activities to be held during the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

NODS personnel were among those evaluating the exercise.

Key agencies that will be involved in the coordination and management of safety and security issues for the upcoming Com...
09/09/2026

Key agencies that will be involved in the coordination and management of safety and security issues for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting participated in a Venue Operations Centre (VOC) orientation on Monday at the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS).

NODS personnel have been conducting safety and telecommunication checks at various venues ahead of the Commonwealth Head...
09/09/2026

NODS personnel have been conducting safety and telecommunication checks at various venues ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in November.

Assessments were made last week at Sticky Wicket, Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium and Dockyard.

The 5th Tropical Storm for the season, Edouard, was formed last night. It poses no threat to the Caribbean. Edouard coul...
01/09/2026

The 5th Tropical Storm for the season, Edouard, was formed last night. It poses no threat to the Caribbean.

Edouard could approach hurricane strength before it reaches the northwest Gulf Coast of the United States later today.

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