Go-Jamaica Weather Watch

T.S. Gustav Continues to Bring Rain to Jamaica

The Water Resources Authority (WRA) is reporting that the Rio Cobre has reached its critical point, 11 feet and rising.

As such the Bog Walk Gorge is now closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The Public is urged to avoid this potentially dangerous area.

The ODPEM advises all to continue monitoring radio and television stations for further advisories and to avoid areas that are at risk from flooding and landslides. Also take the following precautions in the event of heavy rains:

1.    Avoid flooded waterways, gullies, streams or rivers, either on foot or in vehicles.
2.    Be ready to evacuate if you live in low-lying or flood-prone areas.
3.    Decide on likely evacuation routes now. Plan to stay with family or friends in safer areas or in a public shelter and move to safety.
4.    Take the following with you if you must go to a shelter:
§    Blankets and extra clothing; Medication; 24 hours’ supply of non-perishable food and water and a can opener; toilet articles such as toilet tissue and soap; portable radio, flashlights and batteries; First Aid Kit.
5.    Wrap important personal items, family documents, and electrical appliances in plastic bags and store away from the reach of floodwaters.
6.    All small craft operators, including fishers from the cays and banks, are advised to secure their vessels and remain in safe harbour until all warning messages have been lifted and wind and sea conditions have returned to normal.

The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), headquartered at the ODPEM’s offices at 12 Camp Road, Kingston 4, continues to be activated and closely monitoring the progress of T.S. Gustav.