May is being observed as National Preparedness Month on Montserrat by the Disaster Management Coordination Agency, DMCA and the Montserrat Volcano Observatory, MVO.

During May, the DMCA and the MVO will be holding a series of community preparedness meetings to update residents on the status of Soufriere Hill Volcano and to raise awareness about the threat posed by earthquakes and extreme weather events and, what actions residents can take to protect themselves and their families.

Also, during the month, residents will have an opportunity to win fantastic prizes on ZJB Radio and via DMCA and MVO Facebook pages.

The month will culminate with an Exposition on Friday, May 27th 2022, showcasing the various equipment used by the MVO and DMCA in emergency preparedness and the Junior Mountain Aglow Exhibit.