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| News Release The National Hurricane Center out of Miami says that interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of the disturbance which is forecasted to reach the Leeward Islands on Wednesday. The system on Monday afternoon was located approximately over 1000 miles east of the Lesser Antilles out in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean.? The disturbance is moving very fast at 20 to 25 miles per hour. The ODM will be closely monitoring this system for possible further development. # # #
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE News Release ? Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org ? For Immediate Release: Monday, August 20, 2012/N226 ? ODM calls on population to monitor weather reports as disturbance approaches islands ? GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) is calling on the population to monitor a Tropical Wave (TW) associated with a Low Pressure system #94, which on Monday has the potential to become a tropical storm within the next 48 hours. The National Hurricane Center out of Miami says that interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of the disturbance which is forecasted to reach the Leeward Islands on Wednesday. The system on Monday afternoon was located approximately over 1000 miles east of the Lesser Antilles out in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean. The disturbance is moving very fast at 20 to 25 miles per hour. The ODM will be closely monitoring this system for possible further development. # # # ? Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323) Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten |
| - SxmDCOMM - Be aware of food and water safety this hurricane season |
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| News Release GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? During the hurricane season, residents must be prepared for different things.? The Office of Disaster Management in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health would like to bring forth the following tips regarding food and water safety before and after a hurricane strike. Make sure you have appliance thermometers in your refrigerator and freezer.? An appliance thermometer will indicate the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer in case of a power outage and help determine if the food is safe.? Make sure the freezer is at or below 0 degrees F and the refrigerator is at or below 40 degrees F. Freeze containers of water for ice to help keep food cold in the freezer, refrigerator, or coolers after the power is out.? If your normal water supply is contaminated or unavailable, the melting ice will supply drinking water. Freeze refrigerated items such as leftovers, milk, and fresh meat and poultry that you may not need immediately.? This helps keep them at a safe temperature longer.? Group food together in the freezer.? This helps the food stay cold longer.? Have coolers on hand to keep refrigerator food cold if the power will be out for more than four hours.? Purchase or make ice cubes and store in the freezer for use in the refrigerator or in a cooler.? Freeze gel packs ahead of time for use in coolers. Plan ahead and know where dry ice and block ice can be purchased.? Store food on shelves that will be safely out of the way of contaminated water in case of flooding.? Make sure to have a supply of bottled water stored where it will be as safe as possible from flooding. When the power goes out keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to maintain the cold temperature.? The refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours if it is unopened.? A full freezer will keep the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed. If you plan to eat refrigerated or frozen meat, poultry, fish or eggs while they are still at safe temperatures, it?s important that the food is thoroughly cooked to the proper temperature to assure that any food borne bacteria that may be present is destroyed. Wash fruits and vegetables with water from a safe source before eating.? For infants, if possible, use prepared, canned baby formula that requires no added water.? When using concentrated or powered formulas, prepare with bottled water if the local water source is potentially contaminated.? The hurricane season runs through November 30. # # # Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE News Release Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, St. Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org For Immediate Release: Monday, August 20, 2012/N224 Be aware of food and water safety this hurricane season GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? During the hurricane season, residents must be prepared for different things. The Office of Disaster Management in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health would like to bring forth the following tips regarding food and water safety before and after a hurricane strike. Make sure you have appliance thermometers in your refrigerator and freezer. An appliance thermometer will indicate the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer in case of a power outage and help determine if the food is safe. Make sure the freezer is at or below 0 degrees F and the refrigerator is at or below 40 degrees F. Freeze containers of water for ice to help keep food cold in the freezer, refrigerator, or coolers after the power is out. If your normal water supply is contaminated or unavailable, the melting ice will supply drinking water. Freeze refrigerated items such as leftovers, milk, and fresh meat and poultry that you may not need immediately. This helps keep them at a safe temperature longer. Group food together in the freezer. This helps the food stay cold longer. Have coolers on hand to keep refrigerator food cold if the power will be out for more than four hours. Purchase or make ice cubes and store in the