Full alert! Hurricane emergency workers summoned, shelter managers on standby
Jamaica was yesterday put on hurricane watch, as Hurricane Dean strengthened to Category Four last night packing winds of up to a maximum 135 miles per hour.It is expected to move over Jamaica some time tomorrow morning.
Supermarkets under siege
A hurricane threatens, and the supermarkets are flooded by customers. That is the typical scene whenever the country is under a weather alert.
Drain cleaning continues - NWA
The National Works Agency (NWA) says drain-cleaning activities, which started before the emergence of Hurricane Dean, are ongoing.
Transport advisories listed
IN LIGHT of the impending passage of Hurricane Dean, some transport companies have issued advisories to passengers regarding service throughout the weekend.The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) yesterday told The Gleaner it was working in conjunction...
Hurricane threat triggers bipartisan collaboration
The Government and the Opposition have agreed to establish a bipartisan committee to monitor and coordinate disaster response measures, if the country is severely affected by Hurricane Dean.Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and Opposition Leader...
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