Minister Andre Perez: “Listen to our local authorities” 

Minister of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation, Andre Perez, gave an update on the preparations and response to Tropical Storm Sarah, especially in the cayes. During a briefing this morning with the National Meteorological Service (NMS) and the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO), he reminded the public to focus on safety as heavy rain and flooding continue.

Minister Perez stressed the importance of staying informed through official sources. “I want to caution everyone to listen to our local authorities,” he said, adding that while social media can be helpful, the most accurate information comes from trusted authorities.

He confirmed that parts of Caye Caulker and San Pedro are experiencing heavy rainfall. “While we are anchoring down, we know it’s lots of rains… our focus is the floods,” the minister said.

Evacuation efforts are underway in the affected areas, and shelters have been opened in both Caye Caulker and San Pedro.

For more information, people can contact NEMO coordinators for the cayes. In Caye Caulker, the coordinator is Kristylane Wolfe at 611-6603. In San Pedro, Vanessa Parham can be reached at 614-5865 or 226-4821/4824/4358.

 

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