Seven (7) Hurricane Shelters Open as of 5:00 PM.

GREAT BAY (DCOMM):— Hurricane Maria is forecast to become a major system when it passes approximately 90 miles south of Sint Maarten on Tuesday.

The country is currently under a Tropical Storm Watch at the issuing of this bulletin/press release.

Residents should complete hurricane preparations by the end of the day on Monday, September 18, and this should include a plan of action with respect to where a person would stay prior to the passing of the hurricane if they feel unsafe in their home.

Use the opportunity now to make arrangements with family or friends as this is part of an individual’s responsibility.

At the same time, review your Hurricane Supply Kit which should contain your identity documents (e.g. Passport, ID Card, Driver’s License, SZV Card), non-perishable food, water, medication, flashlight, battery operated radio, and insurance documents. These should be placed in a ready-to-go bag when staying with family or friends.

For those whose home structure is not good, seven (7) shelters will be open as of 5.00 PM Monday afternoon.

Be responsible, be prepared!

Seven (7) Hurricane Shelters: The list of hurricane shelters is:

  1. St. Maarten Academy School Gym (St. Peters);
  2. Dutch Quarter Community Center (Dutch Quarter);
  3. Belvedere Primary School (Belvedere);
  4. National Institute for Professional Advancement (NIPA, Cay Hill);
  5. Leonard Connor School (Cay Bay);
  6. MAC School, (St. John’s Estate);
  7. Little League Ball Park, (Pond Island);

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