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HMCI Builds NEOC Capacity Through Cadet Corps Workshop
Hazard Management Cayman Islands (HMCI) hosted a one-day WebEOC/NEOC Workshop for members of the Cayman Islands Cadet Corps on Saturday, 5 September 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to build emergency management capacity among Cadets who support the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) as call takers.

HMS Trent to Visit Cayman Islands to Strengthen Hurricane Season Preparedness
HMS Trent, a Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel, will visit the Cayman Islands from Monday 28th September to Thursday 1st October
National Week of Readiness Highlights Importance of Preparedness
Emergency Earthquake Alert - 28 July 2026
All Clear Issued Following Earthquake

All Clear Issued Following Earthquake
Hazard Management Cayman Islands (HMCI) confirms that a magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred at 8:42am this morning, approximately 27 miles (44km) south-southeast of Bodden Town, at a depth of 6.2 miles (10km). An ALL CLEAR has been issued

HMCI PACARF Workshop Marks Pivotal Step in Strengthening National Disaster Response
HMCI successfully convened the second Pre-All Clear Assessment Readiness Framework (PACARF) Workshop on Monday, 29 June 2026, bringing together more than 80 participants from across the public and private sectors in the Cayman Islands and the wider Caribbean region
Saharan Dust Cloud - Alert in effect from Friday, 26 June through Sunday, 28 June 2026
The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability (MHES) and the Public Health Department (PHD) are advising residents to take precautions to protect themselves from the effects of Saharan dust

Cayman Strengthens Disaster Recovery Readiness
Facilitated by UK-based GSB Command Training Ltd., the programme brought together approximately 65 participants from across Government and Statutory Authorities and Government Companies (SAGCs)
Air Quality Remains Within Moderate Range
Health officials also confirmed that there have been no locations recording readings in the Unhealthy or higher categories.
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