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- SxmDCOMM - RADIO BROADCAST - Tropical Storm Isaac continues towards the island of Guadeloupe;
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 08:45:31 -0400

News Release – RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 22, 2012/N233 Advisory #6 – 8.30AM – RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Tropical Storm Isaac continues towards the island of Guadeloupe;
Country remains under a Tropical Storm Warning
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – As of 8.00AM, Tropical Storm Isaac continues on its track towards the island of Guadeloupe. 

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the country of Sint Maarten.  The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) advises the community to continue to monitor radio broadcast and weather reports throughout Wednesday for any additional information.

Isaac is forecasted to move through the Leeward Islands Wednesday evening and into the North Eastern Caribbean Sea on Thursday.

A Tropical Storm Warning means that storm conditions are expected within 36 hours somewhere within the warning area. 

Tropical Storm Isaac at 8.00am according to the National Hurricane Center was located 210 miles East of Guadeloupe, and is moving West at 19 miles per hour.

Maximum sustained winds are 45 miles per hour with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecasts during the next 48 hours and Isaac could become a Hurricane by Thursday.  Tropical Storm force winds extend outward 45 miles from the system center.

ODM will continue to monitor the progress of this system. 

# # #
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


 

Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
roddy.heyliger.pr at gmail.com
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org

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News Release ? RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, 
Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: 
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org 
 
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 22, 2012/N233 Advisory #6 ? 8.30AM ? 
RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Tropical Storm Isaac continues towards the island of Guadeloupe;
Country remains under a Tropical Storm Warning 
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? As of 8.00AM, Tropical Storm Isaac continues 
on its track towards the island of Guadeloupe.  

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the country of Sint Maarten.  
The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) advises the community to continue to 
monitor radio broadcast and weather reports throughout Wednesday for any 
additional information.

Isaac is forecasted to move through the Leeward Islands Wednesday evening and 
into the North Eastern Caribbean Sea on Thursday.

A Tropical Storm Warning means that storm conditions are expected within 36 
hours somewhere within the warning area.  

Tropical Storm Isaac at 8.00am according to the National Hurricane Center was 
located 210 miles East of Guadeloupe, and is moving West at 19 miles per hour. 

Maximum sustained winds are 45 miles per hour with higher gusts. Additional 
strengthening is forecasts during the next 48 hours and Isaac could become a 
Hurricane by Thursday.  Tropical Storm force winds extend outward 45 miles from 
the system center.

ODM will continue to monitor the progress of this system.  

# # # 
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; 
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


- SxmDCOMM - No school on Wednesday; Normal Business Operations
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:39:06 -0400

News Release – RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT – URGENT BULLETIN
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 21, 2012/N230 Advisory #5 – RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
No school on Wednesday; Normal business operations
Country remains under a Tropical Storm Warning
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Prime Minister based on the advice of the Office of Disaster Management in consultation with the Meteorological Department of Curacao (MDC), has taken the decision late Tuesday that there will be no school on Wednesday, 22 August.

Tropical Storm Isaac, the ninth storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, is forecasted to pass Wednesday afternoon near Guadeloupe.

Weather conditions around Guadeloupe up to as far as St. Eustatius and Saba are expected to deteriorate, with some impact on Sint Maarten.

MDC has advised that a feeder rain band from Tropical Storm Isaac is expected to impact weather conditions on the island.

The school closure is a precautionary measure.

Businesses can open and operate as normal on Wednesday.

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the country.  A Tropical Storm Warning means that storm conditions are expected within 36 hours somewhere within the warning area. 

ODM will continue to monitor the progress of this system. 

# # #
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


 

Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
roddy.heyliger.pr at gmail.com
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org

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News Release ? RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT ? URGENT BULLETIN
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, 
Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: 
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org 
 
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 21, 2012/N230 Advisory #5 ? RADIO 
ANNOUNCEMENT
 
No school on Wednesday; Normal business operations 
Country remains under a Tropical Storm Warning 
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Prime Minister based on the advice of the 
Office of Disaster Management in consultation with the Meteorological 
Department of Curacao (MDC), has taken the decision late Tuesday that there 
will be no school on Wednesday, 22 August.

Tropical Storm Isaac, the ninth storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, is 
forecasted to pass Wednesday afternoon near Guadeloupe.

Weather conditions around Guadeloupe up to as far as St. Eustatius and Saba are 
expected to deteriorate, with some impact on Sint Maarten.

MDC has advised that a feeder rain band from Tropical Storm Isaac is expected 
to impact weather conditions on the island.

The school closure is a precautionary measure. 

Businesses can open and operate as normal on Wednesday.

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the country.  A Tropical Storm 
Warning means that storm conditions are expected within 36 hours somewhere 
within the warning area.  

ODM will continue to monitor the progress of this system.  

# # # 
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; 
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


- Press Release - HARBOUR READIES FOR PASSING SYSTEM
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:53:12 -0400
 

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St. Maarten Harbour Group of Companies

Point Blanche St. Maarten

Tel: (001-721) 542-8504/ ext 507

Fax: (001-721) 542-5048

  

 

Harbour readies for inclement weather , Wednesday to Thursday.

 

On Tuesday morning the Harbour was informed that the Allure of the Seas cancelled for Thursday August 23rd.

Shipping agents have also advised the port that cargo ships previously scheduled to arrive Wednesday have committed to come as early as Tuesday night and Wednesday fore day to allow cargo to be offloaded to service their clients.

The harbour is busy taking precautionary measures to ensure all equipment is safe.

 Harbour Village tenants have been asked to take care of any loose objects and to be alert for area’s vulnerable for  heavy rainfall.

Stevedoring companies are busy securing containers and other equipment away from the seawall as a precautionary measure. The dredge operations have been stopped and equipment is being secured.

The harbor will remain open on Wednesday as long as possible to accommodate seagoing cargo vessels.

Small pleasure craft are urged to seek shelter .

The Simpson bay bridge will maintain opening times of 09:00 / 09:30 -11:00 / 11:30 – 4:30 p.m and 5 :30 p.m. weather permitting. Wind velocity predictions vary so vessels  seeking  shelter should enter the lagoon as soon as possible. The port authority and bridge operator can be reached on marine VHF Channel 12.

 

 




- SxmDCOMM - Depression becomes Tropical Storm Isaac;
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:29:00 -0400

News Release – RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 21, 2012/N229 Advisory #4 – 5.15PM – RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Depression becomes Tropical Storm Isaac;
Country remains under a Tropical Storm Warning
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – As of 5.00PM, Tropical Depression #9 was upgraded to Tropical Storm Isaac, the ninth storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season. 

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the country based on information received by the Department of Disaster Management (ODM).

A Tropical Storm Warning means that storm conditions are expected within 36 hours somewhere within the warning area. 

Tropical Storm Isaac at 5.00pm according to the NHC was located 500 miles East of Guadeloupe, and is moving West at 17 miles per hour.

Sustained winds are near 40 miles per hour with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecasts during the next 48 hours.  Tropical Storm force winds extend outward from the system up to 45 miles to the Northeast of the center.

ODM will continue to monitor the progress of this system. 

# # #
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


 

Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
roddy.heyliger.pr at gmail.com
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org

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News Release ? RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, 
Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: 
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org 
 
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 21, 2012/N229 Advisory #4 ? 5.15PM ? 
RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Depression becomes Tropical Storm Isaac;
Country remains under a Tropical Storm Warning 
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? As of 5.00PM, Tropical Depression #9 was 
upgraded to Tropical Storm Isaac, the ninth storm of the 2012 Atlantic 
hurricane season.  

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the country based on information 
received by the Department of Disaster Management (ODM).

