The Office of Disaster Preparedness and
Emergency Management (ODPEM) is reporting that there are approximately
2, 296 persons housed in shelters across the island. The ODPEM has also
received reports of flooding in the parish of Trelawny as a result of the
impact of Hurricane Emily.
Flooding has been reported in the following
communities:
- Bottom Town in Clarkes Town
- Wakefield
- Bunkers Hill
- Jones Hole
- Gravel Hill
Over 100 persons have been evacuated with the assistance of the Trelawny Parish Disaster Committee to the following shelters:
- William Knibb High School
- Campbell's Church
- Unity Primary School
- Alps All Age School
- Cedric Titus High School
The ODPEM will provide further updates as the information becomes available.