Gov't warns Jamaicans to complete hurricane preparations this morning

The Government is urging Jamaicans to finalise their preparations for Hurricane Beryl early this morning.

Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon says the Government notes the latest update from the Meteorological Service of Jamaica that Beryl remains a significant threat and is approaching the island.

She says the Government is taking this very seriously and its disaster preparedness mechanisms have been in high gear.

Morris Dixon says Prime Minister Andrew Holness will continue dialogue with the various state agencies to ensure that the country does all it can to prepare.

The Prime Minister will also have dialogue with Members of Parliament about their role in the preparedness and response effort and assisting Jamaicans in navigating Beryl.

She says it's likely that Holness will also address the nation during the course of today.

"Meantime, we urge Jamaicans to finalise plans in the early hours of this morning to prepare for Beryl. We cannot stress this enough, those in low-lying and flood prone areas, We know that leaving property behind can present a quandary, but it's better to observe the recommendation to evacuate and preserve your life by accessing one of the hundreds of shelters which are being activated across the island," a media release from Morris Dixon said on Tuesday.

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