As Jamaica continues to experience significant rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Rafael, Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, is urging residents to remain vigilant. The severe weather system commenced moving off the island’s west coast on Tuesday (November 5) afternoon, which resulted in the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) discontinuing the tropical storm warning issued for the country....

Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy, is imploring residents of Westmoreland to take precautions and heed warnings from the relevant authorities as heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Rafael continue. The storm is moving away from Jamaica. However, strong winds and heavy rainfall associated with the system are still expected across the island on Tuesday (November 5). Mayor Delancy urged...

Jamaicans are encouraged to keep listening to the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) for the latest information on Tropical Storm Rafael. The system, which has produced widespread showers, thunderstorms and strong winds, especially across southern parishes, is moving away from Jamaica’s west coast. The tropical storm warning declared for...

The National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) continues to play a crucial role in mobilising resources, ensuring effective communication and maintaining readiness during a crisis or disaster. Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, told JIS News that the NEOC was activated on Monday (November 4) at Level Three, its highest tier, in response to...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has advised that a flash flood warning is now in effect for southern parishes and a flash flood watch for the rest of the country until 5:00 pm on Tuesday (November 5). The Tropical Storm warning has been discontinued, effective noon today. This as the centre of Tropical Storm Rafael continues...

The St. Thomas Municipal Corporation says assessments are underway across the parish to ascertain the extent of the impact of Tropical Storm Rafael, which passed near Jamaica on Tuesday (November 5). Chief Engineering Officer, Odel Felix, told JIS News that landslides were reported in remote areas of Cedar Valley, Trinity Ville and Bath. He said a Municipal Corporation team is...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is reporting that four shelters across the island are currently open, consequent on the passage of Tropical Storm Rafael. Speaking with JIS News on Tuesday (November 5), ODPEM’s Acting Director General, Richard Thompson, said two shelters have been opened in Clarendon, at Rocky Point, and the Drop-In Centre in May Pen....