A Tropical Storm Warning means that storm conditions are expected within 36 
hours somewhere within the warning area.  

Tropical Storm Isaac at 5.00pm according to the NHC was located 500 miles East 
of Guadeloupe, and is moving West at 17 miles per hour. 

Sustained winds are near 40 miles per hour with higher gusts. Additional 
strengthening is forecasts during the next 48 hours.  Tropical Storm force 
winds extend outward from the system up to 45 miles to the Northeast of the 
center.

ODM will continue to monitor the progress of this system.  

# # # 
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; 
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


- SxmDCOMM - Country remains under a Tropical Storm Warning
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:15:19 -0400

News Release – RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 21, 2012/N228 Advisory #3 – 2.15PM – RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Country remains under a Tropical Storm Warning
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – As of 2.00PM a Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the country based on information received by the Department of Disaster Management (ODM).

A hurricane hunter aircraft is approaching the Tropical Depression and additional information will be made available at 5.00pm when the next advisory will be issued by the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

A Tropical Storm Warning means that storm conditions are expected within 36 hours somewhere within the warning area.  Residents are advised to monitor radio broadcasts and weather reports throughout the remainder of today and Wednesday for updates.

Tropical Depression #9 at 2.00pm according to the NHC was located 550 miles East of Guadeloupe, and is moving West at 18 miles per hour. Winds are near 35 miles per hour with higher gusts.

The ODM continues to monitor this system for possible further development. 

# # #
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


 

Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
roddy.heyliger.pr at gmail.com
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE
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addressed. This e-mail may contain information that is privileged,
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News Release ? RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, 
Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: 
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org 
 
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 21, 2012/N228 Advisory #3 ? 2.15PM ? 
RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Country remains under a Tropical Storm Warning 
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? As of 2.00PM a Tropical Storm Warning remains 
in effect for the country based on information received by the Department of 
Disaster Management (ODM).

A hurricane hunter aircraft is approaching the Tropical Depression and 
additional information will be made available at 5.00pm when the next advisory 
will be issued by the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

A Tropical Storm Warning means that storm conditions are expected within 36 
hours somewhere within the warning area.  Residents are advised to monitor 
radio broadcasts and weather reports throughout the remainder of today and 
Wednesday for updates.

Tropical Depression #9 at 2.00pm according to the NHC was located 550 miles 
East of Guadeloupe, and is moving West at 18 miles per hour. Winds are near 35 
miles per hour with higher gusts. 

The ODM continues to monitor this system for possible further development.  

# # # 
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; 
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


- SxmDCOMM - Country now under a Tropical Storm Warning; System expected to become a Tropical Storm later today
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:26:00 -0400

News Release – RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 21, 2012/N227 Advisory #2 – 11.30AM – RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Country now under a Tropical Storm Warning; System expected to become a Tropical Storm later today
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) has been informed that the Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm Warning.

A Tropical Storm Warning means that storm conditions are expected within 36 hours somewhere within the warning area.  Residents are advised to monitor radio broadcasts and weather reports throughout the remainder of today and Wednesday for updates.

Tropical Depression #9 at 11.00am was located over 500 miles East of Guadeloupe and is moving West at 20 miles per hour. Winds are near 35 miles per hour with higher gusts.

The ODM continues to monitor this system for possible further development and will issue updates throughout today. 

# # #
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


 

Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
roddy.heyliger.pr at gmail.com
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org

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addressed. This e-mail may contain information that is privileged,
confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not
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News Release ? RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, 
Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: 
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org 
 
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 21, 2012/N227 Advisory #2 ? 11.30AM ? 
RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Country now under a Tropical Storm Warning; System expected to become a 
Tropical Storm later today
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) 
has been informed that the Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical 
Storm Warning.

A Tropical Storm Warning means that storm conditions are expected within 36 
hours somewhere within the warning area.  Residents are advised to monitor 
radio broadcasts and weather reports throughout the remainder of today and 
Wednesday for updates.

Tropical Depression #9 at 11.00am was located over 500 miles East of Guadeloupe 
and is moving West at 20 miles per hour. Winds are near 35 miles per hour with 
higher gusts. 

The ODM continues to monitor this system for possible further development and 
will issue updates throughout today.  

# # # 
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; 
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


- SxmDCOMM - RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT BROADCAST - Country under Tropical Storm Watch; System expected to become Tropical Storm later today
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:43:27 -0400

News Release – RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 21, 2012/N226 Advisory #1 – 8.15AM – RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Country under Tropical Storm Watch; System expected to become Tropical Storm later today
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) has been informed by the Meteorological Department of Curacao (MDC) that the country is now under a Tropical Storm Watch.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the next 48 hours.  Residents are advised to monitor radio broadcasts and weather reports throughout today and Wednesday for updates.

This watch could be upgraded later today to a Tropical Storm Warning according to the MDC.  A warning means that storm conditions are expected within 36 hours.

The Tropical Wave (TW) associated with a Low Pressure system #94 of Monday developed into a Tropical Depression overnight, and it could be upgraded to a Tropical Storm later today. 

Tropical Depression #9 at 8.00am was located over 600 miles East of Guadeloupe and is moving West at 20 miles per hour. 

The ODM will be closely monitoring this system for possible further development and will issue updates throughout today. 

# # #
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


 

Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
roddy.heyliger.pr at gmail.com
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org

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addressed. This e-mail may contain information that is privileged,
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News Release ? RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, 
Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: 
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org 
 
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 21, 2012/N226 Advisory #1 ? 8.15AM ? 
RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Country under Tropical Storm Watch; System expected to become Tropical Storm 
later today
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) 
has been informed by the Meteorological Department of Curacao (MDC) that the 
country is now under a Tropical Storm Watch.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within 
the next 48 hours.  Residents are advised to monitor radio broadcasts and 
weather reports throughout today and Wednesday for updates.

This watch could be upgraded later today to a Tropical Storm Warning according 
to the MDC.  A warning means that storm conditions are expected within 36 hours.

The Tropical Wave (TW) associated with a Low Pressure system #94 of Monday 
developed into a Tropical Depression overnight, and it could be upgraded to a 
Tropical Storm later today.  

Tropical Depression #9 at 8.00am was located over 600 miles East of Guadeloupe 
and is moving West at 20 miles per hour.  

The ODM will be closely monitoring this system for possible further development 
and will issue updates throughout today.  

# # # 
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; 
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


- SxmDCOMM - RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT BROADCAST - Country under Tropical Storm Watch; System expected to become Tropical Storm later today
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:18:44 -0400

News Release – RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 21, 2012/N226 Advisory #1 – 8.15AM – RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Country under Tropical Storm Watch; System expected to become Tropical Storm later today
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) has been informed by the Meteorological Department of Curacao (MDC) that the country is now under a Tropical Storm Watch.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the next 48 hours.  Residents are advised to monitor radio broadcasts and weather reports throughout today and Wednesday for updates.

This watch could be upgraded later today to a Tropical Storm Warning according to the MDC.  A warning means that storm conditions are expected within 36 hours.

The Tropical Wave (TW) associated with a Low Pressure system #94 of Monday developed into a Tropical Depression overnight, and it could be upgraded to a Tropical Storm later today. 

Tropical Depression #9 at 8.00am was located over 600 miles East of Guadeloupe and is moving West at 20 miles per hour. 

The ODM will be closely monitoring this system for possible further development and will issue updates throughout today. 

# # #
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


 

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P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
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News Release ? RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, 
Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: 
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org 
 
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 21, 2012/N226 Advisory #1 ? 8.15AM ? 
RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Country under Tropical Storm Watch; System expected to become Tropical Storm 
later today
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) 
has been informed by the Meteorological Department of Curacao (MDC) that the 
country is now under a Tropical Storm Watch.

