#TrackingMatthew: ODPEM recommends return to routine operations
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October 3, 2016

#TrackingMatthew: ODPEM recommends return to routine operations

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has reported that the National Emergency Operations Centre has scaled down activities to Level 1 Activation in light of the reduction in the threat level of Hurricane Matthew.

LEVEL PHASE STAFF

Level 1 Monitoring Phase ODPEM staff

Level 2 Preparedness Phase ODPEM, select first responders

Level 3 Full Response Phase ODPEM, first responders and support agencies

ODPEM also recommended a return to routine operations where possible. It said:

· The public transportation system has resumed a limited service today.

· All shelters will begin scaling down operations today depending on conditions in their respected areas.

· All Government ministries, departments and agencies will reopen at 10:00 am today.

· Businesses are encouraged to follow through on their business continuity plans.

The Ministry of Education will advise when schools will resume.

ODPEM said it will continue to monitor the situation.

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