01/07/2024
🌀 Hurricane Alert for the Cayman Islands
On the advice of the Director General of the Cayman Islands National Weather Service and the Director of Hazard Management Cayman Islands, Acting Deputy Governor Eric Bush, in his capacity as Acting Chairman of the National Hazard Management Council, has placed the Cayman Islands under a Hurricane Alert as of 8:00 pm tonight, 30 June 2024.
What does this mean?
✅ A Hurricane Alert signifies that a hurricane poses a potential threat within the next 48-72 hours.
✅ Residents are urged to remain vigilant, stay informed through official government channels, and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
Key Preparedness Tips:
✅ Emergency Kit: Assemble an emergency kit that includes water, non-perishable food, medications, important documents, batteries, flashlights, and other essentials.
✅ Secure Property: Bring outdoor furniture, decorations, and garbage cans inside. Secure windows and doors with shutters or plywood.
✅ Evacuation Plan: Familiarise yourself with local evacuation routes and have a plan in place for where you will go if an evacuation order is issued.
✅ Communicate: Stay in contact with family and friends. Let them know your plans.
✅ Fuel and Power: Ensure your vehicles are fully fueled and that you have backup power sources.
✅ Download NENS App.
Safety and Recovery Measures:
The government is taking comprehensive measures to ensure the safety and recovery of all residents. Emergency response teams are on standby, shelters are being prepared, and resources are being allocated to manage potential impacts. We urge all residents to take this alert seriously and to prepare accordingly.
Further details will be issued at 12 noon tomorrow, Monday 1 July.
Watch the video on CIG YouTube: https://youtu.be/gI2ZCTZKkjE
Read the press release: https://www.gov.ky/news/press-release-details/hurricane-alert-issued-for-the-cayman-islands-stay-vigilant-be-prepared
For the latest and most accurate information, follow these official channels:
WhatsApp:
✅ Cayman Islands Government: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaaYxbN2f3EOINrXHX0S
✅ Cayman Islands National Weather Service: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vadriki8vd1RuPQvhY0M
Bulletins and Advisories:
🌐 GOV.KY
🌐 weather.gov.ky
📻 Radio Cayman 89.9 FM
Emergency Alerts:
📲 Download the NENS app
Storm Preparedness Tips:➡️ CaymanPrepared.ky
Stay safe and stay informed!