freezer for use in the refrigerator or in a cooler. Freeze gel packs ahead of time for use in coolers. Plan ahead and know where dry ice and block ice can be purchased. Store food on shelves that will be safely out of the way of contaminated water in case of flooding. Make sure to have a supply of bottled water stored where it will be as safe as possible from flooding. When the power goes out keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to maintain the cold temperature. The refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours if it is unopened. A full freezer will keep the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed. If you plan to eat refrigerated or frozen meat, poultry, fish or eggs while they are still at safe temperatures, it?s important that the food is thoroughly cooked to the proper temperature to assure that any food borne bacteria that may be present is destroyed. Wash fruits and vegetables with water from a safe source before eating. For infants, if possible, use prepared, canned baby formula that requires no added water. When using concentrated or powered formulas, prepare with bottled water if the local water source is potentially contaminated. The hurricane season runs through November 30. # # # Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323) Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten |
| - SxmDCOMM - Tourism Sector and Business Community Reminded It Only Takes One |
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CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE News Release Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org For Immediate Release: Sunday, August 19, 2012/N219 Tourism Sector and Business Community Reminded It Only Takes One GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Disaster Coordinator Winston Salomon is advising the country?s mainstay, the tourism sector and business community overall, to review hurricane preparation plans since we are now in the most active period of the 2012 hurricane season which runs from August 15 and through October 15. The tourism sector, business community and residents are also advised to pay keen attention to weather reports with special focus on the Eastern Atlantic Ocean where tropical weather systems that form off the African Coast (Cape Verde Islands) can become a serious threat to the Eastern Caribbean island chain. This year?s Atlantic hurricane season got off to a busy start, with eight named storms to date, and the U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Centre which released an updated outlook, still indicates a 50 per cent chance of a near-normal season, but increases the chance of an above-normal season to 35 per cent. At this stage of the hurricane season, tourism-oriented businesses should be prepared. The prevention of the loss of life of our visitors and staff along with protecting property from damage is the responsibility of every business owner. The engine of the economy is every single business operation on the island. Each one plays a very important role in the island?s tourism-oriented economy. As the Office of Disaster Management annual theme says, ?It only takes one!? Now is the time for business community in its entirety as well as residents to review what preparations are in place, and not when a storm is about to hit. The remaining names of potential storms for the 2012 season are: Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Michael, Nadine, Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sandy, Tony, Valerie and William. The hurricane season runs through November 30. # # # Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323) Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten |
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It's a beautiful day on Sint Maarten, but everyone is in busy in preparation for what looks to be Isaac brewing in the Atlantic. Boats are being hauled at a rapidly increasing pace - looks to be a busy week down here . . . Stay safe - I'll update as needed. Greg Kahn m/v Henrietta II |
| - SxmDCOMM - ODM monitoring Tropical Depression #7 east of the Caribbean islands |
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| News Release Late Friday afternoon TD#7 was approximately 500 miles east of the Windward Islands and moving quickly at 24 miles per hour to the West; wind speeds are 35 miles per hour. TD#7 could become Tropical Storm Gordon before reaching the Lesser Antilles.? The Depression will approach the Windward and Leeward Islands on Saturday. A number of Caribbean islands have issued tropical storm watches for their populations, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Dominica, Martinique and Guadeloupe. A Tropical Storm Watch for the aforementioned islands means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area within 24 to 48 hours. # # #
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE News Release ? Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org ? For Immediate Release: Friday, August 10, 2012/N210 ? ODM monitoring Tropical Depression #7 east of the Caribbean islands ? GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) is monitoring the progress of Tropical Depression #7 (TD#7). Late Friday afternoon TD#7 was approximately 500 miles east of the Windward Islands and moving quickly at 24 miles per hour to the West; wind speeds are 35 miles per hour. TD#7 could become Tropical Storm Gordon before reaching the Lesser Antilles. The Depression will approach the Windward and Leeward Islands on Saturday. A number of Caribbean islands have issued tropical storm watches for their populations, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Dominica, Martinique and Guadeloupe. A Tropical Storm Watch for the aforementioned islands means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area within 24 to 48 hours. # # # ? Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 581-6323, 520-4217) Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten |
