Official
Volcanic Activity
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (Update)
On 15 June, the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Health and Wellness reported that the eruption of the La Soufriére in April has caused the evacuation and displaced around 14,000 residents of the northern half of St. Vincent. Thousands of evacuees were placed in temporary shelters where basic supplies are beginning to dwindle. The UK Royal Navy has delivered 75 tones of humanitarian aid to those affected by the eruption and the UK government has given £800,000 and provided technical expertise in coordinating continued relief efforts. The report is available at: Ministry of Health and Wellness
Wildfire
United States of America
On 16 June, the US Federal Emergency Management Agency reported a wildfire around Red Lodge and Belfry Montana affecting a combined population of 2,500 residents. Over 10,000 acres have burned and currently the wildfire is uncontained and still spreading. Voluntary evacuation is currently in effect for 900 people and according to media report an evacuation warning has been issued for the town of Bearcreek. The Montana Red Cross has opened a shelter for those displaced by the fire. The reports are available at: FEMA and Q2 Billings.
Unofficial
Severe Weather
Colombia
On 16 June, media reported heavy rains, floods, and landslides in the department of Antioquia that have affected 200 families and have injured 6 people. In the municipality of Granada, a landslide was reported that injured 5 people and caused damage to 13 buildings. In Santa Rosa de Osos, 60 landslides affected 70 families, and in Yolombó a landslide caused serious damage to a home and caused an injury. San Carlos was impacted by two streams overflowing which affected 65 families. In El Retiro, 6 landslides were reported and the overflow of a nearby stream caused flooding and damages to 4 homes. In total, 10 municipalities in Antioquia have been affected and 17 have declared a public state of emergency. The municipalities of Gómez Plata, Santa Rosa de Osos, and Granada remain on red alert and 47 municipalities remain on orange alert due to increased risk of landslides. The report is available at: Infobae