Prime Minister Urges Precaution by Jamaicans For Tropical Storm Beryl

Jamaicans are being urged by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, to take the necessary precautions for Tropical Strom Beryl, which is expected to impact the island by next Wednesday.

According to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida, Tropical Storm Beryl, which now poses a threat to countries in the eastern Caribbean, is expected to rapidly strengthen and become a major hurricane by the time it reaches the Windward Islands late Sunday night or Monday, bringing destructive gale-force winds and storm surges.

“I am encouraging all Jamaicans to get your precautionary stocks in place. [These include] food, batteries, candles, and supplies of water. If there are trees that could be a danger to your property, please ensure that you take the necessary actions [to address these],” Prime Minister Holness said.

He was speaking during the St. Andrew South District Consultative Committee Conference on Saturday (June 29) at Pembroke Hall High School.

Mr. Holness advised that several response agencies have been placed on alert for the tropical cyclone, adding that if the worst should occur, the Government is prepared to deal with such.

The Prime Minister maintained that persons should be mindful of the fact that the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is underway, and individuals should by now have either taken the necessary steps to safeguard themselves or be in the process of doing so, against adverse weather events, should these occur.