KINGSTON, July 7 (JIS): Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is taking a systematic approach to relief efforts in hurricane-affected areas. Speaking to residents at the Rocky Point Fishing Village during a tour of communities in Southeast Clarendon on Saturday (July 6), the Prime Minister said that the most vulnerable will be prioritised. “We want to...

Downed power lines along a section of roadway in Hayes, Clarendon.

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging persons using standby generators to ensure that the equipment is placed away from their homes.  JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, told JIS News that a generator should be placed at least 25 feet away from the house.  “If it is possible, have [generators placed] outside and make sure that the exhaust pipes are not...

Downed and uprooted trees along roadways in Williamsfield, Manchester

KINGSTON, July 6 (JIS): The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging Jamaicans to exercise caution in their movements in the wake of Hurricane Beryl and watch out for hazards. Speaking with JIS News, Deputy Commissioner of Fire Rescue Operations, Kevin Haughton, noted that downed electrical wires pose a danger. “In terms of building, persons need to ensure that they secure...

KINGSTON, July 6 (JIS): Persons undertaking clean-up activities after the passage of Hurricane Beryl are being urged to exercise caution. The call came from Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, in an interview with JIS News. “A lot of times persons get injured when moving debris. Also, although we didn’t have...

KINGSTON, July 6 (JIS): The National Works Agency (NWA) is working to have all roads rendered impassable due to the passage of Hurricane Beryl cleared before Monday (July 8). Up to Friday (July 5) just under 200 roads were cleared of blockages to allow for at least single-lane traffic. Senior Director for Project Implementation at the NWA, Varden Downer, gave...