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26 Aug 2009

British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: DDM hosts successful result- based management training

Report
— Government of the British Virgin Islands
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is continuing efforts to improve its performance and efficiency levels as well as that of its partners.

Recently, the department in collaboration with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (CDERA) through the Regional Comprehensive Disaster Management Harmonization Implementation Project which is funded by the Department for International Development (DFID) and Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), embarked on a training session in pursuit of this objective.

The three-day training focused on a Results-Based

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08 Dec 1999

Colombia + 6 others
OXFAM Emergencies Bulletin Dec 1999 Latin America/Caribbean

Report
— Oxfam
Hurricane Mitch
Hurricane Mitch's week-long path of destruction through Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala at the end of October 1998 left thousands dead and missing, hundreds of thousands homeless, and caused devastation to homes, infrastructure and production that will leave these countries struggling to recover for years. After assessing the damages produced by Hurricane Mitch, Oxfam intervened through an initial six month emergency programme. Oxfam's programme has now finished its emergency phase and is starting the rehabilitation process. Oxfam has
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12 Nov 1999

Antigua and Barbuda
FAO/GIEWS - Foodcrops & Shortages 11/99 - Antigua and Barbuda

Report
— Food and Agriculture Organization
The country has been affected by hurricane "José" rains and winds in late October. Preliminary reports indicate that damage to housing and infrastructure has been incurred, while an evaluation of possible damage to the important tourist infrastructure is underway. An assessment of damage to the agricultural sector has not yet been made available. The island is currently being threatened by Hurricane "Lenny". COSTA RICA (2 November)
Storm rains and flooding in September and October have affected the country, particularly the provinces of San
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03 Nov 1999

Antigua and Barbuda + 2 others
Antigua and Barbuda: Hurricane Jose Appeal No. 31/99

Report
— IFRC
THIS APPEAL SEEKS CHF 363,000 IN CASH, KIND AND SERVICES TO ASSIST 2,000 BENEFICIARIES FOR TWO MONTHS
Summary

José, a category 2 hurricane, moved over the Northern Leeward Islands on 19 - 21 October with intense winds of 160 km, causing widespread wind and flood damage in Antigua and Barbuda. The impact in St. Kitts and Nevis, was less severe as the winds passed to the north of these islands.

Antigua and Barbuda was affected by Hurricane Jose at approximately 16:00 hrs on October 20 with intense rainfall, strong

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25 Oct 1999

Puerto Rico (The United States of America) + 1 other
Jose Near Nova Scotia

Report
— Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington October 25, 1999 - The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports Tropical Storm Jose has moved out into the Atlantic about 575 miles southeast of Nova Scotia. The system is losing its tropical characteristics and NHC forecasters have issued the last NHC Jose advisory.

Jose moved through the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) and Puerto Rico (PR) on October 21 with minimal impact. Damage on both the USVI and PR was limited to a few power outages and some scattered debris. There were no reports of fatalities or injuries associated with Jose.

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22 Oct 1999

Bermuda
Jose moves on

Report
— Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington October 22, 1999 -- The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports Jose is on its way into the Atlantic today. At 5 a.m., Jose was located about 130 miles northeast of San Juan, PR, moving off to the north at 10 mph. Maximum sustained winds were 65 mph, which is not quite hurricane level.

NHC forecasters expect Jose's current track to continue through tomorrow night, followed by a turn to the northeast. Some strengthening is anticipated, and Jose may actually regain hurricane status. However, NHC forecasters do not believe the system poses a threat to any US land and possessions.

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21 Oct 1999

Anguilla + 6 others
Caribbean: Hurricane Jose Information Bulletin No. 1

Report
— IFRC
The Disaster
Jose, classified as a category 2 hurricane with winds of 160 kilometres per hour, has been moving through the northern Leeward Islands at about 17 kilometres per hour. Satellite reports from yesterday afternoon predicted that most of the islands in this region will be affected by the heavy rainfall, higher tides and strong winds.

The Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross Society reported that Hurricane Jose struck the islands at 4:00 hrs local time with intense rainfall and battering waves. It is too early to evaluate damages to the island at this time.

