As announced by the National Meteorological Services of Belize and the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO), Tropical Storm Nana was formed at around 10:00 a.m. and is expected to make landfall on Belize on Thursday, around midday as a hurricane.
In light of this information, the San Pedro Town Council, Hon. Manuel Heredia, Minister of Tourism & Civil Aviation, and the San Pedro EOC (Emergency Operations Center) hereby advise the general public of the following:
1. To commence putting a family emergency plan into action and to be prepared to seek safe shelter. Residents are suggested to secure their assets: board windows of their homes, secure entrances/exits, have a first aid kit at reach, etc.
2. Boat owners start securing your vessels. It is recommended to relocate all vessels from the eastern side of the island to the western side.
3. Golf cart owners and rentals: protect your vehicles by removing windshields and tops/roofs.
4. Construction: All sites must disassemble all scaffolds and store safely. Construction materials must be stored. Other objects/debris on site that might be hazardous or prone to become missiles must be cleared off or stored.
5. All property owners are required to secure or store objects that may be hazardous or prone to become missiles.
We remind everyone that we are still living in a world where COVID-19 exists and we must also take precautionary measures for the virus, especially families seeking safe shelter. Remember to always wear your mask, practice social distance of at least 6 feet apart and wash/clean our hands and all surfaces regularly.
We are asking everyone to remain calm and do not panic. Please abstain from listening or the spreading of rumors. Stay tuned for and adhere to the official releases from NEMO and the National Met Service, the San Pedro Town Council and the San Pedro EOC. Stay Alert and stay safe. God bless us all.
