The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) is advising the Public that all Ministries, Departments and Agencies will be closed today until after the passage of Hurricane Matthew. The NEOC is also advising that all essential services will remain open and ready to respond. All non-essential employees should take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families during the passage...

The following is a message from the Minister of Local Government and Community Development, the Honourable Desmond McKenzie. Minister McKenzie is urging Jamaicans to take heed and make sure they are adequately prepared for the advent of Hurricane Matthew. If you reside in a flood prone area and you are asked by Authorities to evacuate, please obey. We want you...

As Hurricane Matthew approaches the island, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is appealing for citizens to heed the warnings issued by the authorities. He said that while the Government continues to make preparations for the Category Four system, individuals and families need to put their own safety arrangements in place. “This is not something that...

The National Works Agency (NWA) is carrying out preparatory work in flood prone areas across the island to minimise any damage associated with the passage of Hurricane Matthew. Matthew, which is now a Category Four hurricane, is expected to impact the island as early as Sunday (October 2). A hurricane warning has been issued for Jamaica as at Saturday, October...

Hon. Desmond McKenzie Minister of Local Government and Community Development is urging Jamaicans to take heed and make sure they are adequately prepared for the advent of Hurricane Matthew. If you reside in a flood prone area and you are asked by Authorities to evacuate, please obey. We want you to be safe. All emergency systems are in place and...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says disaster committees have been activated in preparation for the possible impact of Hurricane Matthew on the island. Addressing an emergency meeting of members of Parliament and heads of relevant agencies at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday (September 29), Mr. McKenzie said meetings have been convened at...

OFFICE OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT For Immediate Release Press Release # 2 Issued on: Friday, September 30, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. Hurricane Matthew - NEOC Activation Level 1 The National Disaster Risk Management Council (NDRMC) chaired by the Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, held an emergency Council Meeting yesterday at Jamaica House to address the threat...