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21 Oct 1999

Anguilla + 6 others
Hurricane Jose weakens after hammering Antigua

Report
— Reuters - AlertNet
By Colin James

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Hurricane Jose weakened on Thursday to a minimal hurricane, but not before pummeling the tiny islands of the northeastern Caribbean.

The eye of the storm and its fiercest winds passed on Wednesday directly over Antigua, a tourism-dependent island badly damaged by Hurricane Luis four years ago.

Winds clocked at 100 mph (160 kph) blew off roofs, downed power lines and knocked over trees. Residents were cautioned to stay inside.

But by 5 a.m. EDT (0900 GMT) on Thursday,

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21 Oct 1999

Puerto Rico (The United States of America) + 1 other
Hurricane Jose Turning Away From Puerto Rico and USVI

Report
— Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington October 21, 1999 -- The latest Hurricane Jose forecast from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) shows the storm tracking farther away from the US Virgin Islands (USVI) and Puerto Rico (PR) this morning.

Once it passes the islands, NHC forecasters expect Jose to turn to the north-northeast and move out into the open water of the Atlantic Ocean.

The storm's position at 5 a.m. was 30 miles east-northeast of St. Thomas, USVI. It is moving to the west-northwest at 14 mph.

Jose weakened overnight and currently

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21 Oct 1999

Anguilla + 4 others
Hurricane Jose Post Impact Situation Report #2

Report
— Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency
Hurricane Jose, with maximum sustained winds of 100mph(160km/hr) passed over the northern Leeward Islands between Wednesday, October 20, and early this morning Thursday, October 21, 1999. The core of the storm passed directly over the island Antigua, where preliminary damage reports indicate that this was the most severely impacted island. The islands of Dominica, Anguilla, Barbuda, St. Kitts/Nevis, Montserrat and the British Virgin Islands experienced tropical storm force conditions. Preliminary reports coming out of these islands suggest that minimal damage resulted from Jose's impact.
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21 Oct 1999

Antigua and Barbuda + 2 others
Weakened Jose heads toward open seas

Report
— Deutsche Presse Agentur
Miami (dpa) - Tropical Storm Jose, downgraded Thursday from a hurricane, was heading toward open seas after churning through the eastern Caribbean where it ripped off roofs, knocked down trees and caused flooding.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center said that at 2100 GMT, Jose was near latitude 19.2 north and longitude 65.7 west, about 90 kilometres north-northeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

It was moving west northwest at 15 kilometres per hour and was expected to turn north on Friday. Sustained winds of 100 kilometres per hour extended outward up to 220 kilometres.

Deutsche Presse Agentur:

Copyright (c) dpa Deutsche Presse-Agentur GmbH

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21 Oct 1999

Anguilla + 2 others
Hurricane Jose Post Impact Situation Report #3

Report
— Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency
EVENT: Hurricane Jose

DATE OF OCCURRENCE: October 20 - 21 1999

As of 5:00pm this afternoon all watches and warnings have been lifted. However caution is to be observed as heavy rainfall and high seas are expected until Jose completely clears the area.

ISLANDS AFFECTED

Damage assessments reports suggest that the impact was greater on Antigua & Barbuda. Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, St. Kitts/Nevis and Montserrat experienced tropical gale force winds and suffered minimal damage.

ANGUILLA

Final report

Damage assessment officials reported

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20 Oct 1999

Anguilla + 9 others
Hurricane Jose - Public Advisory

Report
— National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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WTNT34 KNHC 201155
TCPAT4
BULLETIN
HURRICANE JOSE INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 11A
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
8 AM AST WED OCT 20 1999

...JOSE OVER THE LEEWARD ISLANDS...ALL PREPARATIONS SHOULD BE RUSHED TO COMPLETION...

A HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR...DOMINICA...THE SURROUNDING ISLANDS...MONTSERRAT...ANTIGUA...BARBUDA... NEVIS...ST. KITTS...ST EUSTATIUS...SABA...DUTCH ST MAARTN... ANGUILLA...THE BRITISH AND U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...AND PUERTO RICO.

THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT HAS ISSUED A HURRICANE

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20 Oct 1999

Antigua and Barbuda + 4 others
Tropical Storm Jose Situation Report #5

Report
— Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency
Jose bypasses Dominica but still heading Northwest for the Leeward Islands

At 11am, Wednesday October 19, the center of Hurricane Jose was located near latitude 17.1north, longitude 61.5 west very close to Antigua. With maximum sustained winds near 100 mph (160 km/hr), Jose is moving toward the northwest near 12mph (19km/hr) and this motion is expected to continue during the next 24 hours. On this track the core of Jose should be over portions of the Leeward Islands today.

Earlier this morning the CDERA Coordinating

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20 Oct 1999

Anguilla + 6 others
Hurricane Jose hammers Antigua, heads towards V.I.

Report
— Reuters - AlertNet
By Colin James

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Hurricane Jose blew off roofs, downed power lines and knocked over trees in Antigua on Wednesday as its 100-mph (160-kph) winds pummeled the tiny islands of the northeastern Caribbean.

The eye of the storm and its fiercest winds passed directly over Antigua, a tourism-dependent island badly damaged by Hurricane Luis four years ago. Residents were cautioned to stay inside and prepare for another assault from the back side of the storm as the calm eye moved across.

Jose was on a track expected to take

Reuters - AlertNet:



For more humanitarian news and analysis, please visit www.trust.org/alertnet

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20 Oct 1999

Puerto Rico (The United States of America) + 1 other
Officials Prepare for Hurricane Jose

Report
— Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington October 20, 1999 - Even with a reduced threat, officials are still taking precautions to be ready for the impact of Hurricane Jose. FEMA's regional office in New York City (Region II) with responsibility for coordinating activity in the Caribbean began 24 hour operations in their Regional Operations Center (ROC) this morning.

The Region II Advance Emergency Response Team has personnel staged at the Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) and Puerto Rico (PR).

FEMA Headquarters Logistics is assembling

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19 Oct 1999

Anguilla + 5 others
Tropical Storm Jose Situation Report #3

Report
— Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency
JOSE NOW UPGRADED TO HURRICANE STATUS AND BEARING DOWN ON THE LESSER ANTILLES

Jose is now categorized as a Hurricane and is approaching the Lesser Antilles. Hurricane warnings have been issued for Dominica, Montserrat, Antigua & Barbuda, Nevis, Anguilla and St.Kitts. Hurricane Watches have also been issued for the British and US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for St. Lucia and Barbados whilst a hurricane watch is in effect for St. Lucia.

At 11am,Tuesday October 19, the center

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19 Oct 1999

Antigua and Barbuda + 6 others
Windward Islands brace for Tropical Storm Jose

Report
— Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency
At 2:00pm local time, the National Hurricane Center's Advisory Number 4a has indicated that the center of circulation has reformed to the north of previous positions and is now centered at 12.2N and 55.1W or approximately 305 miles ESE of Bridgetown Barbados. The system is moving towards the west-northwest at near 11mph. This places the closest point of approach to Barbados some 28hours away. A Hurricane Watch has been issued for Barbados and a Tropical Storm Watch for Trinidad & Tobago.

In Barbados, the National Coordinating

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19 Oct 1999

Barbados + 2 others
Jose Could Hit US Virgin Islands Thursday

Report
— Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington October 19, 1999 -- The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports if Tropical Storm Jose stays on its current predicted path, the system should pass directly over the Virgin Islands during the early morning hours of Thursday, Oct. 21. At that time NHC forecasters expect the storm will have intensified to a Category II hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 103 mph.

As of 5 a.m. today, NHC reports the storm was 140 miles east-southeast of Barbados, moving west-northwest at 13 mph. Maximum sustained winds are 65 mph, just 9 mph below Category I hurricane

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19 Oct 1999

Puerto Rico (The United States of America) + 1 other
FEMA Prepares for Jose

Report
— Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington October 19, 1999 -- With the National Hurricane Center (NHC) expecting Jose to soon be at hurricane strength and bearing down on the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, FEMA has begun preparing to deal with season's latest tropical storm.

The regional office in New York City (Region II) has sent a six-member Advance Emergency Response Team (ERT-A) to Puerto Rico. Two team members may be deployed to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Personnel from the US Army Corps of Engineers and SOUTHCOM will accompany the ERT-A.

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