NEMO says Don’t Panic  

As previously explained by Daniel Mendez, the National Emergency Management Organization and its partners are taking precautions and preparing to offer aid to Belizeans who may be at risk as Hurricane Beryl approaches the Yucatan Peninsula. However, on Wednesday, Prime Minister John Briceño advised the public not to enter a state of panic, but rather to proceed with caution. The National Emergency Coordinator elaborated on finding a balance between being prepared and keeping the country in operation.

 

Daniel Mendez, National Emergency Coordinator, NEMO

“So it’s not panic. It’s it is finding that balance between safety and keeping the country open we, we take all of the information that we have been receiving from the med service to make that best judgment. And so it’s really finding that right balance. So we’re not in panic mode. We are really trying to see how we can ensure that things continue as normal while at the same time remaining prepared for the effect the possible effects of the storm on. So we constantly do our risk assessments. We take in new information. We’re looking at how we can ensure that the exposure of the people’s exposure is minimized. But at the same time keeping things going. So it’s just like with the med service. It’s not an exact science we cannot say it The entire country will be affected, but we have to go on a case by case basis, hour by hour basis, and really looking at that, using that information for us to be able to update our risk assessments and to advise the government accordingly on what needs to be done.”