St. Thomas
§ Weisse Road in Nine Miles, Bull Bay: 6 houses flooded out as the Chalky River has overflowed its banks. The National Works Agency (NWA) is now responding to the situation. They are trying to train a section of the river to prevent further flooding to the other houses located close to the riverbank.
§ The main road leading to Cedar Valley, in the vicinity of Newmonklands, has broken away. The alternative route from Bethel to Llandewey, is blocked by landslides and is also impassable.
§ Other isolated communities in St. Thomas include Hagley Gap, Mount Lebanus, Mount Vernon, Moffat, Jones Pen and Georgia
St. Andrew
· The community of Westphalia is currently isolated
Clarendon
· The Alley Bridge in southwest Clarendon is currently impassable. The main road is impassable.
· The Portland Cottage main road is impassable as a result of the roads being flooded by water
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The public is advised to continue monitoring the radio for further advisories and to avoid areas that are at risk from flooding and landslides. |
TIPS from ODPEM:
§ Be ready to evacuate if you live in low-lying or flood-prone areas. Decide on likely evacuation routes now. Plan to stay with family or friends in safer areas or in a public shelter and move to safety.
§ Avoid flooded waterways, gullies, streams or rivers, either on foot or in vehicles.
§ Move your refrigerator, stove and furniture to a higher floor, or place them on building blocks and secure to the wall.
§ Do not walk outside barefooted during or after the flood event.
§ Bury all dead animals right after flooding has subsided.
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