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| Emergency Rescue |
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Emergency No. |
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Virgin Islands Search & Rescue
Monday - Thursday
9:00 am to 2:00 PM |
(284) 494-4357 |
999 or 911
call "MAYDAY" on channel 16 of your VHF radio |
Website
More Info |
| Fire & Rescue |
(284) 494-3473 |
(284) 494-5413 |
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Office for Disaster Preparedness
Monday - Thursday
8:30 am to 4:30 PM
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(284) 494-4499 |
(284) 494-2024 |
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| Peeble's Hospital |
(284) 494-3497 |
(284) 494-3803 |
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Virgin Islands Search & Rescue (V.I.S.A.R.)
If you are in a "dead zone" or "out of range" and wish to use your boat phone to make outgoing calls, you may contact Tortola radio by hailing them on channel 16 on your VHF radio. Speak to an operator and give them the number you are trying to contact. The operator will then call the number you are trying to reach and will call you back when a connection has been made. They will also relay phone calls for you or will contact emergency services if need be. Once you establish radio contact with a Tortola radio operator, you will be asked to switch to channel 27 or 84 to discuss your business.
If anyone outside the BVI is trying to contact a yacht known to be in BVI waters but are unable to reach you on your boat phone, they may call Tortola Radio at: (284) 494-3111. The operator will first try to establish a phone connection or will use the VHF radio to contact the yacht. (Please note that the yacht name must be known by the caller).
Once contact has been made with the yacht, the operator will then phone the original caller (collect) in order to establish a link between the yacht and caller. Always remember to leave your VHF radio on channel 16 when not in use. |
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Office for Disaster Preparedness (ODP)
One of the most impressive characteristics of the BVI is the spirit of "community" which always comes to the forefront during and after any threat which Mother Nature chooses to dish out. In my opinion, the BVI is undoubtedly the "most prepared" of any Caribbean nation and all natural "disasters" are handled by the ODP in a professional, calm, and thorough manner.
In the event of a hurricane or other natural threat which may occur in the region, the ODP will provide ongoing information and directives to the population through radio and television communications. The network of government and private individuals who get to work clearing debris from roads, salvaging yachts and getting life "back to normal" as quickly as possible after a natural disaster, is to be commended and historically has served as a prototype for other Caribbean countries.
The Office for Disaster Preparedness is headed up by Deputy Governor, Mr. Elton Georges, Chairman of the National Emergency Advisory Council and Mr. Franklyn Michael, National Disaster Coordinator.
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Tortola Radio
If you are in a "dead zone" or "out of range" and wish to use your boat phone to make outgoing calls, you may contact Tortola radio by hailing them on channel 16 on your VHF radio. Speak to an operator and give them the number you are trying to contact. The operator will then call the number you are trying to reach and will call you back when a connection has been made. They will also relay phone calls for you or will contact emergency services if need be. Once you establish radio contact with a Tortola radio operator, you will be asked to switch to channel 27 or 84 to discuss your business.
If anyone outside the BVI is trying to contact a yacht known to be in BVI waters but are unable to reach you on your boat phone, they may call Tortola Radio at: (284) 494-3111. The operator will first try to establish a phone connection or will use the VHF radio to contact the yacht. (Please note that the yacht name must be known by the caller).
Once contact has been made with the yacht, the operator will then phone the original caller (collect) in order to establish a link between the yacht and caller. Always remember to leave your VHF radio on channel 16 when not in use. |
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Peebles Hospital
Peebles Hospital is located in Road Town and is capable of handling most any emergency situations. If you or any member of your party have any preexisting medical conditions and you are planning a yacht charter holiday, it is wise to notify VISAR (in advance) of the dates of your trip and to detail your condition as well as any medications you may take. In the event of an emergency, they will have this info on file and can supply same to the attending physician prior to your arrival at the hospital. |
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