Melissa threatens Jamaica and Haiti | Guidance for Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector
The system is forecasted to strengthen slowly over the next few days, possibly becoming a hurricane by Friday…
Substantial intensification is possible by this weekend…
(Source: CDEMA)
“There is a high degree of uncertainty in track and intensity models, thus all interests in the North-Western Sub-Region of CDEMA should monitor this system closely…. the Cayman Islands, The Bahamas, and the Turks and Caicos Islands should closely monitor updates given the potential for track shifts and extended regional impacts early next week,” CDEMA adds.
Learn what to do to protect life and property
The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has issued its first information note (Information Note #1) on what is forecasted to become Hurricane Melissa this weekend.
CDEMA warns that, “The system is forecasted to strengthen slowly over the next few days, possibly becoming a hurricane by Friday, October 24. Substantial intensification is possible by this weekend with Hurricane conditions forecasted for Haiti by Friday, October 24, and tropical storm conditions may begin to affect Jamaica by late Thursday, October 23 or early Friday, October 24.”
| At the time of Thursday’s report, a tropical storm warning and hurricane watch were in effect for both Haiti and Jamaica, meaning that tropical storm conditions are likely to prevail within 36 hours and hurricane conditions within 48 hours, or sooner. |
| Threats to be aware of➢ Five (5) and ten (10) inches of rain to southern Haiti and eastern Jamaica through Saturday. ➢ Significant flash flooding and landslides are possible.➢ Flash and urban flooding will also be possible through the weekend.➢ Swells generated by TS Melissa are expected to spread to Jamaica during the next couple of days. |
| ACTIONS TO TAKE Hurricane or Tropical Storm Watch Review emergency preparedness requirements, especially family emergency plans. Continue to listen to official weather advisories on radio.Be ready to take quick action. Establish contact points. Hurricane or Tropical Storm Warning Stay tuned to the radio for official information. Protect property and personal possessions (including important documents). Place indoors, loose objects found in and around the yard.Fill up car with gasoline.Store water, food and essential medicines. Feed animals and pets and move indoors or loose.Know where you are going to shelter, if the need arises. After the Hurricane (or Tropical Storm) Assist in search and rescue. Seek medical attention for persons injured. Clean up debris and effect temporary repairs. Report damage to utilities. Assist in road clearance. Watch out for secondary hazards, fire, flooding, etc. Assist in community response efforts. Avoid sightseeing. Cooperate with Damage Assessors. Courtesy CDEMA (with minor edits by the CRFM) |
GUIDANCE FOR THE FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SECTOR
