ANU teams up with other Regional Territories for Annual Caribe Wave Tsunami Exercise

Antigua and Barbuda will be joining with other regional territories to participate in the annual “Caribe Wave Tsunami Exercise” on Thursday 20th March at 11:00 a.m. This exercise will test tsunami preparedness plans throughout the island.

It is conducted by the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for Tsunami and Other Coastal Hazards Warning System for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and coordinated through the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA).

Please be advised that a mock tsunami warning message will be sent via the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) App which NODS has been encouraging residents to download on their cell phones. The message will begin with the words ËXERCISE!! EXERCISE!! EXERCISE!! and end with the same.

Note that this will only be an exercise and not a real scenario however we are hoping that schools, businesses etc. will use this as an opportunity to test their tsunami evacuation plans. Sirens are also expected to sound off throughout the island.

As a result, schools and workplaces etc will be conducting evacuation drills throughout the island.
Kindly ensure that this information is communicated to staff to avoid any confusion or panic on the day of the exercise.

Community Notice

Plan to participate in the annual tsunami exercise Caribe Wave, a national drill to be held on Thursday 20th March at 11:00 a.m.

Join the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) as we bring awareness to tsunami readiness in Antigua and Barbuda.

Get familiar with those safe areas around you and know what actions you should take.

We want schools, businesses and communities to get involved. Call 462-4206 to register your participation by Friday 7th March.

Be tsunami smart. Knowing what to do in the event of a tsunami could save your life.