DMCA Thanks Residents for Vigilance During 2022 Hurricane Season

The Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) is thanking residents for their vigilance and preparedness during the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which ended last Wednesday.

Director of the DMCA, Lieutenant Colonel Alvin Ryan, said that Montserrat was fortunate to avoid direct hits from Tropical Storms and Hurricanes during this year’s hurricane season, but other places were less lucky.

The 2022 Hurricane Season had 14 named storms, of which eight became hurricanes.

Two of those became major hurricanes of Category 3 or higher.

Lieutenant Colonel Ryan stated even though the Hurricane Season has ended, severe weather may still occur.

Hence residents and visitors on Montserrat are advised to continue to pay close attention to local weather reports, advisories and bulletins published on the DMCA social media platforms and website and ZJB Radio.

He added that Montserrat is also vulnerable to other natural hazards such as heavy rainfall events, fires, earthquakes, flash floods, tsunamis, mudflows, and rock falls, therefore it is vital residents,visitors, and businesses remain vigilant and be prepared.

Lieutenant Colonel Ryan urges residents and visitors to pick up a copy of the DMCA'S 2022 Christmas Festival Emergency Preparedness Guide available island wide.