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Tsunami Response Exercise: The Exercise will Involve Sending a Message Alert to Mobile Phones 14th March 2017, 9:10am
Twelve Years Since 6.8 M Quake: The event occurred 20 Miles South of George Town and caused relatively strong shaking. 14th December 2016, 12:48pm
2016 Hurricane Season: Above Average Activity 30th November 2016, 5:02pm
Caribbean Tsunami Warning Manager: Chista von Hillebrandt-Andrade 28th November 2016, 11:15am
Training Helps Prepare the Brac: A Mass Casualty Incident is any event resulting in a number of victims large enough to disrupt the normal course of emergency health care services. 16th November 2016, 2:45pm
Caribbean Spawning Ground: Hurricanes tend to form in our region at this time of year. 12th October 2016, 4:51pm
Protecting your Boat in a Storm: If a hurricane is approaching, the best option is get your boat out of the water and to high ground. 5th October 2016, 6:19pm
Matthew Continues Northward: Forecast to Move Towards Western Tip of Haiti 3rd October 2016, 1:17pm
Hurricane Matthew: North at 6 mph with 140 mph sustained winds 3rd October 2016, 10:30am
Hurricane Matthew Moving North: Maximum sustained winds of 130 mph 3rd October 2016, 8:50am
Hurricane Matthew: Moving North West at 5 mph with 145 mph winds 2nd October 2016, 7:03pm
Powerful Hurricane Matthew: Sustained winds of 145 mph 2nd October 2016, 3:05pm
Hurricane Matthew Notification: The expected path of Hurricane Matthew is Significantly East of the Cayman Islands 2nd October 2016, 10:29am
Hurricane Matthew Now Stationary: Still a powerful category four hurricane 1st October 2016, 8:16pm
Matthew Moving North West: Sustained winds of 150 mph. 1st October 2016, 3:58pm
Hurricane Matthew Update: Moving West at 6 mph 1st October 2016, 10:01am
Hurricane Matthew: Strong Category Four Hurricane 1st October 2016, 9:41am
Hurricane Matthew Category 4: Severe Weather Alert Issued for the Sister Islands 30th September 2016, 4:51pm
Hurricane Matthew Update: All Residents should Monitor the Progress of Hurricane Matthew. 30th September 2016, 8:36am
Hurricane Matthew: Continue to monitor the progress of this Hurricane 29th September 2016, 4:18pm
TS Matthew Update: Forecast models are in good agreement that the system will make a turn to the north and pass east of Jamaica. 29th September 2016, 9:19am
TS Matthew: Residents should monitor this system 28th September 2016, 4:19pm
Tropical Storm Matthew: Tropical Storm Forms Near the Windward Islands and Moving West 28th September 2016, 11:09am
Prospect Wins the Challenge: The 2nd Annual CERT Challenge was held at the Agriculture Ground on September 17th. 19th September 2016, 4:19pm
Ivan Remembered: Storm surge estimated 8 to 10 feet. Wave heights (observed estimates 20-30 feet) 9th September 2016, 3:14pm
Tropical Wave: Development of the wave is unlikely 6th September 2016, 11:06am
Disaster Supply Kit: Stock non-perishable emergency supplies and a disaster supply kit. 22nd August 2016, 2:19pm
Storm Watch Lifted for Cayman: Severe Weather Alert Remains in Place 2nd August 2016, 4:39pm
Tropical Storm Earl Forms: Expected to Pass South of Grand Cayman Today 2nd August 2016, 11:36am
TROPICAL STORM WATCH: The wave located south of Jamaica continues to move westward. 2nd August 2016, 7:40am
TS Watch Remains in Effect for Cayman: Rain, rough seas and gusty winds expected 1st August 2016, 10:45pm
Cayman Under Tropical Storm Watch: Showers will be locally heavy at times possibly leading to flooding of low lying areas. Marine interests should seek safe harbor. 1st August 2016, 6:50pm
Severe Weather Warning: Tracking West 1st August 2016, 9:33am
Recommended Actions - Watch and Warning: Suggested actions at the 'Watch' and 'Warning' phases when a hurricane is approaching 16th June 2016, 11:00am
National Day of Preparedness: Residents are encouraged to prepare for hurricanes and other hazards. 13th May 2016, 2:41pm
Hurricane Shelter Volunteers Needed: The Shelter Operations Sub Committee of the Hazard Management Cayman Islands (HMCI) is actively seeking volunteers to serve as Shelter Managers and District Representatives in the event of a disaster. The responsibilities of these roles are outlined on the enclosed information sheets. 18th April 2016, 10:21am
Tsunami Exercise: The Cayman Islands joined other countries in the 'Caribe Wave 16', Caribbean and Northwestern Atlantic Tsunami Exercise 23rd March 2016, 12:00pm
Prospect CERT Established: Increasing Resilience at the Community Level 22nd February 2016, 2:45pm
Travel Advisory Issued for Zika Virus: The Public Health Department is recommending all residents avoid non-essential travel to all affected countries. 1st February 2016, 4:51pm