🌪️ Special Press Briefing: Preparing for Tropical Storm Melissa || October 25, 2025
The Special Press Briefing: Preparing for Tropical Storm Melissa provides the nation with critical updates on preparedness measures, response plans, and safety protocols as Jamaica braces for the possible impact of Tropical Storm Melissa.
Hosted by the Office of the Prime Minister in collaboration with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, the briefing outlines the Government’s coordinated efforts to ensure national readiness and community resilience.
Key representatives from various ministries and agencies, including National Works Agency (NWA), Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Jamaica Public Service (JPS), and National Water Commission (NWC), provide updates on infrastructure preparedness, shelter activation, and emergency response systems.
Citizens are reminded to stay alert, follow official advisories, and take all necessary precautions to safeguard lives and property. The Government continues to emphasize the importance of community-level preparedness, particularly in flood-prone and coastal areas.
As the nation unites in readiness, this press briefing underscores Jamaica’s commitment to disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, and the protection of all citizens during severe weather events.
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