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within 
the next 48 hours.  Residents are advised to monitor radio broadcasts and 
weather reports throughout today and Wednesday for updates.

This watch could be upgraded later today to a Tropical Storm Warning according 
to the MDC.  A warning means that storm conditions are expected within 36 hours.

The Tropical Wave (TW) associated with a Low Pressure system #94 of Monday 
developed into a Tropical Depression overnight, and it could be upgraded to a 
Tropical Storm later today.  

Tropical Depression #9 at 8.00am was located over 600 miles East of Guadeloupe 
and is moving West at 20 miles per hour.  

The ODM will be closely monitoring this system for possible further development 
and will issue updates throughout today.  

# # # 
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; 
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


- SxmDCOMM - ODM calls on population to monitor weather reports as disturbance approaches islands
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:40:37 -0400

News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Monday, August 20, 2012/N226
 
ODM calls on population to monitor weather reports as disturbance approaches islands
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) is calling on the population to monitor a Tropical Wave (TW) associated with a Low Pressure system #94, which on Monday has the potential to become a tropical storm within the next 48 hours.

The National Hurricane Center out of Miami says that interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of the disturbance which is forecasted to reach the Leeward Islands on Wednesday.

The system on Monday afternoon was located approximately over 1000 miles east of the Lesser Antilles out in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean. 

The disturbance is moving very fast at 20 to 25 miles per hour.

The ODM will be closely monitoring this system for possible further development.

# # #
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


 

Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
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News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, 
Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: 
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org 
 
For Immediate Release: Monday, August 20, 2012/N226
 
ODM calls on population to monitor weather reports as disturbance approaches 
islands
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) 
is calling on the population to monitor a Tropical Wave (TW) associated with a 
Low Pressure system #94, which on Monday has the potential to become a tropical 
storm within the next 48 hours.

The National Hurricane Center out of Miami says that interests in the Lesser 
Antilles should monitor the progress of the disturbance which is forecasted to 
reach the Leeward Islands on Wednesday.

The system on Monday afternoon was located approximately over 1000 miles east 
of the Lesser Antilles out in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean.  

The disturbance is moving very fast at 20 to 25 miles per hour.

The ODM will be closely monitoring this system for possible further development.

# # # 
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; 
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


- SxmDCOMM - Be aware of food and water safety this hurricane season
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:18:42 -0400

News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, St. Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Monday, August 20, 2012/N224
 
Be aware of food and water safety this hurricane season

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – During the hurricane season, residents must be prepared for different things.  The Office of Disaster Management in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health would like to bring forth the following tips regarding food and water safety before and after a hurricane strike.

Make sure you have appliance thermometers in your refrigerator and freezer.  An appliance thermometer will indicate the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer in case of a power outage and help determine if the food is safe.  Make sure the freezer is at or below 0 degrees F and the refrigerator is at or below 40 degrees F.

Freeze containers of water for ice to help keep food cold in the freezer, refrigerator, or coolers after the power is out.  If your normal water supply is contaminated or unavailable, the melting ice will supply drinking water.

Freeze refrigerated items such as leftovers, milk, and fresh meat and poultry that you may not need immediately.  This helps keep them at a safe temperature longer.  Group food together in the freezer.  This helps the food stay cold longer.  Have coolers on hand to keep refrigerator food cold if the power will be out for more than four hours.  Purchase or make ice cubes and store in the freezer for use in the refrigerator or in a cooler.  Freeze gel packs ahead of time for use in coolers.

Plan ahead and know where dry ice and block ice can be purchased.  Store food on shelves that will be safely out of the way of contaminated water in case of flooding.  Make sure to have a supply of bottled water stored where it will be as safe as possible from flooding.

When the power goes out keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to maintain the cold temperature.  The refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours if it is unopened.  A full freezer will keep the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed.

If you plan to eat refrigerated or frozen meat, poultry, fish or eggs while they are still at safe temperatures, it’s important that the food is thoroughly cooked to the proper temperature to assure that any food borne bacteria that may be present is destroyed.

Wash fruits and vegetables with water from a safe source before eating.  For infants, if possible, use prepared, canned baby formula that requires no added water.  When using concentrated or powered formulas, prepare with bottled water if the local water source is potentially contaminated. 

The hurricane season runs through November 30.

# # #

Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten

Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
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News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, 
St. Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: 
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Monday, August 20, 2012/N224
 
Be aware of food and water safety this hurricane season

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – During the hurricane season, residents must 
be prepared for different things.  The Office of Disaster Management in 
collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health would like to bring forth the 
following tips regarding food and water safety before and after a hurricane 
strike.

Make sure you have appliance thermometers in your refrigerator and freezer.  An 
appliance thermometer will indicate the temperature in the refrigerator and 
freezer in case of a power outage and help determine if the food is safe.  Make 
sure the freezer is at or below 0 degrees F and the refrigerator is at or below 
40 degrees F. 

Freeze containers of water for ice to help keep food cold in the freezer, 
refrigerator, or coolers after the power is out.  If your normal water supply 
is contaminated or unavailable, the melting ice will supply drinking water.

Freeze refrigerated items such as leftovers, milk, and fresh meat and poultry 
that you may not need immediately.  This helps keep them at a safe temperature 
longer.  Group food together in the freezer.  This helps the food stay cold 
longer.  Have coolers on hand to keep refrigerator food cold if the power will 
be out for more than four hours.  Purchase or make ice cubes and store in the 
freezer for use in the refrigerator or in a cooler.  Freeze gel packs ahead of 
time for use in coolers.

Plan ahead and know where dry ice and block ice can be purchased.  Store food 
on shelves that will be safely out of the way of contaminated water in case of 
flooding.  Make sure to have a supply of bottled water stored where it will be 
as safe as possible from flooding.

When the power goes out keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much 
as possible to maintain the cold temperature.  The refrigerator will keep food 
cold for about four hours if it is unopened.  A full freezer will keep the 
temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the 
door remains closed.

If you plan to eat refrigerated or frozen meat, poultry, fish or eggs while 
they are still at safe temperatures, it’s important that the food is thoroughly 
cooked to the proper temperature to assure that any food borne bacteria that 
may be present is destroyed.

Wash fruits and vegetables with water from a safe source before eating.  For 
infants, if possible, use prepared, canned baby formula that requires no added 
water.  When using concentrated or powered formulas, prepare with bottled water 
if the local water source is potentially contaminated.  

The hurricane season runs through November 30.

# # # 

Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; 
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten 

- SxmDCOMM - Tourism Sector and Business Community Reminded It Only Takes One
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2012 15:23:10 -0400
News Release
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
For Immediate Release: Sunday, August 19, 2012/N219

Tourism Sector and Business Community Reminded It Only Takes One

GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Disaster Coordinator Winston Salomon is advising the country’s mainstay, the tourism sector and business community overall, to review hurricane preparation plans since we are now in the most active period of the 2012 hurricane season which runs from August 15 and through October 15.

The tourism sector, business community and residents are also advised to pay keen attention to weather reports with special focus on the Eastern Atlantic Ocean where tropical weather systems that form off the African Coast (Cape Verde Islands) can become a serious threat to the Eastern Caribbean island chain. 

This year’s Atlantic hurricane season got off to a busy start, with eight named storms to date, and the U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Centre which released an updated outlook, still indicates a 50 per cent chance of a near-normal season, but increases the chance of an above-normal season to 35 per cent.

At this stage of the hurricane season, tourism-oriented businesses should be prepared.  The prevention of the loss of life of our visitors and staff along with protecting property from damage is the responsibility of every business owner.

