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Tacarigua, Trinidad and Tobago, April 27th, 2015 (ODPM) - The Office of Disaster, Preparedness and Management (ODPM) along with other supporting agencies continue to prepare the nation for any disaster that the country may face in the future. In wake of the 7.9 magnitude earthquake in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, the ODPM urges all citizens to continue their efforts of preparedness and readiness for any possible emergency situation.

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Tacarigua, Trinidad and Tobago, March 24th, 2015 (ODPM) - The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) in collaboration with local/regional and international response agencies will conduct its annual national exercise “Exercise Dark Storm 2015”, from March 24th – 26th, 2015. The aim of Exercise Dark Storm 2015 is to test the preparedness of the country’s National Response Framework when impacted by the natural hazards to which the nation is highly susceptible.

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St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago, June 10th, 2014 (UWI) - Students of Langley Park Government Primary school in Georgetown, St. Vincent recently participated in a live link with scientists and museum visitors at the Natural History Museum in London to talk about their experiences with La Soufriere volcano.

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