EOC Officially Activated. Announcement at 6.00PM regarding Schools, Businesses and Civil Service. | SMN News

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):— The Prime Minister Hon. Leona Romeo Marlin officially activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) after 2.00 pm on Thursday in a meeting with the 10 Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) and associated partners.

Tropical Storm Jerry has been upgraded to a Hurricane and is the fourth hurricane of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season. The country remains under a Tropical Storm Watch at this point in time, however this status could be upgraded later today.

An announcement will be made at 6.00 PM via all media by the Prime Minister with respect to the status

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