The engine of the economy is every single business operation on the island.  Each one plays a very important role in the island’s tourism-oriented economy.
As the Office of Disaster Management annual theme says, “It only takes one!” Now is the time for business community in its entirety as well as residents to review what preparations are in place, and not when a storm is about to hit.

The remaining names of potential storms for the 2012 season are: Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Michael, Nadine, Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sandy, Tony, Valerie and William.
The hurricane season runs through November 30.

# # #
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


 

Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
roddy.heyliger.pr at gmail.com
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org

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News Release
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, 
Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: 
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org 
For Immediate Release: Sunday, August 19, 2012/N219
Tourism Sector and Business Community Reminded It Only Takes One
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Disaster Coordinator Winston Salomon is 
advising the country’s mainstay, the tourism sector and business community 
overall, to review hurricane preparation plans since we are now in the most 
active period of the 2012 hurricane season which runs from August 15 and 
through October 15. 
The tourism sector, business community and residents are also advised to pay 
keen attention to weather reports with special focus on the Eastern Atlantic 
Ocean where tropical weather systems that form off the African Coast (Cape 
Verde Islands) can become a serious threat to the Eastern Caribbean island 
chain.  
This year’s Atlantic hurricane season got off to a busy start, with eight named 
storms to date, and the U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 
Climate Prediction Centre which released an updated outlook, still indicates a 
50 per cent chance of a near-normal season, but increases the chance of an 
above-normal season to 35 per cent.
At this stage of the hurricane season, tourism-oriented businesses should be 
prepared.  The prevention of the loss of life of our visitors and staff along 
with protecting property from damage is the responsibility of every business 
owner.
The engine of the economy is every single business operation on the island.  
Each one plays a very important role in the island’s tourism-oriented economy.
As the Office of Disaster Management annual theme says, “It only takes one!” 
Now is the time for business community in its entirety as well as residents to 
review what preparations are in place, and not when a storm is about to hit.
The remaining names of potential storms for the 2012 season are: Isaac, Joyce, 
Kirk, Leslie, Michael, Nadine, Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sandy, Tony, Valerie and 
William.
The hurricane season runs through November 30.
# # # 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, 
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten 


- Update
  • From: "Barbara Cannegieter" <barcann at hotmail.com>
  • Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2012 15:51:06 -0400
Weather Underground has posted the St. Maarten forecast for next Friday:
 
Friday Night
nt_tstorms
Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms. Low of 81F with a heat index of 91F. Winds from the ENE at 55 to 80 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 4.0 in. possible.
 
Obviously it is all still very uncertain but the NE Caribbean needs to watch 94L, soon to be Isaac.

- tracking the future Isaac from Sint Maarten
  • From: Greg Kahn <gmkahn at me.com>
  • Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:00:48 -0400
It's a beautiful day on Sint Maarten, but everyone is in busy in preparation 
for what looks to be Isaac brewing in the Atlantic. Boats are being hauled at a 
rapidly increasing pace - looks to be a busy week down here . . . 

Stay safe - I'll update as needed. 

Greg Kahn
m/v Henrietta II


- SxmDCOMM - ODM monitoring Tropical Depression #7 east of the Caribbean islands
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:10:20 -0400

News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Friday, August 10, 2012/N210
 
ODM monitoring Tropical Depression #7 east of the Caribbean islands
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) is monitoring the progress of Tropical Depression #7 (TD#7).

Late Friday afternoon TD#7 was approximately 500 miles east of the Windward Islands and moving quickly at 24 miles per hour to the West; wind speeds are 35 miles per hour.

TD#7 could become Tropical Storm Gordon before reaching the Lesser Antilles.  The Depression will approach the Windward and Leeward Islands on Saturday.

A number of Caribbean islands have issued tropical storm watches for their populations, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Dominica, Martinique and Guadeloupe.

A Tropical Storm Watch for the aforementioned islands means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area within 24 to 48 hours.

# # #
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 581-6323, 520-4217)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


 

Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
roddy.heyliger.pr at gmail.com
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org

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News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, 
Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: 
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Friday, August 10, 2012/N210
 
ODM monitoring Tropical Depression #7 east of the Caribbean islands 
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) 
is monitoring the progress of Tropical Depression #7 (TD#7).

Late Friday afternoon TD#7 was approximately 500 miles east of the Windward 
Islands and moving quickly at 24 miles per hour to the West; wind speeds are 35 
miles per hour.

TD#7 could become Tropical Storm Gordon before reaching the Lesser Antilles.  
The Depression will approach the Windward and Leeward Islands on Saturday.

A number of Caribbean islands have issued tropical storm watches for their 
populations, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Dominica, 
Martinique and Guadeloupe.

A Tropical Storm Watch for the aforementioned islands means that tropical storm 
conditions are possible within the watch area within 24 to 48 hours. 

# # # 
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, 
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 581-6323, 520-4217)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


- SxmDCOMM - ODM closely monitoring weather system east of the Caribbean islands
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2012 20:32:02 -0400

News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 01, 2012/N193
 
ODM closely monitoring weather system east of the Caribbean islands
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) is closely monitoring the progress of a low pressure system which was upgraded Thursday afternoon to Tropical Depression #5 (TD#5).

TD#5 is expected to become Tropical Storm Ernesto on Thursday and a number of Caribbean islands have issued tropical storm watches for their populations, Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Martinique and Guadeloupe.

A Tropical Storm Watch for the aforementioned islands means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area within 48 hours.

Early Thursday evening TD#5 was approximately 700 miles east of the Windward Islands.

The National Hurricane Center in Miami, has requested interests in the Lesser Antilles to monitor the progress of this system.

# # #
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 581-6323, 520-4217)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


 

Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
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roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org

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News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, 
Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: 
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 01, 2012/N193
 
ODM closely monitoring weather system east of the Caribbean islands 
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) 
is closely monitoring the progress of a low pressure system which was upgraded 
Thursday afternoon to Tropical Depression #5 (TD#5).

TD#5 is expected to become Tropical Storm Ernesto on Thursday and a number of 
Caribbean islands have issued tropical storm watches for their populations, 
Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Martinique and Guadeloupe.

A Tropical Storm Watch for the aforementioned islands means that tropical storm 
conditions are possible within the watch area within 48 hours. 

Early Thursday evening TD#5 was approximately 700 miles east of the Windward 
Islands.

The National Hurricane Center in Miami, has requested interests in the Lesser 
Antilles to monitor the progress of this system.

# # # 
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, 
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 581-6323, 520-4217)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


- SxmDCOMM - Radio Announcement - Heavy Rainfall Watch Discontinued; Precautionary Statement is in Force – drive with caution
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:54:38 -0400

News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 31, 2012/N190-5.45pm RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Heavy Rainfall Watch Discontinued; Precautionary Statement is in Force – drive with caution
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Department of Disaster Management has been informed by the Meteorological Department of Curacao that the heavy rainfall watch has been discontinued.  A precautionary statement has been issued by the aforementioned Meteo Dept. and is now in force.

The public and motorists are advised to be vigilant and to drive with caution if any heavy rainfall does occur.

# # #
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cell: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


 

Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
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roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org

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News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, 
Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: 
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 31, 2012/N190-5.45pm RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Heavy Rainfall Watch Discontinued; Precautionary Statement is in Force ? drive 
with caution
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management has 
been informed by the Meteorological Department of Curacao that the heavy 
rainfall watch has been discontinued.  A precautionary statement has been 
issued by the aforementioned Meteo Dept. and is now in force.

The public and motorists are advised to be vigilant and to drive with caution 
if any heavy rainfall does occur.

