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The Meteorological Department of Sint Maarten (MDS) in its Monday, October 2023 6:00P M forecast, reports that trailing moisture due to the slow-moving rain bands of Hurricane Tammy will maintain cloudy skies, occasional wind gusts, showers, and thunderstorms across the local region. Some of these showers may be heavy during the overnight hours as so the Flood Watch will remain in effect until Tuesday morning October 24 at 6:00 AM.
Residents and users of areas prone to flooding should continue exercising caution and use alternative routes to avoid any unnecessary risk to life and property.
Gradual improvement from these adverse conditions is expected by tomorrow Tuesday.
Moderate seas are expected through the next couple of days with waves peaking at seven feet. Small craft operators and swimmers are advised to maintain caution.
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the people, the business community, and visitors of Sint Maarten for your cooperation, vigilance, and timely compliance with the requests of the Government of Sint Maarten to protect life and property in relation to the passing of Hurricane Tammy.
I would also like to extend heart felt gratitude to the members of the EOC, ESF coordinators and their disaster emergency teams for their hard work, commitment, and dedication in preparation for, during and after the passing of Tammy. This is also extended to my colleagues in the Council of Ministers for your cooperation and collaboration during this time.
The EOC is hereby de-activated, and all authorities to deal with any eventualities revert to the relevant Ministers.
Any updates and information will continue to go through the Department of Communications (DCOMM) via the customary official government public information channels.
The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is not yet over. We will still have several weeks to go before November 30th. Continue to remain prepared for whatever nature may bring, your level of preparedness and attention to updates from
Government’s official platforms can save lives.
It has been an honor to serve you as Prime Minister through the preparation for, the passing and aftermath of Hurricane Tammy, until the next event, May God Bless Sint Maarten, and her people. Thank you, Sint Maarten, do stay safe.
For official weather-related information, check out the website of MDS: www.meteosxm.com or visit their social media page Facebook.com/sxmweather/
The Sint Maarten community is urged to learn more about hurricane hazards and resources you need on how to prepare your family, home, or business for a storm/hurricane strike by visiting the Government website: www.sintmaartengov.org/hurricane where you will be able to download your “Hurricane Season Readiness Guide’ and “Hurricane Tracking Chart.” The information here is also valuable for new residents.
Listen to the Government Radio station SXMGOV – 107.9FM - for official information and news before, during and after a hurricane. You can also follow weather related news and information as well as national addresses by the Prime Minister, chairlady of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) by going to @SXMGOV Facebook Page.
To read more:
https://smn-news.com/index.php/st-maarten-st-martin-news/44105-schools-reopen-on-tuesday-eoc-deactivated.html
