The Disaster Emergency Communication System has proven effective in coordinating the activities of the national emergency management process. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said the...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says 488 persons are now in shelters across Jamaica. “More shelters are coming on and more persons are going in,” he further advised....
A total of 104 persons have been evacuated from flood-prone communities in Old Harbour Bay, St. Catherine, and are now safe in two shelters. Parish Disaster Coordinator for St. Catherine,...
The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that it has prepared its systems to ensure continued supply of water during and after the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Acting Corporate Public...
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is encouraging citizens to stay off the roads as Hurricane Beryl begins to impact the island. “If you don't have to...
Manager, Communication and Customer Services, National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw, says the agency and its partners remain on high alert and are standing by to safely respond to the...
Citizens are being reminded to follow updates on Hurricane Beryl and emergency response measures from the official communication channels. These are the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM),...
As the island enters the emergency period for the arrival of Hurricane Beryl, there is a call for persons to be very careful how they store food and water, as...
Residents making their way to shelters across the island ahead of the passage of Hurricane Beryl are being reminded to bring essential supplies to last up to three days. “We...