NEMO Says It Stand Ready to Respond to Emergencies

Tropic Air has announced that all flights after four PM today are canceled due to bad weather. However, the Philip Goldson International Airport will continue to operate as usual. Event planners are being asked to postpone their events. Businesses are advised to ensure their employees’ safety. National Emergency Coordinator at NEMO, Daniel Mendez, assures that organizations are ready to respond to any requests for assistance.

 

Daniel Mendez, National Emergency Coordinator, NEMO

“What we have been doing is to ensure that all of our emergency operation centers across the country remain on standby. All our district coordinators are on duty and ready to respond to requests for assistance that may arrive at our offices. All of our national committees have met, and they are prepared to implement operational plans as necessary. For us here at the NEMO secretariat we continue to monitor in collaboration with the hydrology and meteorology department and we are prepared to support response as required. We are anticipating high rainfall and strong winds and we are preparing for potential flooding in parts of the country. Points to note, as we have indicated, all interest, especially those in southern Belize must pay close attentional to this system and need to prepare their emergency plans now. Persons living in areas under flood warning must remain vigilant and be prepared to implement emergency plans as necessary. We are asking the organizers of public events are advised to postpone their events until the all clear is given in the interest of public safety. We are also asking business owners to update their business continuity plans and be prepared to implement that. Business owners in affected areas are also asked to ensure the safety of their employees. Also, considering the road conditions are very slippery, we are asking motorist to drive with extreme care to avoid accidents. We have received information that the PGIA will continue to function today as normal. Operations on Saturday may be impacted so passengers are asked to expect delays. This will be reviewed tomorrow and updated as necessary. So please look out for a statement from the Department of Civil Aviation. Also, water taxis will continue to operate today. Operations will close at midday tomorrow.”