The data on the PurpleAir map for informational purposes only shows that Plymouth has moderate air quality this morning, due to particulate matter 2.5 associated with the Saharan Dust.
Sandminers, Tour Operators, tourists and other members of the public, should wear a mask and protective eyewear when entering Plymouth.
Any masks that filter small particles should be worn such as a surgical mask, N95 and KN95.
Emergencies can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time, and may be caused by natural events such as a hurricane or human action.
Place emergency contact information in an easily accessible location for all family members such as on the refrigerator, and ensure your children know the numbers.
Remember, to Save First Responders contacts on your phone, so it’s easily accessible in an emergency.
Here are a few steps to help you get ready:
1. Create an Emergency Plan: Ensure your family knows what to do and where to go in an emergency.
2. Build an Emergency Kit: Stock up on essentials like water, non-perishable food, medications, and important documents.
3. Stay Informed: Keep track of weather updates and heed any advice from local authorities.
4. Secure Your Home: Check for any potential hazards and secure outdoor items that could become projectiles in strong winds.
Be Prepared, Stay Prepared, It Only Takes One!
The following data provided by the PurpleAir Quality sensors installed across the island is for informational purposes only.
It shows that Plymouth and Salem have moderate air quality, due to particulate matter 2.5 associated with the Saharan Dust; individuals affected by this change in air quality should take the necessary precautions.
Montserrat is prone to various natural events like flash floods, drought, tropical cyclones, earthquakes, landslides, forest fires, pest attacks, epidemics, and environmental degradation, including climate change, land-use changes and natural resource degradation, which are aggravating disaster occurrences and impacts.
Let us commit to protecting and preserving our environment for our future generations.
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Montserrat will see intense, (near-)record night-time and daytime heat with increasing humidity from June to September, according to the Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) in its latest forecast for the upcoming months.
It states that there will be frequent, very likely intense (and persistent) episodes of heat stress in the vulnerable population and small livestock, because of high temperatures and increasing humidity through September, and cooling needs rising faster than in most other years, peaking in August and September.
Residents and visitors are advised to stay informed, take the necessary safety measures, and remain vigilant as Montserrat.
Montserrat will likely see above normal rainfall between June and August this year, according to the Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF), in its latest forecast for the upcoming months.
It states that the June wet season will experience usually frequent heavy showers, and the July to August wet season often includes a mid-summer dry spell.
Residents and visitors are advised to stay informed, take the necessary safety measures, and remain vigilant as Montserrat may experience increased rainfall in the coming months.
The DMCA is advising children, the elderly and people with respiratory and heart ailments are advised to limit prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors, have the required medication on hand, wear a mask and protective eyewear when outside, and keep windows and doors closed.
Any masks that filter small particles should be worn such as a surgical mask, N95 and KN95 when going outside.
The Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) is advising children, the elderly and people with respiratory and heart ailments to limit prolonged outdoor activities, have the required medication on hand to stay safe, wear a mask and protective eyewear when outside, and keep windows and doors closed.
Any masks that filter small particles should be worn such as a surgical mask, N95 and KN95 when going outside.
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This week, the Director of the Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) on Montserrat, Lieutenant Colonel Alvin Ryan is attending the 15th Meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
TAC 15 is a strategic meeting of Senior Government Officials from 19 CARICOM Participating States; representatives from Regional and International Institutions; and CDEMA’s Executive Leadership Team.
The April 15th to 19th meeting is a surge forward in strengthening our collective efforts to enhance disaster preparedness, response, and resilience across the Caribbean region.
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) comprises directors of the 19 National Disaster Organizations of the CDEMA Participating States.
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) falls under the governance of CDEMA to provide support and input into strengthening and developing programmes related to Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) within the 19 CDEMA participating states, and to support the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of these programmes at the national, regional and international levels.