# # # 
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, 
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cell: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


- SxmDCOMM - URGENT Radio Announcement - Country under Heavy Rainfall Watch until 3.00PM Tuesday
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:51:18 -0400

News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 31, 2012/N188-11.45am RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Country under Heavy Rainfall Watch; Drivers cautioned about: possible flooding in low lying areas; and rock falls due to persistent rainfall – drive with caution
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Department of Disaster Management informs the general public that a heavy rainfall watch is in effect.

Heavy rainfall and/or thunder showers are forecasted to continue to impact the weather as a Tropical Wave moves through the islands.

The heavy rainfall watch is in effect until Tuesday, 3.00PM, according to Meteorological Department of Curacao.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving in low lying areas which could flood – street flooding - due to heavy and persistent rainfall. 

Motorists driving near hillsides are also asked to exercise caution with respect to possible rock falls.

Drivers and individuals who do not need to be on the road should remain at home until weather conditions improve.

Emergency first responders such as Fire Department, Police and Ambulance services are monitoring the situation and prepared to respond to any emergencies.

A team from the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, continue to closely monitor the situation and are prepared to take the necessary measures should the need arise with respect to the road network system.

# # #
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cell: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


 

Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
roddy.heyliger.pr at gmail.com
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org

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News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, 
Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: 
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 31, 2012/N188-11.45am RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Country under Heavy Rainfall Watch; Drivers cautioned about: possible flooding 
in low lying areas; and rock falls due to persistent rainfall ? drive with 
caution
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management informs 
the general public that a heavy rainfall watch is in effect.

Heavy rainfall and/or thunder showers are forecasted to continue to impact the 
weather as a Tropical Wave moves through the islands.

The heavy rainfall watch is in effect until Tuesday, 3.00PM, according to 
Meteorological Department of Curacao.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving in low lying areas 
which could flood ? street flooding - due to heavy and persistent rainfall.  

Motorists driving near hillsides are also asked to exercise caution with 
respect to possible rock falls.

Drivers and individuals who do not need to be on the road should remain at home 
until weather conditions improve.

Emergency first responders such as Fire Department, Police and Ambulance 
services are monitoring the situation and prepared to respond to any 
emergencies.

A team from the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, continue to closely monitor 
the situation and are prepared to take the necessary measures should the need 
arise with respect to the road network system.

# # # 
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, 
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cell: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


- SxmDCOMM - URGENT Radio Announcement - Country under Heavy Rainfall Advisory until 12.00PM
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:41:24 -0400

News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 31, 2012/N187-8.30am RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Country under Heavy Rainfall Advisory; Drivers cautioned about: possible flooding in low lying areas; and rock falls due to persistent rainfall – drive with caution
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Department of Disaster Management has been informed by the Meteorological Department of Curacao on Monday morning that a heavy rainfall advisory (is when heavy rains are about to occur or are occurring already) is in effect as heavy thunder showers continue to move through the islands which is related to a Tropical Wave.

The heavy rainfall advisory is in effect until Tuesday, 12.00PM.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving in low lying areas which could flood – street flooding - due to heavy and persistent rainfall. 

Motorists driving near hillsides are also asked to exercise caution with respect to possible rock falls.

Drivers and individuals who do not need to be on the road should remain at home until weather conditions improve.

Lightning strikes are also forecasted, and therefore residents should switch off and disconnect sensitive electronic equipment; and disconnect your phone line from your computer.

Emergency services and teams from the Ministry of Public Infrastructure are closely monitoring the situation and are prepared to take the necessary measures should the need arise with respect to the road network system.

# # #
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cell: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


 

Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
roddy.heyliger.pr at gmail.com
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org

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News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, 
Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: 
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 31, 2012/N187-8.30am RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Country under Heavy Rainfall Advisory; Drivers cautioned about: possible 
flooding in low lying areas; and rock falls due to persistent rainfall ? drive 
with caution
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management has 
been informed by the Meteorological Department of Curacao on Monday morning 
that a heavy rainfall advisory (is when heavy rains are about to occur or are 
occurring already) is in effect as heavy thunder showers continue to move 
through the islands which is related to a Tropical Wave.

The heavy rainfall advisory is in effect until Tuesday, 12.00PM.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving in low lying areas 
which could flood ? street flooding - due to heavy and persistent rainfall.  

Motorists driving near hillsides are also asked to exercise caution with 
respect to possible rock falls.

Drivers and individuals who do not need to be on the road should remain at home 
until weather conditions improve.

Lightning strikes are also forecasted, and therefore residents should switch 
off and disconnect sensitive electronic equipment; and disconnect your phone 
line from your computer.

Emergency services and teams from the Ministry of Public Infrastructure are 
closely monitoring the situation and are prepared to take the necessary 
measures should the need arise with respect to the road network system.

# # # 
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, 
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cell: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


- SxmDCOMM - URGENT Radio Announcement 6.20pm UPDATE Country remains under a Heavy Rainfall Advisory
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:29:04 -0400

News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Monday, July 30, 2012/N185-6.20pm RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Heavy Rainfall Advisory remains in effect until Monday 9.00pm; Drivers cautioned about: possible flooding in low lying areas; and rock falls due to forecasted rainfall – drive with caution
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Department of Disaster Management has been updated by the Meteorological Department of Curacao that the country remains under a heavy rainfall advisory (is when heavy rains about to occur or occurring already, but not strong enough to require a warning) until Monday 9.00pm.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving in low lying areas which could flood – street flooding - due to forecasted heavy and persistent rainfall, and/or avoid driving in flooded streets until heavy rains taper off or has ended. 

Motorists driving near hillsides are also asked to exercise caution with respect to possible rock falls.

Drivers and individuals who do not need to be on the road should remain at home until weather conditions improve.

Lightning strikes are also forecasted, and therefore residents should switch off and disconnect sensitive electronic equipment; and disconnect your phone line from your computer.

# # #
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cell: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


 

Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
roddy.heyliger.pr at gmail.com
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org

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News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, 
Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: 
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Monday, July 30, 2012/N185-6.20pm RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Heavy Rainfall Advisory remains in effect until Monday 9.00pm; Drivers 
cautioned about: possible flooding in low lying areas; and rock falls due to 
forecasted rainfall ? drive with caution
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management has 
been updated by the Meteorological Department of Curacao that the country 
remains under a heavy rainfall advisory (is when heavy rains about to occur or 
occurring already, but not strong enough to require a warning) until Monday 
9.00pm.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving in low lying areas 
which could flood ? street flooding - due to forecasted heavy and persistent 
rainfall, and/or avoid driving in flooded streets until heavy rains taper off 
or has ended.  

Motorists driving near hillsides are also asked to exercise caution with 
respect to possible rock falls.

Drivers and individuals who do not need to be on the road should remain at home 
until weather conditions improve.

Lightning strikes are also forecasted, and therefore residents should switch 
off and disconnect sensitive electronic equipment; and disconnect your phone 
line from your computer.

# # # 
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, 
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cell: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


- SxmDCOMM - URGENT Radio Announcement - Country now under a Heavy Rainfall Advisory - Code ORANGE
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:29:08 -0400

News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Monday, July 30, 2012/N184-1.20am RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Country under Heavy Rainfall Advisory; Drivers cautioned about: possible flooding in low lying areas; and rock falls due to forecasted rainfall – drive with caution
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – The Department of Disaster Management has been updated by the Meteorological Department of Curacao that the country is now under a code Orange and a heavy rainfall advisory (is when heavy rains about to occur or occurring already, but not strong enough to require a warning) is now in effect until late Monday afternoon.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving in low lying areas which could flood – street flooding - due to forecasted heavy and persistent rainfall, and/or avoid driving in flooded streets until heavy rains taper off or has ended. 

Motorists driving near hillsides are also asked to exercise caution with respect to possible rock falls.

