His Excellency the Governor Mr. Augustus Jaspert has sought to admonish residents of the 10-mile-long-2.5-mile- wide island of Anegada, to take precautionary measures ahead of the impending Hurricane Irma that is forecast to be a major Category 3 Hurricane and evacuate. In his statement released moments ago, today Monday 4th September 2017, His Excellency Jaspert […]
At 11 AM the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services has issued a Hurricane Watch for the British Virgin Islands. A hurricane watch means hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours. Irma remains a dangerous category 3 hurricane. Strengthening is likely as it tracks westward. On forecasters’ latest track, the center of Irma may pass very […]
As Hurricane Irma looms, here are some basic first aid techniques that you should keep in mind along with your first aid kit. If you need to print it, do so, but don’t be caught off guard! Bleeding – Apply direct pressure with towel or gauze until bleeding is stopped. Clean minor cuts with Hydrogen […]
One of the most important things you will need to have on hand in an emergency is a disaster supply kit. It should contain everything from food and dry clothing to important documents and tools. It is advisable to purchase and store these items prior to an emergency situation as stores will be swamped with […]
