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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.

SpaceX Starship 12: Public Safety Notice
HMCI wishes to advise the public of an upcoming SpaceX Starship 12 test launch, scheduled between 15–18 May 2026
Annual Government Hurricane-Preparedness Exercise — Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Now in its 39th consecutive year, this drill—co-ordinated with HMCI—keeps personnel, equipment and procedures storm-ready ahead of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins 1 June. No storm is currently threatening the Cayman Islands
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