Tropical Storm Bret is forecast to move across the Lesser Antilles this evening and tonight as a strong tropical storm. Bret will continue into the Caribbean Sea and dissipate around Sunday. No further advisories will be issued for Tropical Storm Bret.

Tropical Depression Four progressed into Tropical Storm Cindy at 11 PM yesterday within the central tropical Atlantic. At 5 am, Tropical Storm Cindy had maximum sustained winds of 45 miles per hour and is moving toward the west-northwest with a forward speed of 15 miles per hour. The system should continue on a generally west-northwestward for the next several days. The official NHC track forecast places the storm in the vicinity of the Turks and Caicos Islands by early next week. However, it is too early to specify the location and intensity of the system at that time.

The TCI National Weather Service and the Department of Disaster Management & Emergencies will continue to closely monitor this weather system and advise the public accordingly.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PUBLIC

 Here are a few precautionary measures and recommendations for the public to consider:

• Stay Informed: Use this time to download the DDME Alert App for significant weather alerts and for useful information on how to prepare for various hazards. Click the link: http://onelink.to/qe7vn2
• Continue to monitor the DDME website and social media pages for official weather updates.
• Emergency Supplies: Ensure you have an emergency supply kit ready, including non-perishable food items, drinking water, medications, flashlights, batteries, battery-powered radio, and essential supplies for infants or elderly family members.
• Develop an Emergency Plan: Prepare a family emergency plan with communication strategies, evacuation routes, and a designated meeting point. Discuss the plan with all family members to ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities.
• Follow Official Guidelines: Follow the instructions and guidelines provided by local authorities. Do not disregard official advice and take necessary precautions to protect yourself and your family.

The Turks and Caicos Islands National Weather Service and the Department of Disaster Management & Emergencies will continue to monitor the weather conditions and advise the public accordingly.

 

TROPICAL STORM BRET FORMS OVER THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC OCEAN

The TCI National Weather Service and the Department of Disaster Management & Emergencies are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Bret. It is forecasted to strengthen and move across the Lesser Antilles as a hurricane on Thursday and Friday. However, due to the significant uncertainty in the track forecast beyond Friday, it is too early to determine the exact location and intensity of the system.

While there is no immediate threat to the Turks and Caicos Islands, residents and visitors need to stay informed and prepared for any potential changes in the weather conditions. The TCI National Weather Service and the Department of Disaster Management & Emergencies will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PUBLIC

Here are a few precautionary measures and recommendations for the public to consider:

• Stay Informed: Use this time to download the DDME Alert App for significant weather alerts and for useful information on how to prepare for various hazards. Click the link: http://onelink.to/qe7vn2
• Continue to monitor the DDME website and social media pages for official weather updates.
• Emergency Supplies: Ensure you have an emergency supply kit ready, including non-perishable food items, drinking water, medications, flashlights, batteries, battery-powered radio, and essential supplies for infants or elderly family members.
• Develop an Emergency Plan: Prepare a family emergency plan with communication strategies, evacuation routes, and a designated meeting point. Discuss the plan with all family members to ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities.
• Follow Official Guidelines: Follow the instructions and guidelines provided by local authorities. Do not disregard official advice and take necessary precautions to protect yourself and your family.

 

The Turks and Caicos Islands National Weather Service and the Department of Disaster Management & Emergencies will continue to monitor the weather conditions and advise the public accordingly.

Forecaster: H. Hamilton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DRR Clubs in Schools Logo Competition

Calling all imaginative and passionate Graphic Designers to design the logo for our Disaster Risk Reduction Club in Schools Program. The Disaster Risk Reduction Club in Schools Logo Design Competition! The Disaster Risk Reduction Clubs in School Program needs official branding, and the DDME is looking to you for your creative logo ideas!

 

 Eligibility:

1. The contest is open to Students of all ages attending school in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

 

 To Enter:

1. Submissions are open from 29th March – 30th May, 2023.
2. All entries must be submitted electronically to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Email Subject: DRR Club Logo Design Entry).
3. Please include your full name, Age, School Name, telephone number(s), email address, and an explanation of what the designed logo represents.
4. The limit on attachment sizes for the email is 5 MB. If submissions exceed this size, even after compression, please send the images individually and note clearly in your emails that you are doing so.
5. The logo should be sent as a JPEG, PNG or PDF and be no smaller than 1000 x 1000 pixels.

 

Prize

1. The winning entry will be selected by a panel of the DRR Club in Schools Key Stakeholders.

• 1st place – Smart Phone
• 2nd place – Drone
• 3rd place – Tablet

The winner will be announced on 1st June 2023 on DDME’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ddme.tci

 

Deadline

All entries should be submitted by the 30th of May, 2023. Entry to the competition is free of charge.

 

Terms & Conditions

- The logo design must be your original work.

- By entering the competition, you grant the DDME and its partners the rights to use your design to benefit the DRR Club in Schools project at no extra cost.

 - By entering the competition, designers agree that, if their logo is selected, they will work with the DDME to make any necessary additions/alterations to better meet the needs of the DRR Club in the school’s program.