Drivers and individuals who do not need to be on the road should remain at home until weather conditions improve.

Lightning strikes are also forecasted, and therefore residents should switch off and disconnect sensitive electronic equipment; and disconnect your phone line from your computer.

# # #
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cell: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


 

Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
roddy.heyliger.pr at gmail.com
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org

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News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, 
Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: 
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Monday, July 30, 2012/N184-1.20am RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Country under Heavy Rainfall Advisory; Drivers cautioned about: possible 
flooding in low lying areas; and rock falls due to forecasted rainfall ? drive 
with caution
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Department of Disaster Management has 
been updated by the Meteorological Department of Curacao that the country is 
now under a code Orange and a heavy rainfall advisory (is when heavy rains 
about to occur or occurring already, but not strong enough to require a 
warning) is now in effect until late Monday afternoon.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving in low lying areas 
which could flood ? street flooding - due to forecasted heavy and persistent 
rainfall, and/or avoid driving in flooded streets until heavy rains taper off 
or has ended.  

Motorists driving near hillsides are also asked to exercise caution with 
respect to possible rock falls.

Drivers and individuals who do not need to be on the road should remain at home 
until weather conditions improve.

Lightning strikes are also forecasted, and therefore residents should switch 
off and disconnect sensitive electronic equipment; and disconnect your phone 
line from your computer.

# # # 
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, 
roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cell: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten


- St Martin Earthquake
  • By "CAROLYN LLOYD" <carolynlloyd at machospitalityconsultants.com>
  • Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 18:10:54 -0400

 

Well what a day! Heavy periods of rain on and off all day (much needed) and at 5.29 we had a strong earth tremour! 5.1 on Richter scale apparently – epicentre was 4 miles east of Stoney Ground, Anguilla, enough to get me to my feet on the second rumble. Our apartment building shook and a number of people felt it serious enough to go outside. Our coffee table was dancing on the floor!

 

All quiet now, let’s hope it stays that way!

 


- The earth moved!
  • By "Barbara Cannegieter" <barcann at hotmail.com>
  • Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 18:20:18 -0400
 
5.1 earthquake strongly felt in St. Maarten
Location was close to Anguilla and it scared everyone. No reports of damage.
 

- Update
  • By "Barbara Cannegieter" <barcann at hotmail.com>
  • Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 11:41:43 -0400
We finally got some rain , thanks to a tropical wave moving through last night.
It wasn’t much, but the plants are happier now.

- SxmDCOMM - Coastal residents advised to have plans in place for storm surge flooding
  • By Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:29:14 -0400

News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721-543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Thursday, June 28, 2012/N159
 
Coastal residents advised to have plans in place for storm surge flooding
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Coastal residents are advised to have plans in place for possible storm surge in the event of a passing hurricane along the south coast of the country.

According to the Office of Disaster Management, these plans should be in place since before the hurricane season which started on June 1.

The season so far has seen four storms form with the last one being Debby that caused severe flooding and discomfort in parts of the U.S. state of Florida a few days ago.

Property damages that can be expected from hurricanes and coastal flooding have been increasing year by year, and in many places the threat to life is increasing as well, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Most coastal communities are vulnerable to one or more different kinds of flooding and related hazards: frequent flooding from storm surge and winds; and storm-caused erosion of bluffs and beaches.

Coastal areas of Sint Maarten are: Beacon Hill, Cupecoy, vicinity of the Princess Juliana International Airport, Simpson Bay, Pelican, Cay Bay, Belair & Little Bay, Philipsburg, Pointe Blanche, Red Pond, Oyster Pond and Guana Bay.

In the event of a passing hurricane, homeowners should secure their possessions to upper levels of the structure.  If you decide not to stay in your home, you should make the necessary arrangements before the passing of a hurricane on where you would stay to ride out the passing of the storm system.  One should not wait until the last moment to evacuate their home.  Rising storm waters can also flood coastal roads.

The most important link in the chain of preparation and response for coastal flooding is you.  Take the necessary measures to prepare your family and home, according to the Office of Disaster Management.

Here is a check list if you have to leave your home before a hurricane strike due to high storm surge that is expected: turn off water and gas; have a radio and spare batteries; a first aid kit; flashlight; spare bedding; bottled water and tinned food; house keys; prescription medicine; cash and credit cards; mobile phone and spare clothing.
 
# # #
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Sint Maarten Department of Communication (DCOMM)


 

Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
roddy.heyliger.pr at gmail.com

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News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, 
Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721-543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: 
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Thursday, June 28, 2012/N159
 
Coastal residents advised to have plans in place for storm surge flooding
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Coastal residents are advised to have plans 
in place for possible storm surge in the event of a passing hurricane along the 
south coast of the country.

According to the Office of Disaster Management, these plans should be in place 
since before the hurricane season which started on June 1.

The season so far has seen four storms form with the last one being Debby that 
caused severe flooding and discomfort in parts of the U.S. state of Florida a 
few days ago.

Property damages that can be expected from hurricanes and coastal flooding have 
been increasing year by year, and in many places the threat to life is 
increasing as well, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric 
Administration (NOAA).

Most coastal communities are vulnerable to one or more different kinds of 
flooding and related hazards: frequent flooding from storm surge and winds; and 
storm-caused erosion of bluffs and beaches.

Coastal areas of Sint Maarten are: Beacon Hill, Cupecoy, vicinity of the 
Princess Juliana International Airport, Simpson Bay, Pelican, Cay Bay, Belair & 
Little Bay, Philipsburg, Pointe Blanche, Red Pond, Oyster Pond and Guana Bay.

In the event of a passing hurricane, homeowners should secure their possessions 
to upper levels of the structure.  If you decide not to stay in your home, you 
should make the necessary arrangements before the passing of a hurricane on 
where you would stay to ride out the passing of the storm system.  One should 
not wait until the last moment to evacuate their home.  Rising storm waters can 
also flood coastal roads.

The most important link in the chain of preparation and response for coastal 
flooding is you.  Take the necessary measures to prepare your family and home, 
according to the Office of Disaster Management.

Here is a check list if you have to leave your home before a hurricane strike 
due to high storm surge that is expected: turn off water and gas; have a radio 
and spare batteries; a first aid kit; flashlight; spare bedding; bottled water 
and tinned food; house keys; prescription medicine; cash and credit cards; 
mobile phone and spare clothing. 
 
# # # 
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; Cells: +1 721 
520-4217, 581-6323)
Sint Maarten Department of Communication (DCOMM)


- Update
  • By "Barbara Cannegieter" <barcann at hotmail.com>
  • Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:25:14 -0400
The three H’s are out in full force!
Hot
Humid
Hazy
and did I mention Dry?

- SxmDCOMM - 11 Public Shelters Available for Hurricane Season
  • By Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012 17:54:38 -0400

News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1-721-543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Thursday, June 07, 2012/N135
 
11 Public Shelters Available for Hurricane Season
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Disaster Coordinator/Fire Chief Winston Salomon says there are 11 public shelters available for the hurricane season. A number of buildings are chosen and equipped (prior to a definite hurricane strike) to serve as public shelters. 

These buildings are chosen based on the buildings’ ability to withstand hurricane conditions and their height above sea level. 

Space in shelters is limited and is meant for people who feel that their home is unsafe and can’t find another safe place to stay. 

If your home is hurricane proof and is in a safe location, it is probably best to stay there during a storm.  Alternative options are to stay with family or friends whose house is also hurricane proof, however if you are unsure, do not hesitate to go to a public shelter.

Shelters are meant for temporary stay of up to 72 hours. Persons utilizing a public shelter must realize that many people have to share a small space and therefore must be prepared for some amount of discomfort.

