The Ministry of Education will stage a drill, believed to be the first of its kind in Cayman, to launch a public awareness programme aimed at educating residents on the best response to an earthquake. 14th December 2006, 3:42pm
The Hon. Kurt Tibbetts: "We are not yet fully out of the woods, and we should all continue to exercise care, particularly the residents of the Sister Islands." 27th August 2006, 4:13pm
Officers are briefed on their roles and responsibilities and are equipped to deal with emergency situations that Ernesto could bring. 26th August 2006, 4:47pm
This year's booth will help the public understand what the NHC subcommittees do before, during, and after a storm threatens and promote the CaymanPrepared website. 21st July 2006, 1:25pm
A disaster management specialist, Dr Barbara Carby has more than 15 years' experience in disaster planning and intervention. 21st July 2006, 1:14pm 21st July 2006, 10:55am
The Arbitor of Storm (TAOS) model is a new addition to Cayman's Meteorological Office. The model is designed to predict storm surge levels should a storm approach the Islands. 26th June 2006, 9:32am
Off-site data replication systems, work stations and telecommunication equipment, and arrangements for an uninterrupted supply of currency are actions the Monetary Authority has taken. 14th June 2006, 4:58pm
To help prepare, the Department of Agriculture is providing tips and preparation guidelines to assist those in the community with interest in these areas. 9th June 2006, 4:40pm 9th June 2006, 4:46pm
Residents are reminded that planning ahead for a possible disaster can be the difference between comfort and discomfort, losing or keeping possessions, life and death. 6th June 2006, 4:38pm
Two shelters will be equipped with new generators with larger capacity, and the 2006 hurricane plan is being reviewed for implementation the end of June. 24th May 2006, 11:57am
Top airport, customs, immigration, and police officials met recently with the Public Health Department for a brainstorming session on Cayman's national preparedness plan in the event of a flu pandemic. 16th February 2006, 10:04am 16th February 2006, 4:20pm
With the latest bird flu outbreak in Turkey making headlines, and thousands of chickens dying in Trinidad, the Departments of Public Health and Agriculture have put their public education campaign on the disease in high gear. 6th February 2006, 4:26pm
