Arima Disaster Management Unit

With profound sadness, we remember the life and legacy of Mrs. Sharon Juste-Logie. Her dedication, leadership, and unwavering service have left a lasting mark on all who had the privilege of working with her.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.

Gone but never forgotten. Her legacy lives on. 🕊️

Showcasing real teamwork, unity and unstoppable community spirit, the CERT Zonal Rounds (East Zone) brought pure energy from start to finish! 💪🔥

A massive thank you to all our CERT members who showed up, stepped up and demonstrated what it truly means to serve on Sunday 12th April, 2026. From coordination to quick thinking under pressure, the level of teamwork on display proves that strong communities are built by committed people working together.

And we’re just getting started!

We want to see even more residents of the Borough of Arima stepping forward to join CERT and be part of this movement. If you’re ready to make a difference, now is the time to be apart of the East Zone for the grand finale.

Next stop: CERT Finals 🏆
📍 Skinner Park
📅 May 24th, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Come out, bring the support, and witness the best of the best in action!

Stronger together. Safer together. CERT strong.

🚨🔥 CERT MEMBERS – WE NEED YOU BACK IN ACTION! 🔥🚨

Yesterday’s training delivered hands-on Light Search & Rescue skills, with participants sharpening their ability to safely locate and assist victims in disaster scenarios. From scene size-up to team-based rescue techniques, the energy and teamwork were outstanding💪

But we’re not stopping there…

🚑 TRAINING CONTINUES TODAY – DISASTER MEDICAL OPERATIONS
📍 Arima Borough Corporation Disaster Management Unit, Stockpile Compound
🕟 4:30 PM

👉 Previously CERT-trained? This is your call to return!
Come out, refresh your skills, and get back in the field where you’re needed most. Your training can make a real difference in an emergency.

Let’s build a stronger, more prepared Arima—together.

FirstResponders

𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧
𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺 19𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺 2026
𝘐𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵 10:08 𝘈𝘔
𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘥 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵

𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗗,𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗢 & 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗠.𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗦
Mostly sunny and breezy with one or two brisk showers. Tonight will be settled with a light breeze, despite a brisk shower. 🌧️

𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘪𝘶𝘴🌡
Piarco:
Forecast max. Temp: 32°C

Crown Point:
Forecast max. Temp: 31°C

𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀🌊🌊
🔹 Moderate in the Trinidad and Tobago and the Windwards but Moderate to rough in the Leewards.
𝘞𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴
🔹 2.0 to 2.5m in the Windwards but 2.5 to occasionally 3.0m in the Leewards
, in open waters
🔹 blo1.0m, in sheltered areas

For full forecast please visit:
https://www.metoffice.gov.tt/

BUSHFIRE ALERT – DRY SEASON WARNING 🔥
The dry season brings an increased risk of bushfires. Hot temperatures, low rainfall and strong winds allow fires to spread quickly—often caused by human activity.

The Arima Borough Corporation Disaster Management Unit warns to:
-Do NOT light fires outdoors
-Avoid burning garbage or vegetation
-Never discard lit ci******es or matches

If you see smoke or fire, report it immediately:
📞 TTFS 990 | Arima Borough Corporation DMU 612-4222 / 800-2222
Every action matters. Let’s protect lives, homes, wildlife, and our environment.

Strengthening Our Readiness to Serve the Borough of Arima! 🚨
The Disaster Management Unit of the Arima Borough Corporation recently joined the other 13 Municipal Corporations in a specialised training programme titled “The Art of Managing an Emergency Operations Centre.”

This important initiative was made possible through collaboration between the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government’s Disaster Management Coordinating Unit (DMCU) and Apexis Risk Innovation Group, an affiliate of the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Corporate Learning Center.

This training provided disaster responders across Trinidad and Tobago with practical tools, real-world scenarios, and modern techniques to enhance coordination, decision-making, and overall effectiveness in managing Emergency Operations Centres during critical events.

For us in Arima, every opportunity to build capacity matters. Strengthening our skills means strengthening our community, and we remain committed to improving how we prepare for, coordinate, and respond to emergencies that may affect our burgesses.

Standing With Our Caribbean Family 🇯🇲🤝🇹🇹

In recent weeks, the Arima Borough Corporation Disaster Management Unit has been working closely with the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government and other Municipal Corporations to gather relief supplies for the people of Jamaica following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa.

Thanks to the kindness and generosity of the Arima community, we were able to collect a significant amount of items. On Friday 14th November 2025, these donations were carefully prepared and sent to the Port of Point Lisas, where they began their journey to support the affected families in Jamaica.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to every resident who contributed. Your willingness to help, your compassion and your sense of community truly reflect the spirit of Arima. Together, we continue to show that in times of need, Caribbean people stand strong side by side.