Press Releases 2019

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King Tides: Some low lying areas and roads may experience saltwater inundation. 8th January 2020, 4:48pm
Emergency Notification System Upgrades: This involves investment in a centralized message distribution system, including the creation of a new mobile alert application. 16th December 2019, 2:09pm
HMCI and DPSC Statement on Earthquake: Magnitude 5:0 Earthquake 47 miles off East End. 9th December 2019, 1:13pm
Tremor East South East of Grand Cayman: Earthquake was felt by a number of residents 9th December 2019, 7:05am
Learning from the Past: November 8th is the anniversary of two devastating hurricanes that hit the Brac. 8th November 2019, 4:39pm
Minister's Message UN IDDR: The theme for this year is Building Safer. 11th October 2019, 3:19pm
Strategic Incident Command Training: First responder�s knowledge of protocols and Incident Command procedures is critical to ensure an effective multi-agency response. 25th September 2019, 10:49am
Cayman Sends Helicopter to Support Bahamas: The helicopter will be used for evacuation flights and rescue operations. 6th September 2019, 9:49am
Assistance to Bahamas will be coordinated: Government considering sending relief flight through Cayman Airways 3rd September 2019, 3:21pm
Cayman Offers Support to Bahamas: The Premier commented: �I would like to express my sympathy to the Government and people of the Bahamas at this very difficult and challenging time." 2nd September 2019, 4:43pm
Testing the National Emergency Notification System Phase 1: HMCI and the DPSC will soon test Phase 1 of the NENS Radio Alert System. All radio broadcasts will be briefly interrupted to conduct the important testing. 30th August 2019, 4:51pm
CERT Established in Savannah Meadows: 10 volunteers completed 26 hours of training before graduating 16th August 2019, 12:08pm
Cayman Joins CDEMA: Signing took place on RFA Mounts Bay 28th June 2019, 10:09am
Governor Visits Shelter: This year, the John Gray and Clifton Hunter emergency shelters offer pet shelter facilities for the first time. 26th June 2019, 10:01am
National Day of Preparedness Message: Minister for Financial Services & Home Affairs, Hon. Tara Rivers, JP MLA 18th May 2019, 10:40am
Shelter Volunteers Needed: Sign up! 29th April 2019, 8:26am
Mass Casualty Training: 34 First Responders took part in an intensive, week long Mass Casualty Management training course. 16th April 2019, 3:33pm
Tsunami Exercise Caribe Wave: Regional Exercise modeled by NOAA 13th March 2019, 4:11pm
C.I. Earthquake Plan Development: Stakeholders from 16 public and private sector agencies engaged in the foundational work required to establish a national plan. 6th February 2019, 11:43am
HMCI Director Continues Professional Development: Head of Civil Service, Hon. Franz Manderson gives Director (Hazard Management Cayman Islands) Danielle Coleman her ILM L3 Leadership and Management certificate. 21st January 2019, 4:35pm