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Emergency Numbers

The hurricane season begins on June 1st and ends November 30th.

DRM Authority Emergency Numbers

Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM (24 hrs. when the DRM Authority Operations Centre is activated)

(242) 322-6731 (Family Island ONLY)

Department of Social Services Disaster Management Unit

Emergency Numbers

The hurricane season begins on June 1st and ends on November 30th of every year.

DRM Authority: Emergency Numbers

Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM (24 hrs. when the DRM Authority Operations Centre is activated). (242) 322-6731 (Family Island ONLY)
(242) 322-6081
or (242) 322-6065

Department of Social Services Disaster Management Unit

(242) 357-3136