Department of Disaster Management - Anguilla

Department of Disaster Management - Anguilla Vision of DDM - Building a safer future through effective partnerships to save lives, protect property and reduce the effects of disasters.

Mission of DDM - To provide a comprehensive and integrated emergency management system that coordinates public, community and private resources to protect lives, property and the environment through all phases of the disaster cycle from all natural and man-made hazards that may impact Anguilla

The Government of Anguilla is committed to minimizing the loss of life, suffering, damage and disruption

caused by hazard events.
• To this end the Government of Anguilla (GoA) agreed a National Comprehensive Disaster Management strategy in 2005-2009 this was co-ordinated by the National Disaster Management Committee (NDMC) and the Department for Disaster Management (DDM).
• The strategy made provisions for many National Emergency Programmes:
• Shelter, DANA, Mitigation, Health, Mass Casualty, Relief etc. and a National Emergency Operations Centre

The Department of Disaster Management is currently conducting a re-evaluation of the Anguilla Warning System to ensure i...
11/06/2026

The Department of Disaster Management is currently conducting a re-evaluation of the Anguilla Warning System to ensure it continues to effectively serve and protect our community.
As we are now in the Hurricane Season, we encourage everyone to stay informed by following our social media pages and listening to official radio announcements for the latest updates and emergency information.
We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to FLOW for housing our warning sirens over the years and supporting our efforts to keep the public informed and prepared.
Be Informed. Be Prepared. Be Resilient. 🌴🌀

🚨 Official Update – No Tsunami Threat for Anguilla🚨Date: June 8th, 2026Following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake in the Cuba ...
08/06/2026

🚨 Official Update – No Tsunami Threat for Anguilla🚨

Date: June 8th, 2026
Following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake in the Cuba region, there is *NO* tsunami danger to Anguilla.
✔️ No action is required
✔️ Continue normal activities
✔️ Stay informed through Anguilla DDM for updates

Your safety remains our priority, ensure to rely on official sources and avoid spreading unverified information.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season is here. Preparation today can make all the difference tomorrow. Secure important document...
04/06/2026

The Atlantic Hurricane Season is here. Preparation today can make all the difference tomorrow. Secure important documents, stock essential supplies, review your family emergency plan, and stay informed through official updates.

03/06/2026

The general public is asked to note that a Search and Rescue Exercise was held this morning at The Forest Bay and the National Emergency Operations Centre.

There is no cause for concern.

Emergency Response Agencies worked together in what was to be a realistic exercise.

No action is required from the public at this time.

📊 Help us strengthen disaster preparedness! Take a few minutes to complete PART 2 of our Natural Hazards KAP Survey and ...
03/06/2026

📊 Help us strengthen disaster preparedness!
Take a few minutes to complete PART 2 of our Natural Hazards KAP Survey and share what you know, feel, and do when it comes to emergencies. Your response helps improve public education and preparedness programmes.

👉 https://arcg.is/0jmyiC

⚓ SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY – ANGUILLA ⚓🕒 UPDATED:Monday, 01 June 2026 – 5:45 PM⏰ VALID:From Tuesday, 02 June 2026 until Wedn...
02/06/2026

⚓ SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY – ANGUILLA ⚓

🕒 UPDATED:
Monday, 01 June 2026 – 5:45 PM

⏰ VALID:
From Tuesday, 02 June 2026 until Wednesday, 03 June 2026.

📍 WHERE:
🌊 Open Atlantic Waters
🏝️ East and North-Facing Coastal Areas
📐 Up to 20 nautical miles offshore

🌥️ EXPECTED CONDITIONS:
💨 Moderate to fresh easterly to east-southeasterly winds (13–19 knots)
🌬️ Strong gusts up to 30 knots offshore
🌊 Seas 4–7 feet, occasionally reaching 9 feet

⚠️ RISKS:
✅ Capsizing or vessel damage
✅ Injury or loss of life at sea
✅ Disruption to fishing and marine transportation

ℹ️ ADVICE:
✅ Small craft operators: Exercise extreme caution
✅ Inexperienced mariners: Stay in port

📢 IMPORTANT:
Please listen to your local radio for updates
Stay alert. Stay prepared. Stay safe. ☀️🌦️🌊

📢 SAVE THE DATE 🌊Join us for an informative webinar on the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and its role in strengthening ...
27/05/2026

📢 SAVE THE DATE 🌊

Join us for an informative webinar on the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and its role in strengthening tsunami warning dissemination across the Caribbean region.

📅 Date:Monday, 8 June 2026
🕖 Time: 19:00–20:00 UTC
(3:00 PM – 4:00 PM AST)
🗣️ Language: English
💻 Platform: Zoom

🔗 Join the Webinar:
https://unesco-org.zoom.us/j/82931471862?pwd=q0MNPvNw6kLfEwvha1AoHxaMd91nqi.1

🆔 Webinar ID: 829 3147 1862
🔐 Passcode: 244933

🎙️ Presented by Mr. Eliot Christian (Alert Hub), this session will provide an overview of CAP and its application for tsunami warning dissemination across the region.

❓ A live Q&A session will follow the presentation, and Member States interested in country-specific guidance will have the opportunity to schedule one-on-one follow-up sessions.

This training forms part of WG3’s ongoing efforts to strengthen tsunami warning communication systems in the Caribbean, in coordination with WMO, ITU, and the IOC-UNESCO Tsunami Programme.

🌦️Heads Up, Anguilla! Rainy Days Ahead☔A stretch of unsettled weather is on the way over the next few days as a tropical...
25/05/2026

🌦️Heads Up, Anguilla! Rainy Days Ahead☔

A stretch of unsettled weather is on the way over the next few days as a tropical wave brings increased moisture across the region. Expect periods of passing showers, with occasional breaks of sunshine in between.

🌤️ Monday May 25th
Cloudier conditions with a high chance of showers throughout the day.

📅 Next 2–3 Days
Periodic showers likely as moisture continues to move through
Mix of sunshine and clouds between passing showers

💨 Winds
Easterly at 19–33 km/h (12–21 mph), gusting up to 48 km/h (30 mph)

🌊 Seas
Moderate to rough (6–8 ft)
⚠️ Small craft advisory remains in effect

☔ Keep an umbrella handy. Mariners should exercise caution!

UPDATE: Small Craft Advisory Remains in Effect until Tuesday 26th May 2026.
23/05/2026

UPDATE:

Small Craft Advisory Remains in Effect until Tuesday 26th May 2026.

⚓ SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY – ANGUILLA ⚓🕒 WHEN: UPDATED:Tuesday, 19th May, to Tuesday 26th May, 2026📍 WHERE:🌊 Open Atlantic W...
19/05/2026

⚓ SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY – ANGUILLA ⚓

🕒 WHEN: UPDATED:
Tuesday, 19th May, to Tuesday 26th May, 2026

📍 WHERE:
🌊 Open Atlantic Waters
🏝️ East and North Facing Coastal Areas
📐 Up to 20 nautical miles offshore

🌥️ EXPECTED CONDITIONS:
💨 Fresh to strong easterly winds
🌊 Seas 6–9 feet
🌬️Strong gusts offshore

⚠️ RISK:
✅Capsizing or vessel damage
✅Injury or loss of life at sea
✅Disruption to fishing and marine transport

ℹ️ ADVICE:
✅Small craft operators: Exercise extreme caution
✅Inexperienced mariners: Stay in port

📢 IMPORTANT:
Please listen to your local radio for updates
Stay alert. Stay prepared. Stay safe. ☀️🌦️🌊

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