There is a management team in charge of the shelter once it is opened. Safety is a main concern, and persons will have to follow shelter warden instructions.

Take the time now to assess your house, and if you can, get an architect to do a proper assessment. This will determine whether you will stay with friends or family or make use of a public shelter.     

The U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the parent body of the National Hurricane Center (NHC) out of Miami, Florida, has forecasted a near-normal 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

The forecasts calls for nine to 15 named storms, of which four to eight can strengthen to become hurricanes, and of that one to three can become major hurricanes.

It only takes one hurricane strike to make this a bad season, and therefore the Office of Disaster Management is urging the community to be prepared as it is your responsibility to do so every season.

The remaining names of potential storms for the 2012 season are: Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Florence, Gordon, Helene, Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Michael, Nadine, Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sandy, Tony, Valerie and William.

The 2012 hurricane season officially runs through November 30.
 
# # #
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Sint Maarten Department of Communication (DCOMM)


 

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P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
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News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, 
Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1-721-543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: 
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Thursday, June 07, 2012/N135
 
11 Public Shelters Available for Hurricane Season
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Disaster Coordinator/Fire Chief Winston 
Salomon says there are 11 public shelters available for the hurricane season. A 
number of buildings are chosen and equipped (prior to a definite hurricane 
strike) to serve as public shelters.  

These buildings are chosen based on the buildings? ability to withstand 
hurricane conditions and their height above sea level.  

Space in shelters is limited and is meant for people who feel that their home 
is unsafe and can?t find another safe place to stay.  

If your home is hurricane proof and is in a safe location, it is probably best 
to stay there during a storm.  Alternative options are to stay with family or 
friends whose house is also hurricane proof, however if you are unsure, do not 
hesitate to go to a public shelter.

Shelters are meant for temporary stay of up to 72 hours. Persons utilizing a 
public shelter must realize that many people have to share a small space and 
therefore must be prepared for some amount of discomfort. 

There is a management team in charge of the shelter once it is opened. Safety 
is a main concern, and persons will have to follow shelter warden instructions.

Take the time now to assess your house, and if you can, get an architect to do 
a proper assessment. This will determine whether you will stay with friends or 
family or make use of a public shelter.      

The U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the parent body of 
the National Hurricane Center (NHC) out of Miami, Florida, has forecasted a 
near-normal 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

The forecasts calls for nine to 15 named storms, of which four to eight can 
strengthen to become hurricanes, and of that one to three can become major 
hurricanes.

It only takes one hurricane strike to make this a bad season, and therefore the 
Office of Disaster Management is urging the community to be prepared as it is 
your responsibility to do so every season.

The remaining names of potential storms for the 2012 season are: Chris, Debby, 
Ernesto, Florence, Gordon, Helene, Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Michael, Nadine, 
Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sandy, Tony, Valerie and William. 

The 2012 hurricane season officially runs through November 30.
 
# # # 
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; Cells: +1 721 
520-4217, 581-6323)
Sint Maarten Department of Communication (DCOMM)

Attachment: Hurricane shelters 2012 SXM.doc
Description: MS-Word document


- It's here!
  • By "Barbara Cannegieter" <barcann at hotmail.com>
  • Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2012 08:48:50 -0400
 We all know what today is! It’s the first day of hurricane season! Time to be on our toes!
 
FYI, here is the tropical weather outlook
 
 
00
ABNT20 KNHC 011141
TWOAT

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
800 AM EDT FRI JUN 1 2012

FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC...CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO...

TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS.

TODAY MARKS THE FIRST DAY OF THE ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON...WHICH
WILL RUN UNTIL NOVEMBER 30.  LONG-TERM AVERAGES FOR THE NUMBER OF
NAMED STORMS...HURRICANES...AND MAJOR HURRICANES ARE 12...6...AND
3...RESPECTIVELY.

THE LIST OF NAMES FOR 2012 IS AS FOLLOWS:

NAME           PRONUNCIATION    NAME            PRONUNCIATION
-------------------------------------------------------------
ALBERTO        AL BAIR- TOE     LESLIE          LEHZ- LEE
BERYL          BER- RIL         MICHAEL         MY- KUHL
CHRIS          KRIS             NADINE          NAY DEEN-
DEBBY          DEH- BEE         OSCAR           AHS- KUR
ERNESTO        ER NES- TOH      PATTY           PAT- EE
FLORENCE       FLOOR- ENCE      RAFAEL          RAH FAH ELL-
GORDON         GOR- DUHN        SANDY           SAN- DEE
HELENE         HEH LEEN-        TONY            TOH- NEE
ISAAC          EYE- ZIK         VALERIE         VAH- LUR EE
JOYCE          JOYSS            WILLIAM         WILL- YUM
KIRK           KURK

THE ATLANTIC SEASON HAS ALREADY GOTTEN OFF TO A QUICK START...WITH
TROPICAL STORMS ALBERTO AND BERYL FORMING DURING THE MONTH OF MAY.
THIS IS THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1908 THAT TWO TROPICAL CYCLONES
DEVELOPED BEFORE 1 JUNE.  TROPICAL STORM BERYL...WHICH CAME ASHORE
NEAR JACKSONVILLE BEACH EARLY ON 28 MAY...IS THE STRONGEST PRE-JUNE
TROPICAL CYCLONE TO MAKE LANDFALL IN THE UNITED STATES.

THIS PRODUCT...THE TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK...BRIEFLY DESCRIBES
SIGNIFICANT AREAS OF DISTURBED WEATHER AND THEIR POTENTIAL FOR
TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS.  THE ISSUANCE
TIMES OF THIS PRODUCT ARE 2 AM...8 AM...2 PM...AND 8 PM EDT.  AFTER
THE CHANGE TO STANDARD TIME IN NOVEMBER...THE ISSUANCE TIMES ARE 1
AM...7 AM...1 PM...AND 7 PM EST.

A SPECIAL TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK WILL BE ISSUED TO PROVIDE
UPDATES...AS NECESSARY...IN BETWEEN THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED
ISSUANCES OF THE TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK.  SPECIAL TROPICAL
WEATHER OUTLOOKS WILL BE ISSUED UNDER THE SAME WMO AND AWIPS
HEADERS AS THE REGULAR TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOKS.

A STANDARD PACKAGE OF PRODUCTS...CONSISTING OF THE TROPICAL CYCLONE
PUBLIC ADVISORY...THE FORECAST/ADVISORY...THE CYCLONE DISCUSSION...
AND THE WIND SPEED PROBABILITY PRODUCT...IS ISSUED EVERY SIX HOURS
FOR ALL ONGOING TROPICAL CYCLONES.  IN ADDITION...A SPECIAL
ADVISORY PACKAGE MAY BE ISSUED AT ANY TIME TO ADVISE OF SIGNIFICANT
UNEXPECTED CHANGES OR TO MODIFY WATCHES OR WARNINGS.

THE TROPICAL CYCLONE UPDATE IS A BRIEF STATEMENT TO INFORM OF
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN A TROPICAL CYCLONE OR TO POST OR CANCEL
WATCHES OR WARNINGS.  IT IS USED IN LIEU OF OR TO PRECEDE THE
ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL ADVISORY PACKAGE.  TROPICAL CYCLONE
UPDATES...WHICH CAN BE ISSUED AT ANY TIME...CAN BE FOUND UNDER WMO
HEADER WTNT61-65 KNHC...AND UNDER AWIPS HEADER MIATCUAT1-5.

