Map
Hazards
- Hurricanes
- Tropical Storms
- Earthquakes
Past Events
Tropical Storm Jeanne (2004)
Hurricane Georges (1998)
Hurricane Marilyn (1995)
Hurricane Hugo (1989)
Environmental Concerns
Supply of potable water |
Profile
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The British Virgin islands occupy an very hurricane-prone
region in the Caribbean hurricane belt.
| Coordinates |
18 30 N, 64 30 W |
| Area |
153 km2 |
| Terrain |
Coral islands relatively flat; volcanic islands
steep, hilly |
| Population |
22,643 (2005 est.) |
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Government Strategies
Government has formulated a National Disaster Plan, as well
as Health and Mass Casualty Management.
Country Contacts
Joseph Scatuffe,
Department of Disaster Management, 3 Wailing Road
Road Town, British Virgin Islands
Tel:(254) 494-4499
Fax:
E-mail: bviodp@candwbvi.net
Ms. Sharleen Debreo, Director
Department of Disaster Management, 3 Wailing Road
Road Town, British Virgin Islands
Tel:(287) 494-4499
Fax:(284) 494-2024
E-mail: bviddm@candwbvi.net
http://www.bvidm.com
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