— The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) has opened registration for the Caribe Wave 2026 tsunami exercise, scheduled for Thursday, March 19, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen national disaster preparedness.

In a public notice, NODS said the annual drill provides an opportunity for organizations and communities to test their response procedures and reinforce readiness against potential tsunami threats.

Officials are encouraging businesses, schools, government departments and community groups to register teams for the exercise.

To participate, organizations must contact the NODS office at 462-4206 and provide the name of the organization, the number of participants and their designated safe zone.

NODS described the exercise as a vital component of Antigua and Barbuda’s broader disaster risk reduction strategy, noting that collective involvement plays a key role in enhancing public safety.

The Caribe Wave exercise is conducted across the Caribbean region to evaluate tsunami warning systems, emergency communication protocols and evacuation procedures.