Emergency Shelters In Manchester Ready
June 21, 2021
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The 66 emergency shelters in Manchester are ready to accommodate up to 1,500 residents under the coronavirus (COVID) protocols should the need arise during this
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Hurricanes in Jamaica
Upcoming Storms for the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season
| Name | Category | Storm direction/Path |
|---|---|---|
| Ana | Subtropical Storm | Ana had sustained winds of 45 mph and was located about 175 miles to the northeast of Bermuda on May 22nd. |
| Bill | Tropical Storm | Centre location 40.5 N 62.0 W. Maximum sustained winds 60 mph. Movement NE at 38 mph |
| Claudette | Tropical Storm | Claudette had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph early Monday, the National Hurricane Center said in an advisory. The storm was located 90 miles south of Ocean City, Maryland, and moving east-northeast at 28 mph. |
| Danny | ||
| Elsa | ||
| Fred | ||
| Grace | ||
| Henri | ||
| Ida | ||
| Julian | ||
| Kate | ||
| Larry | ||
| Mindy | ||
| Nicholas | ||
| Odette | ||
| Peter | ||
| Rose | ||
| Sam | ||
| Teresa | ||
| Victor | ||
| Wanda |
Hurricane Season Preparedness Tips
Trim trees
Trim trees that touch power lines or hang over the house and other buildings.
Store extra food
Store extra food, especially things that can be eaten without cooking or which need very little preparation. Electricity may be off during a hurricane, leaving you without refrigeration.
First-aid equipment
Have simple first-aid equipment such as iodine, bandages, eye lotion, etc. at home.
Media
Stay in the Know
Local Government Minister Pleased With Readiness Of Shelters
June 13, 2021
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie is reporting that emergency shelters across the island are in a state of readiness, for
Pay Keen Attention To Credible Information During Hurricane Season – Deputy Mayor
June 8, 2021
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Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis, is calling on residents of Kingston and St. Andrew to pay keen attention to information from credible media
Islandwide Shelter Preparation For Hurricane Season
June 4, 2021
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Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, says islandwide shelter preparation activities got under way last year in readiness
PM Launches National Hurricane Preparedness Campaign
June 2, 2021
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has launched the national hurricane preparedness campaign for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, which lasts from June 1
MET Service Ready For Active Hurricane Season
June 2, 2021
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Director of the Meteorological Service Branch (Met Service), Evan Thompson, says the entity is ready and prepared to keep Jamaicans informed during the 2021 Atlantic
About Hurricanes
What are Hurricanes?
Hurricanes are violent warm-core tropical storms with a minimum wind speed of 119 km or (74 mph) rotating in a counter-clockwise spiral around a region of low pressure called the center of the eye.
Phases of development of a hurricane
A potential hurricane goes through four basic phases before it attains hurricane strength. These phases are: Tropical Disturbance, Tropical Depression, Tropical Storm and Hurricane.
How Hurricanes are Formed
Hurricanes develop over warm tropical waters. The energy necessary for its development comes from the warm ocean waters over which it passes. Through the process of evaporation energy stored in the ocean is lifted into the storm and then released during condensation.
Category Breakdown
Hurricanes are categorized on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale based on their intensity. The Scale starts at 1, which is a minimal hurricane and ends at 5, is a very strong hurricane.
Storms that have impacted Jamaica
| Name | Year | Category on Impact | Storm direction/Path |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Charlie | August 17, 1951 | 3 | 125 mph winds from the ESE with some gusts to 125mph winds |
| Hurricane Allen | August 6, 1980 | 4 | 130 mph to the north from the ESE and passed 37 miles to north |
| Hurricane Gilbert | September 12,1988 | 3 | 121 mph winds from the ESE with gusts to 147mph |
| Hurricane Ivan | September 10-11, 2004 | 4 | 155 mph winds moving approx 50 miles to the south from the ESE with a wind field approx. 85 miles out |
| Hurricane Dean | August 19, 2007 | 4 | passed just south with 145mph winds from the ESE while moving west |
| Tropical Storm Gustav | August 28, 2008 | - | maximum sustained winds of up to 110km/h (70mph) |
| Tropical Storm Nicole | September 29, 2010 | - | |
| Hurricane Sandy | October 24, 2012 | 1 | hit from the south with 80mph winds while moving north |
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