National disaster officials are auditing the outcomes of the Caribe Wave 2026 tsunami exercise, with a focus on strengthening emergency protocols and expanding tsunami-ready designations across Antigua and Barbuda.
According to Antigua Observer, the Public Relations Officer for the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS), Midcie Francis, spoke with Observer Media over the weekend about the ongoing review process following the regional drill.
The evaluation is part of a broader effort by NODS to assess how effectively the twin-island state responded during the exercise and to identify areas requiring improvement. Officials are examining response procedures, public communication systems, and community readiness as part of the audit.
Expanding tsunami-ready designations across the country remains a key priority for the agency as it works to bolster national resilience against tsunami threats in the Caribbean region.
Caribe Wave is a periodic regional tsunami preparedness exercise coordinated across Caribbean nations to test warning systems, evacuation procedures, and interagency communication. The 2026 iteration provided Antigua and Barbuda with a structured opportunity to measure the strength of its current disaster response framework.
NODS is expected to release findings from the audit as the review process concludes, with recommendations anticipated to inform future preparedness planning across the country.
