NEMO Says Hurricane Shelters Are Ready

As for the availability and readiness of hurricane shelters, National Emergency Management Coordinator, Daniel Mendez, says shelters have been inspected and are ready. Here is how he puts it.

 

Daniel Mendez, National Emergency Coordinator, NEMO

“Yes, the shelter list is on our NEMO Facebook page or website. You can download it from there. The shelters we have inspected. You will find there is a category one, category two list. So depending on the intensity of this storm, we will be opening these shelters as necessary. So, through the district offices you will be provided with information as to which shelters will be open and when those will be open. Prepare your homes, if you need to seek shelter know where you are going. If you are living on the island, you know that this may impact you, start to live on your own. It can get very difficult if you wait until the last minute, you may not get space on a boat if evacuation is required. So, it is really important to take these steps now and early and keep in communication with the met service, NEMO, and use that information and take action.”