Creating a safe space in your home to seek shelter during hurricanes is crucial for personal safety.
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Here’s the Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) Weekly Volcanic Report for the period Friday, 14 June to Friday, 21 June 2024.
Activity at the Soufriere Hills Volcano remains low.
The seismic network detected 14 Volcano-Tectonic earthquakes, 12 Hybrid earthquakes, one Long-Period earthquake, and four Rockfalls. The Long-Period and Hybrid earthquakes, and the two Volcano-tectonic earthquakes, occurred in a 20-hour-long swarm on 16 and 17 June 2024.
According to the MVO Director Dr Graham Ryan, while this is the highest rate of Hybrid and Long Period activity seen since a swarm in August 2012, it is still very low. Furthermore, we do not see any significant variations in any of our other monitoring data to suggest an imminent change in volcanic activity is likely.
Screenshot of the Air Quality on Montserrat at 7:57 this morning measured by the PurpleAir Quality sensors installed across the island.
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.
Today’s Hurricane Tip of the Day: Remember Your First Responders’ Numbers
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.
The Hurricane Season is here and experts are predicting above-normal hurricane activity this year.
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!
Hazy conditions continue across Montserrat this evening with mild to moderate concentrations of Saharan Dust over some parts of the island.
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.
Today, on “World Environment Day”, the Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) is using the opportunity to emphasize the importance of safeguarding our Environment for Disaster Risk Reduction.
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.
WorldEnvironmentDay #ProtectOurPlanet
Montserrat is forecast to be noticeably hotter than usual.
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.
Above normal rainfall is forecast for 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.
Good Morning! The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services says Saharan dust will continue to drift across the island in varying concentrations over the next 24 hours, hence an Air Quality Alert remains firmly in place for Montserrat.
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.
