Grand Turk, TCI, May 19th, 2014, (DDME)- The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands is now in the process of reviewing and testing its Draft National Emergency Plans, which have been duly completed by the assigned consultants. A series of Stakeholder meetings will be held in Grand Turk on the 20th – 22nd May, 2014 where the following Plans will be reviewed and tested; the Maritime/Cruise Ship Accident Plan, Oil Spill Contingency and the Port Contingency Plans.
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Turks and Caicos Islands, February 14th,2014 (DDME) - The Government of the Turks and Caicos has started work to develop the country’s national emergency plans in an effort to enhance the TCI’s capabilities toward preparedness and response to natural and man-made threats.
Turks and Caicos Islands, February 10th,2014 (DDME) - Director of Disaster Dr. Virginia Clerveaux, Management and Emergencies and Hazard Mitigation Officer, Ms. Rikardia Pardo left the Turks and Caicos Islands on 9th February 2014 to attend an Emergency Management Accreditation Programme (EMAP) Assessor Training Course, which is being held at the BritishConsulate-General Miami Office beginning today Monday 10th – 12th February, 2014. An Overseas Territories Disaster Managers Work Group meeting is also scheduled for Thursday 13th February, 2014, which both officers are scheduled to attend.
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