Mandatory evacuation issued for coastal and low lying areas

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) hereby issues a mandatory evacuation order for all persons in coastal and low lying areas based on the Hurricane Warning now in effect for Jamaica issued by the Meteorological Service.

The evacuation order is specifically for those areas with a high frequency of impact.

 The affected areas in Kingston and St. Andrew  are  Hope River Valley to include Kintyre, Tavern and Bull Bay to include Taylor Lands, Weise Road, Cane River Pen and Caribbean Terrace

Over in  Clarendon  person in Alley and Portland Cottage are urged to evacuate.

In  St. Catherine special focus is being paid to Nightingale Grove and sections of Lauriston closer to the Rio Cobre, Thompson Pen , Dam Head, communities along NIC Infrastructure – Fairview, St. Johns Road, Frazers Content and  the Hellshire Fishing Beach

Persons are advised that the following Shelters have been activated and are now available for occupancy:

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A full list of shelters may be viewed at www.odpem.org.jm.

The ODPEM is reminding all members of the public to exercise caution during these times and to continue monitoring the press for future updates.