| - SxmDCOMM - ODM closely monitoring weather system east of the Caribbean islands |
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| News Release TD#5 is expected to become Tropical Storm Ernesto on Thursday and a number of Caribbean islands have issued tropical storm watches for their populations, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Martinique and Guadeloupe. A Tropical Storm Watch for the aforementioned islands means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area within 48 hours. Early Thursday evening TD#5 was approximately 700 miles east of the Windward Islands. The National Hurricane Center in Miami, has requested interests in the Lesser Antilles to monitor the progress of this system. # # #
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE News Release ? Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org ? For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 01, 2012/N193 ? ODM closely monitoring weather system east of the Caribbean islands ? GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) is closely monitoring the progress of a low pressure system which was upgraded Thursday afternoon to Tropical Depression #5 (TD#5). TD#5 is expected to become Tropical Storm Ernesto on Thursday and a number of Caribbean islands have issued tropical storm watches for their populations, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Martinique and Guadeloupe. A Tropical Storm Watch for the aforementioned islands means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area within 48 hours. Early Thursday evening TD#5 was approximately 700 miles east of the Windward Islands. The National Hurricane Center in Miami, has requested interests in the Lesser Antilles to monitor the progress of this system. # # # ? Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 581-6323, 520-4217) Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten |
| - SxmDCOMM - Radio Announcement - Heavy Rainfall Watch Discontinued; Precautionary Statement is in Force ? drive with caution |
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| News Release The public and motorists are advised to be vigilant and to drive with caution if any heavy rainfall does occur. # # #
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE News Release ? Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org ? For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 31, 2012/N190-5.45pm RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT ? Heavy Rainfall Watch Discontinued; Precautionary Statement is in Force ? drive with caution ? GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management has been informed by the Meteorological Department of Curacao that the heavy rainfall watch has been discontinued. A precautionary statement has been issued by the aforementioned Meteo Dept. and is now in force. The public and motorists are advised to be vigilant and to drive with caution if any heavy rainfall does occur. # # # ? Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cell: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323) Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten |
| - SxmDCOMM - URGENT Radio Announcement - Country under Heavy Rainfall Watch until 3.00PM Tuesday |
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| News Release Heavy rainfall and/or thunder showers are forecasted to continue to impact the weather as a Tropical Wave moves through the islands. The heavy rainfall watch is in effect until Tuesday, 3.00PM, according to Meteorological Department of Curacao. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving in low lying areas which could flood ? street flooding - due to heavy and persistent rainfall.? Motorists driving near hillsides are also asked to exercise caution with respect to possible rock falls. Drivers and individuals who do not need to be on the road should remain at home until weather conditions improve. Emergency first responders such as Fire Department, Police and Ambulance services are monitoring the situation and prepared to respond to any emergencies. A team from the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, continue to closely monitor the situation and are prepared to take the necessary measures should the need arise with respect to the road network system. # # #
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE News Release ? Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org ? For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 31, 2012/N188-11.45am RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT ? Country under Heavy Rainfall Watch; Drivers cautioned about: possible flooding in low lying areas; and rock falls due to persistent rainfall ? drive with caution ? GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management informs the general public that a heavy rainfall watch is in effect. Heavy rainfall and/or thunder showers are forecasted to continue to impact the weather as a Tropical Wave moves through the islands. The heavy rainfall watch is in effect until Tuesday, 3.00PM, according to Meteorological Department of Curacao. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving in low lying areas which could flood ? street flooding - due to heavy and persistent rainfall. Motorists driving near hillsides are also asked to exercise caution with respect to possible rock falls. Drivers and individuals who do not need to be on the road should remain at home until weather conditions improve. Emergency first responders such as Fire Department, Police and Ambulance services are monitoring the situation and prepared to respond to any emergencies. A team from the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, continue to closely monitor the situation and are prepared to take the necessary measures should the need arise with respect to the road network system. # # # ? Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cell: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323) Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten |
