POND ISLAND–The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is closely monitoring the progress of Tropical Storm Beryl. Residents, businesses and visitors are advised by Prime Minister Leona Romeo-Marlin to assess their hurricane season preparations by checking disaster supply kits and reviewing disaster plans.
The community is also urged by Romeo-Marlin to monitor information from the Meteorological Department and the Department of Communication to stay informed about the storm’s path.
“Tropical Storm Beryl is a reminder that we are in the hurricane season and residents should be prepared to take action when required,” Romeo-Marlin said.
Government and its disaster emergency management system have been very busy internally coordinating and training with external stakeholders to improve preparedness and response to weather related and other natural disasters. “This is a work in progress,” Romeo-Marlin said.
Tropical Storm Beryl formed Thursday afternoon in the tropical Atlantic Ocean. Wind speeds are 50 miles per hour with higher gusts. Beryl is moving Westward to West-northward towards the Caribbean island chain. On this forecast track, Beryl will remain east of the Lesser Antilles through Sunday. Beryl could become a hurricane by today, Friday or Saturday.
The “tiny tropical storm,” according to the United States National Hurricane Center, is forecast to weaken into a trough system just east of the Lesser Antilles over the weekend and will likely bring locally heavy rains and gusty winds to portions of the Leeward Islands on Sunday and Monday.
No watches or warnings are in effect at this point in time.
Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/78311-prime-minister-eoc-closely-monitoring-beryl-s-progress
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