| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1984 (1984)[1] |
| Jurisdiction | Antigua and Barbuda |
The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is an agency of Antigua and Barbuda that manages disaster management in the nation and region.[2] NODS was created in 1984 from a cabinet decision.[1] NODS is a part of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency.[3]
In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, NODS aided Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada with relief efforts.[4] In preparation for Hurricane Erin, the agency organized a volunteer network for damage prevention and analysis.[5]
References
- "Message from the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) on the Occasion of IDDR 2012". Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency. 2012-10-15. Retrieved 2025-08-16.
- "CELP Profile Antigua and Barbuda" (PDF). Organization of American States. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- "NODS Managing Quantity of Relief to Affected Countries". Antigua News. 2024-07-07. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- Peters, Samuel (2024-07-05). "NODS in constant communication on relief efforts in SVG and Grenada". Antigua Observer Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- "Tropical storm watch issued for some northern parts of the Leeward Islands". Jamaica Gleaner. Bridgetown, Barbados. 2025-08-14. Retrieved 2025-08-15.