Prime Minister Marlin Calls On Nation To Take Hurricane Irma Serious And To Prepare
SINT MAARTEN — (DCOMM) Prime Minister William Marlin as Chairman of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), had his second meeting with the EOC where he was briefed about national preparations for the arrival of Hurricane Irma.
The country is now under a Hurricane Watch issued by the Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS). Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate on Tuesdayevening, and residents and the business community are advised to complete preparations by Tuesday afternoon.
Hurricane Irma on Sunday afternoon was located over 700 miles from the Leeward Islands. It is a major Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 115 miles per hour.
The Prime Minister would like to remind the Sint Maarten community that they should complete their Hurricane Emergency Preparedness plans; check the hurricane shutters/roof on your homes and businesses, and take stock of what needs to be done when the call is made to shutter the aforementioned.
Stay off the road network in order to allow clean-up crews from the Ministry of VROMI, contractors and emergency services to carry out their work unhindered.
Government Status:
Government offices will operate as normal on Monday.
School Closure Status:
Schools will be open on Monday.
Business Closure Status:
Businesses will operate as normal on Monday.
The EOC will meet on Monday to decide status of schools, businesses and government offices with respect to Tuesday.
Hurricane Shelters:
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