| - SxmDCOMM - URGENT Radio Announcement - Country under Heavy Rainfall Advisory until 12.00PM |
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| News Release The heavy rainfall advisory is in effect until Tuesday, 12.00PM. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving in low lying areas which could flood ? street flooding - due to heavy and persistent rainfall.? Motorists driving near hillsides are also asked to exercise caution with respect to possible rock falls. Drivers and individuals who do not need to be on the road should remain at home until weather conditions improve. Lightning strikes are also forecasted, and therefore residents should switch off and disconnect sensitive electronic equipment; and disconnect your phone line from your computer. Emergency services and teams from the Ministry of Public Infrastructure are closely monitoring the situation and are prepared to take the necessary measures should the need arise with respect to the road network system. # # #
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE News Release ? Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org ? For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 31, 2012/N187-8.30am RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT ? Country under Heavy Rainfall Advisory; Drivers cautioned about: possible flooding in low lying areas; and rock falls due to persistent rainfall ? drive with caution ? GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management has been informed by the Meteorological Department of Curacao on Monday morning that a heavy rainfall advisory (is when heavy rains are about to occur or are occurring already) is in effect as heavy thunder showers continue to move through the islands which is related to a Tropical Wave. The heavy rainfall advisory is in effect until Tuesday, 12.00PM. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving in low lying areas which could flood ? street flooding - due to heavy and persistent rainfall. Motorists driving near hillsides are also asked to exercise caution with respect to possible rock falls. Drivers and individuals who do not need to be on the road should remain at home until weather conditions improve. Lightning strikes are also forecasted, and therefore residents should switch off and disconnect sensitive electronic equipment; and disconnect your phone line from your computer. Emergency services and teams from the Ministry of Public Infrastructure are closely monitoring the situation and are prepared to take the necessary measures should the need arise with respect to the road network system. # # # ? Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cell: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323) Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten |
| - SxmDCOMM - URGENT Radio Announcement 6.20pm UPDATE Country remains under a Heavy Rainfall Advisory |
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| News Release Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving in low lying areas which could flood ? street flooding - due to forecasted heavy and persistent rainfall, and/or avoid driving in flooded streets until heavy rains taper off or has ended.? Motorists driving near hillsides are also asked to exercise caution with respect to possible rock falls. Drivers and individuals who do not need to be on the road should remain at home until weather conditions improve. Lightning strikes are also forecasted, and therefore residents should switch off and disconnect sensitive electronic equipment; and disconnect your phone line from your computer. # # #
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE News Release ? Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org ? For Immediate Release: Monday, July 30, 2012/N185-6.20pm RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT ? Heavy Rainfall Advisory remains in effect until Monday 9.00pm; Drivers cautioned about: possible flooding in low lying areas; and rock falls due to forecasted rainfall ? drive with caution ? GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management has been updated by the Meteorological Department of Curacao that the country remains under a heavy rainfall advisory (is when heavy rains about to occur or occurring already, but not strong enough to require a warning) until Monday 9.00pm. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving in low lying areas which could flood ? street flooding - due to forecasted heavy and persistent rainfall, and/or avoid driving in flooded streets until heavy rains taper off or has ended. Motorists driving near hillsides are also asked to exercise caution with respect to possible rock falls. Drivers and individuals who do not need to be on the road should remain at home until weather conditions improve. Lightning strikes are also forecasted, and therefore residents should switch off and disconnect sensitive electronic equipment; and disconnect your phone line from your computer. # # # ? Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cell: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323) Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten |
| - SxmDCOMM - URGENT Radio Announcement - Country now under a Heavy Rainfall Advisory - Code ORANGE |
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| News Release Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving in low lying areas which could flood ? street flooding - due to forecasted heavy and persistent rainfall, and/or avoid driving in flooded streets until heavy rains taper off or has ended.? Motorists driving near hillsides are also asked to exercise caution with respect to possible rock falls. Drivers and individuals who do not need to be on the road should remain at home until weather conditions improve. Lightning strikes are also forecasted, and therefore residents should switch off and disconnect sensitive electronic equipment; and disconnect your phone line from your computer. # # #
