Minister Urges Residents To 'Remain Vigilant' During 2021 Hurricane Season Peak Period

Minister of National Security, Renée Ming, issued another reminder this weekend for resident to “remain vigilant”, now that we are in the peak period of the 2021 Hurricane Season.

In a statement released on Friday, the Minister said: “This continues to be a very active hurricane season.

“For our part, the Ministry of National Security will continue to provide updated and relevant information to the public on impending storms.

“As a timely reminder, we are sharing a few helpful tips so that the public can ensure they are properly prepared in the event of a serious storm,” she added.

Minister Ming also noted that this holiday weekend is a good opportunity for the public to review their hurricane plans. And when making any preparations, members of the public should consider the following:

Make any repairs around your home
Trim your trees or any overhanging branches back
Carefully review your family plans and update them with any changes to phone numbers and other important information
Take stock of all medical prescriptions that your family and/or pets require and ensure you have at least two weeks supply on hand
Check your hurricane kit to make sure you have working flashlights, a portable radio with spare batteries and a stock of non-perishable food to last your family for seven days
Make sure you have disposable utensils
Stock up on baby & children’s items (food and liquid formula, diapers, wipes)
Ensure you have cooking and heating equipment & fuel
A portable cooler or ice chest is useful to have
Make sure you charge all your cell phones, tablets and laptops. Also have wireless chargers on hand
Please check with your vulnerable neighbours and ask them if they need any help with their preparations