Be a hero in your community! Volunteer for disaster preparedness and response with the ODPM and help build a resilient and prepared community. Click the link to sign up to become a volunteer today! shorturl.at/0ZKzo #ODPMTT #CommunityVolunteers #DisasterPreparedness

On Tuesday 10 December 2024, the ODPM facilitated a handover ceremony of essential equipment and supplies donated by the United States Southern Command at the National Emergency Operations Centre, Mausica. These equipment and supplies were handed over to the ODPM, the Siparia

Yesterday, Tuesday 17 December 2024, the ODPM hosted a meeting of National Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Multi-sectoral Committee (NDPPMC) at the National Emergency Operation Centre, Mausica. Discussions focused on a review of the National Disaster Prevention and

Today, Thursday 19 December 2024, the ODPM hosted the 1st Multi-Stakeholder Meeting for the 2025 Dry Season at the National Emergency Operations Centre, Mausica. This meeting served as a platform for stakeholders to discuss strategies, exchange insights and coordinate efforts in

Adverse Weather Alert #2 - YELLOW LEVEL metoffice.gov.tt/early_warning

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The 13th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM13) Film Festival held at the Marriot Hotel, St. Kitts and Nevis from 2-6 December 2024, showcased eight short films submitted from around the region on climate change, including a short film submitted by the

In 🇹🇹, refugees & asylum-seekers rebuild their lives through access to protection, education, & community support. This week, a team from EU Humanitarian Aid | Latin America & Caribbean witnessed how refugee registration, GBV support, community outreach empower forcibly displaced families to find solutions.

🌍 World Wetlands Day: Disaster Resilience Through Nature 🌊 Wetlands act as natural defenses, absorbing floods, reducing storm surges, preventing erosion, and mitigating droughts. Yet, deforestation, pollution, and urbanization threaten these vital ecosystems, increasing

TRAFFIC ADVISORY Please note the following Traffic Advisory from the Ministry of Works and Transport The Priority Bus Route between Macoya Road and Orange Grove Road will be closed for roadworks from Wednesday, February 19th to Friday, February 21st, 2025, between 8:00 PM and

THIS IS A TEST This is a test of the Public Alert Notification System (PANS).

This is a TEST This is a test of the Public Alert Notification System.

Stay informed, stay prepared! 📢 Sign up for the Public Alert Notification System (PANS) today and receive real-time emergency alerts via SMS, email, and voice calls. Get critical updates straight to your phone—because preparedness saves lives! 🔗 Sign up now:

📢Public Advisory: Emergency Exercise at ANR Robinson International Airport ✈️ The Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago will be conducting a Full-Scale Emergency Exercise at ANR Robinson International Airport on Monday, March 17th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. - Expect

On April 15, the U.S. Embassy presented tokens of appreciation to personnel from the ODPM Trinidad and Tobago, the Port of Spain Mayor's Office, and T&T Police Service for their contributions to the Caribbean Nations Security Conference #CANSEC24 hosted by Trinidad and Tobago last December.

PANS ALERT : The Wet Season has begun. Be prepared, Stay tuned to Official messages. This message is a test of the National Public Alert Notification System, PANS. The public is advised to follow official sources for additional information and updates.

PANS ALERT : Flood Alert - Wed, Jun 11, 2025 6:30 PM to Thu, Jun 12, 2025 6:00 PM. After continued rainfall activity, the Manuel Congo River and the Caroni River near the Tumpuna and El Carmen areas have all reached critical threshold levels (based on official data) and may soon

PANS ALERT UPDATE : The Caroni River continues to exceed capacity near the Tumpuna and El Carmen areas, and overspilling is ongoing. Water levels remain dangerously high and forecast rainfall is expected to exacerbate current conditions. The Manuel Congo River, after a

PANS ALERT : Trantrail Road, St. Augustine South is currently impassable due to severe flooding. Motorists and residents are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible. Stay safe and stay tuned for updates. The public is advised to follow official source

PANS ALERT UPDATE : Water levels along the Caroni River near El Carmen and sections of the South Oropouche River remain elevated but are showing a steady downward trend. The Caroni River near Tumpuna, along with the Manuel Congo and North Oropouche Rivers, are on a persistent dow