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,...
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...
The St. Elizabeth Health Department has ramped up its disaster preparedness measures, as Hurricane Beryl is expected to affect the island, today (July 3). Parish Manager for the St. Elizabeth...
Vulnerable persons, including those living in low-lying and flood prone areas, are being urged to move to emergency shelters now before the full effect of Hurricane Beryl begins to impact...
The National Works Agency (NWA) has opened its Emergency Operations Centre as part of its response to the likely impact of Hurricane Beryl on the island’s road network. Manager, Communication...
The Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to advise the public that all health centres have been closed for today (Wednesday, July 3, 2024). • Staff of these facilities are...
The security forces will be fully mobilised to maintain public order and assist with disaster relief as soon as Hurricane Beryl passes Jamaica. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,...
Motorists will have free access to the East-West and North-South toll highways from 6:00 p.m. to midnight on Tuesday (July 2). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the...
The Government has provided $5 million per constituency for emergency hurricane preparations and response efforts. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a statement to the...