PHOTOS: Hurricane Beryl’s Impact on Clarendon
Downed power lines along a section of roadway in Hayes, Clarendon.
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Over $1 Billion in Damage to Agriculture Sector
Preliminary estimates indicate that the island’s agricultural sector has suffered over $1 billion in damage due to the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during an assessment tour of farms...
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JFB Urges Caution by Persons Using Standby Generators
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...
PHOTOS: Hurricane Beryl’s Impact on Sections of St. Elizabeth and Manchester
Downed and uprooted trees along roadways in Williamsfield, Manchester
Watch Out For Hazards – Fire Brigade
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...
OPDEM Urges Caution In Post Beryl Clean-up
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...
NWA Working To Clear All Roads Before Monday
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...
Over 200 Residents Displaced In Rocky Point, Clarendon
KINGTSON, July 6 (JIS): Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says that over 200 residents have been displaced in Rocky Point, Clarendon due to flooding or damage to homes from the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Minister Charles Jr., who was speaking at the Rocky Point Community Centre on Saturday (July 6), during a tour of the...