Kiribati cyclone guide¶
In Kiribati, the Office of Te Beretitenti (the President's office) has a Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management division that coordinates and leads national responses to natural disasters and climate crises. The Kiribati Meteorological Service, also a division of that office, provides weather, climate, and ocean information and publishes a statement on the tropical cyclone season. The cyclone season is roughly November to April. We could not confirm a national emergency number on an official page, so none is listed here. Kiribati is on this one page.
Checked on October 10, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from the Office of Te Beretitenti, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management division. Follow announcements from the government and your island council. For cyclone forecasts, call the Kiribati Meteorological Service, listed below. Emergency numbers will be added once official pages confirm them.
What to know in Kiribati¶
- The Kiribati Meteorological Service publishes a Statement on Tropical Cyclone Season 2025/2026 on its website, in English and in Kiribati.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kiribati Meteorological Service, Betio | +686-7402-5444 | Office line, Betio, Tarawa. Not described as an emergency line. |
| Office of Te Beretitenti, Bairiki | +686-7502-1183 | General office line. Also +686-7502-1140. Ask for the Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management division. Not an emergency line. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Kiribati Meteorological Service forecasts: Public weather forecasts, marine forecasts, and the tropical cyclone outlook. Check the date on every forecast. Website.
- Tropical Cyclone Outlook: The Service's statement on the tropical cyclone season. Website.
National resources¶
- Office of Te Beretitenti (OB) portfolio: Describes the Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management division and the Kiribati Meteorological Service. Website.
For state agencies across the country, see the official sources page.
Radio, TV and weather¶
Keep a battery or hand crank radio. When power and cell service fail, radio is often the only way to hear official updates.
Official forecasts¶
- Kiribati Meteorological Service (KMS): Kiribati's national meteorological authority, in Betio, Tarawa. Phone: +686-7402-5444. Website.
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a cyclone shelter
- Cyclone supply list
- After a cyclone: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.