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE News Release ? Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org ? For Immediate Release: Monday, July 30, 2012/N184-1.20am RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT ? Country under Heavy Rainfall Advisory; Drivers cautioned about: possible flooding in low lying areas; and rock falls due to forecasted rainfall ? drive with caution ? GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management has been updated by the Meteorological Department of Curacao that the country is now under a code Orange and a heavy rainfall advisory (is when heavy rains about to occur or occurring already, but not strong enough to require a warning) is now in effect until late Monday afternoon. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving in low lying areas which could flood ? street flooding - due to forecasted heavy and persistent rainfall, and/or avoid driving in flooded streets until heavy rains taper off or has ended. Motorists driving near hillsides are also asked to exercise caution with respect to possible rock falls. Drivers and individuals who do not need to be on the road should remain at home until weather conditions improve. Lightning strikes are also forecasted, and therefore residents should switch off and disconnect sensitive electronic equipment; and disconnect your phone line from your computer. # # # ? Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cell: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323) Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten |
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| News Release According to the Office of Disaster Management, these plans should be in place since before the hurricane season which started on June 1. The season so far has seen four storms form with the last one being Debby that caused severe flooding and discomfort in parts of the U.S. state of Florida a few days ago. Property damages that can be expected from hurricanes and coastal flooding have been increasing year by year, and in many places the threat to life is increasing as well, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Most coastal communities are vulnerable to one or more different kinds of flooding and related hazards: frequent flooding from storm surge and winds; and storm-caused erosion of bluffs and beaches. Coastal areas of Sint Maarten are: Beacon Hill, Cupecoy, vicinity of the Princess Juliana International Airport, Simpson Bay, Pelican, Cay Bay, Belair & Little Bay, Philipsburg, Pointe Blanche, Red Pond, Oyster Pond and Guana Bay. In the event of a passing hurricane, homeowners should secure their possessions to upper levels of the structure.? If you decide not to stay in your home, you should make the necessary arrangements before the passing of a hurricane on where you would stay to ride out the passing of the storm system.? One should not wait until the last moment to evacuate their home.? Rising storm waters can also flood coastal roads. The most important link in the chain of preparation and response for coastal flooding is you.? Take the necessary measures to prepare your family and home, according to the Office of Disaster Management. Here is a check list if you have to leave your home before a hurricane strike due to high storm surge that is expected: turn off water and gas; have a radio and spare batteries; a first aid kit; flashlight; spare bedding; bottled water and tinned food; house keys; prescription medicine; cash and credit cards; mobile phone and spare clothing.
Corporate & Government?PR/Communications roddy.heyliger.pr at gmail.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE News Release ? Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721-543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org ? For Immediate Release: Thursday, June 28, 2012/N159 ? Coastal residents advised to have plans in place for storm surge flooding ? GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Coastal residents are advised to have plans in place for possible storm surge in the event of a passing hurricane along the south coast of the country. According to the Office of Disaster Management, these plans should be in place since before the hurricane season which started on June 1. The season so far has seen four storms form with the last one being Debby that caused severe flooding and discomfort in parts of the U.S. state of Florida a few days ago. Property damages that can be expected from hurricanes and coastal flooding have been increasing year by year, and in many places the threat to life is increasing as well, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Most coastal communities are vulnerable to one or more different kinds of flooding and related hazards: frequent flooding from storm surge and winds; and storm-caused erosion of bluffs and beaches. Coastal areas of Sint Maarten are: Beacon Hill, Cupecoy, vicinity of the Princess Juliana International Airport, Simpson Bay, Pelican, Cay Bay, Belair & Little Bay, Philipsburg, Pointe Blanche, Red Pond, Oyster Pond and Guana Bay. In the event of a passing hurricane, homeowners should secure their possessions to upper levels of the structure. If you decide not to stay in your home, you should make the necessary arrangements before the passing of a hurricane on where you would stay to ride out the passing of the storm system. One should not wait until the last moment to evacuate their home. Rising storm waters can also flood coastal roads. The most important link in the chain of preparation and response for coastal flooding is you. Take the necessary measures to prepare your family and home, according to the Office of Disaster Management. Here is a check list if you have to leave your home before a hurricane strike due to high storm surge that is expected: turn off water |
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