Don't focus only on the hurricane category.
Ask yourself:
▪️Can home withstand high winds?
▪️Am I prepared for flooding?
▪️What if the power fails?
▪️What if water service is interrupted?
That's real preparedness.
#Barbados#BePrepared#HurricaneSeason
One of the most critical questions people ask during an emergency is: "Where is the nearest shelter?"
This new digital tool brings public and private emergency shelters into a single, easy-to-use online directory: - shorturl.at/0b3aN#Barbados#shelters
Preparation is an investment in peace of mind.
When the forecasts become serious, your goal should be confidence, not panic. Prepare today for the storms of tomorrow. #Barbados#HurricaneSeason#BePrepared
Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to heat exhaustion, a serious condition that may cause heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, muscle cramps, and confusion. If left untreated, it can progress to life-threatening heat stroke. #Barbados#health
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✅ Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
✅ Avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
✅ Wear loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing.
✅ Seek shade or air-conditioned spaces.
✅ Check on the elderly, children, & vulnerable.
✅ Never leave children or pets in parked vehicles.
Storm Surge is a rapid, abnormal rise in sea level driven by a storm's winds and low pressure. The sea surge produces devastating impacts, including catastrophic coastal flooding, severe structural damage from battering waves, and extensive beach erosion.
*Do not let your guard down; be prepared!* - That was the message from the Director of the #Barbados Meteorological Services, Sabu Best, at the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season press conference, held at the Department of Emergency Management. (BGIS) - shorturl.at/ihJ9l
Partnerships among the government, the private sector, non-governmental and international organisations are essential for effective disaster management. (BGIS) - shorturl.at/ZS7Dg#Barbados
June 1st marks the official start of the Atlantic #HurricaneSeason. We all hope for a quiet and uneventful season; we are reminded that it only takes one storm or hurricane to change lives, damage communities, and disrupt essential services. - shorturl.at/b0Wpn#Barbados
Around a dozen firefighters from stations across the country on Saturday swapped their hoses for washcloths as they took part in the Sexy Car Wash fundraising event. Listen to volunteer with the Bajan Firefighters Network, Krystal Penny Bowen. #Barbados
Here are five tips you should know when protecting yourself and your home.
1. Install & maintain smoke alarms
2. Use caution with open flames
3. Avoid unattended cooking
4. Have an Emergency Escape Plan
5. Practice electrical safety
#Barbados#firesafety
Keep livestock and pets safe in hot weather by providing access to shade and fresh water. Limit exercise, and never leave pets in parked hot vehicles for prolonged periods of time. #Barbados#animals#safety
Join us on Saturday, May 16, 2026, for our exciting fundraising event — Firefighters’ Sexy Car Wash!
Your support will go a long way in helping us continue to serve and assist those in need throughout our communities. Bring your family, friends, and vehicles.
#Barbados#events
Happy Mother's Day - Today, we salute our fire service mums and all the mothers in our charity (volunteers) working tirelessly to serve our communities. Thank you for your unwavering love, support, and guidance. #Barbados#MothersDay