NEMO Prepared to Provide 24/7 Assistance During Storm

In just a few hours, Hurricane Beryl is anticipated to make landfall on Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. As mentioned earlier by Chief Meteorologist Ronald Gordon, the storm is being closely monitored as it nears the region and evaluated for potential risk. Since Belize is expected to receive heavy rainfall and flooding, the National Emergency Management Organization is fully equipped and prepared to face these weather conditions with twenty-four-seven assistance. National Emergency Coordinator Daniel Mendez, further explains NEMO’s operation plans. 

 

Daniel Mendez, National Emergency Coordinator, NEMO

“Our coordinators across the country and in particular in the northern districts and in the Caye Caulker area and San Pedro area remain in close communication with community leaders. Particularly in this the Corozal and Orange Walk District, we remain in close communication with our river monitors, with all the village and town and city leaders to closely monitor these water levels and to update these as necessary. All our E.O.C.s are activated. They continue to prepare for hurricane Beryl if necessary. Is particularly those areas in the north are on heightened alert for tonight. We remain we have done our restocking, and our warehouses are prepared. Again, like I said, as I reported shelters will be opened in some parts of the country, particularly in the north in preparation for the effects of Beryl. These will be available to people who may need this service in the next few next few hours. Again, the National Emergency Operations Center. Will be in full operation tonight. We will be on twenty-four seven watch for the next few hours and as long as necessary, and we will continue to monitor the passage of Hurricane Barrett as it makes landfall later tonight. And we will be providing any updates as necessary as soon as these, this information comes in from the affected districts.”