Today, Wednesday, 10 June 2026, the Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) conducted a hurricane preparedness outreach session at the Lookout Warden Supported Unit.

A total of 26 residents and community members attended the session, including senior citizens, persons with disabilities, persons who are blind, caregivers, and other residents from the surrounding community.

DMCA Information and Education Officer, Shirlian Queeley, spoke about the importance of hurricane preparedness and the Agency’s message: “Be Prepared. Stay Prepared. It Only Takes One.” Topics discussed included understanding hurricane risks, developing a family emergency plan, and preparing an emergency kit with enough food, water, medications, and essential supplies to last for at least three days.

As part of the outreach activity, some participants who did not have access to emergency preparedness items were presented with flashlights and battery-operated radios. However, several vulnerable residents are still without these essential items.

The DMCA hopes to continue working with partners and the community to ensure that vulnerable residents across Montserrat have access to basic emergency supplies, including radios, flashlights, and batteries, to help them stay informed during emergencies.

Residents and community groups interested in learning more about hurricane preparedness are encouraged to contact the DMCA for information and educational support.

? Be Prepared. Stay Prepared. It Only Takes One!