Residents have been urged to heed the warnings and prepare, as Tropical Storm Beryl approaches the island.
At a briefing Saturday morning, Minister of Information Wilfred Abrahams, who also holds the portfolio of Home Affairs, said Barbadians know what they have to do when a weather system is approaching the island.
“We are currently under a hurricane watch, which means that hurricane conditions are likely within 48 hours,” he said.
“What does that mean to Barbadians? Start to do your hurricane preparations if you haven’t already started.”
Abrahams said the Government has started its preparations and is “well advanced” with most of them. These include:
Fishing vessels being hauled out of the water.
A small craft advisory has been issued.
Fishing vessels that were out to sea are on their way back to shore.
Drains and waterways are being cleaned.
The flushing of Bridgetown and other areas is underway.
“All of the regular preparation that we do for hurricanes is in full swing for us,” the minister said.
“What do you do as citizens? Please make sure that around your house is tidy. Make sure that you have your hurricane supplies — non-perishable items, adequate drinking water, water as well that you can flush toilets when the need arises. Please check on your torches, your lamps, all of the things that you will need in a hurricane.” (DLB)
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