Holness activates emergency agencies
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has instructed that all national emergency systems be activated as heavy rainfall continues to affect sections of the island.
The emergency agencies include the National Works Agency and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, as well as local representatives.
The prime minister in a statement this morning urged residents to be on high alert as the rain is expected to continue throughout the day. He directed the emergency agencies to mobilize their resources to deal with the impact of the extraordinary rain and to support residents who may need assistance in flooded areas.
Holness, who is currently overseas, is scheduled to have discussions with Dr Horace Chang, who has assumed Holness’ duties in his absence and will make a statement in Parliament this afternoon.