ALL NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER TEXT AND GRAPHICAL PRODUCTS ARE
AVAILABLE ON THE WEB AT WWW.HURRICANES.GOV.  SIGN UP FOR PRODUCT
UPDATES BY EMAIL AT WWW.HURRICANES.GOV/SIGNUP.SHTML ...IN ALL LOWER
CASE.  YOU CAN ALSO INTERACT WITH US ON FACEBOOK AT
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/US.NOAA.NATIONALHURRICANECENTER.GOV. NOTIFICATIONS
ARE AVAILABLE VIA TWITTER WHEN SELECT NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
PRODUCTS ARE ISSUED.  INFORMATION ABOUT OUR ATLANTIC TWITTER FEED
IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.HURRICANES.GOV/TWITTER.SHTML ...IN ALL LOWER
CASE.

$$
FORECASTER KIMBERLAIN

- SxmDCOMM - Second EOC Meeting held to Assess State of Country Preparedness for Hurricane Season; National Preparedness Level Good
  • By Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 21:48:48 -0400

News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1-721-543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Thursday, May 31, 2012/N127
 
Second EOC Meeting held to Assess State of Country Preparedness for Hurricane Season; National Preparedness Level Good
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Disaster Coordinator/Fire Chief Winston Salomon chaired his second pre-hurricane season meeting on Tuesday, held to assess national state of preparedness for the hurricane season.

All stakeholders present representing the 10 Emergency Support Functions (ESFs), gave an update and according to Disaster Section Head Paul Martens, the general state of preparedness and readiness is good.

The hurricane shelters have been identified which is similar to the listing of 2011.  Some upgrading of the shelters will take place within short.

ESF-5/Police is working on a curfew plan, roadblock controls and traffic circulation based on different scenarios. 

ESF-8/Department of Communication: The annual hurricane awareness campaign started with the statement issued mid-May by the Prime Minister calling on the nation to be hurricane ready.

The Meteorological Services is working with the Dutch Service KNMI to get the weather radar back into service. 

ESF-2/Telecommunications (TELEM) is addressing weak spots within in cellular network. 

ESF-3/Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Development, Environment and Infrastructure: Trench cleaning is underway; a new flood water pump system is near completion and emergency contingency plans have been developed for constructions areas such as Dutch Quarter, Middle Region and Cay Hill.

ESF-7/Social Services: the community help desk personnel will be involved with the hurricane shelters, providing district information as well as identifying persons with special needs who will need assistance in the event of a hurricane strike.

Salomon is once again appealing to the Sint Maarten community to make sure they have plans in place for the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season which officially opens on June 1. 

The season has already seen the birth of two tropical storms (Alberto, Beryl) even before the June 1st official start of the season.

The U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the parent body of the National Hurricane Center (NHC) out of Miami, Florida, predicts a near-normal 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

The forecasts calls for nine to 15 named storms, of which four to eight can strengthen to become hurricanes, and of that one to three can become major hurricanes.

The remaining names of potential storms for the 2012 season are: Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Florence, Gordon, Helene, Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Michael, Nadine, Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sandy, Tony, Valerie and William.

The 2012 hurricane season officially runs through November 30.
 
# # #
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Sint Maarten Department of Communication (DCOMM)


 

Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
roddy.heyliger.pr at gmail.com

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News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, 
Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1-721-543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: 
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Thursday, May 31, 2012/N127
 
Second EOC Meeting held to Assess State of Country Preparedness for Hurricane 
Season; National Preparedness Level Good
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Disaster Coordinator/Fire Chief Winston 
Salomon chaired his second pre-hurricane season meeting on Tuesday, held to 
assess national state of preparedness for the hurricane season.

All stakeholders present representing the 10 Emergency Support Functions 
(ESFs), gave an update and according to Disaster Section Head Paul Martens, the 
general state of preparedness and readiness is good.

The hurricane shelters have been identified which is similar to the listing of 
2011.  Some upgrading of the shelters will take place within short.

ESF-5/Police is working on a curfew plan, roadblock controls and traffic 
circulation based on different scenarios.  

ESF-8/Department of Communication: The annual hurricane awareness campaign 
started with the statement issued mid-May by the Prime Minister calling on the 
nation to be hurricane ready.

The Meteorological Services is working with the Dutch Service KNMI to get the 
weather radar back into service.  

ESF-2/Telecommunications (TELEM) is addressing weak spots within in cellular 
network.  

ESF-3/Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Development, Environment and 
Infrastructure: Trench cleaning is underway; a new flood water pump system is 
near completion and emergency contingency plans have been developed for 
constructions areas such as Dutch Quarter, Middle Region and Cay Hill.

ESF-7/Social Services: the community help desk personnel will be involved with 
the hurricane shelters, providing district information as well as identifying 
persons with special needs who will need assistance in the event of a hurricane 
strike.

Salomon is once again appealing to the Sint Maarten community to make sure they 
have plans in place for the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season which officially 
opens on June 1.  

The season has already seen the birth of two tropical storms (Alberto, Beryl) 
even before the June 1st official start of the season.

The U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the parent body of 
the National Hurricane Center (NHC) out of Miami, Florida, predicts a 
near-normal 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

The forecasts calls for nine to 15 named storms, of which four to eight can 
strengthen to become hurricanes, and of that one to three can become major 
hurricanes.

The remaining names of potential storms for the 2012 season are: Chris, Debby, 
Ernesto, Florence, Gordon, Helene, Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Michael, Nadine, 
Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sandy, Tony, Valerie and William. 

The 2012 hurricane season officially runs through November 30.
 
# # # 
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; Cells: +1 721 
520-4217, 581-6323)
Sint Maarten Department of Communication (DCOMM)

Attachment: EOC Meeting Hurricane Season 2012.JPG
Description: JPEG image


- SxmDCOMM - Three days before official start of 2012 Atlantic hurricane season; Disaster Coordinator Salomon says be prepared
  • By Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 18:50:26 -0400
News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1-721-543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Monday, May 28, 2012/N124
 
Three days before official start of 2012 Atlantic hurricane season; Disaster Coordinator Salomon says be prepared
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Disaster Coordinator/Fire Chief Winston Salomon is calling on the Sint Maarten community to be prepared for the hurricane season with three-days left to go before the start of the season.

Salomon is calling on the Sint Maarten community to make sure they have plans in place for the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, which has already seen the birth of two tropical storms (Alberto, Beryl) even before the June 1st official start of the season.

The second named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season made landfall after midnight on Monday in Florida bringing rain and gusts up to near hurricane force.

Beryl was downgraded on Monday to a tropical depression, but before that it brought heavy rain and outages (23,000 households left without power in the states of Florida and Georgia) as it hit the South-Eastern coast of the U.S.

Colorado State University hurricane team Phil Klotzbach and William Gray in early April forecasted reduced activity for the hurricane season with 10 named storms, of which four will become hurricanes, and two of those will become major hurricanes with over 111 miles per hour winds. 

Since that forecast, the U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the parent body of the National Hurricane Center (NHC) out of Miami, Florida, last week Thursday issued their own forecasts predicting a near-normal 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

This revised forecasts has to do with conditions in the atmosphere and the ocean favoring a near-normal season entails nine to 15 named storms, of which four to eight can strengthen to become hurricanes, and of those one to three can become major hurricanes.

Based on the period 1981-2010, an average season produces 12 named storms with six hurricanes, including three major hurricanes. 

The remaining names of potential storms for the 2012 season are: Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Florence, Gordon, Helene, Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Michael, Nadine, Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sandy, Tony, Valerie and William.

The 2012 hurricane season officially runs through November 30.
 
# # #
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Sint Maarten Department of Communication (DCOMM)

Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
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News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, 
Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1-721-543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: 
gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Monday, May 28, 2012/N124
 
Three days before official start of 2012 Atlantic hurricane season; Disaster 
Coordinator Salomon says be prepared
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Disaster Coordinator/Fire Chief Winston 
Salomon is calling on the Sint Maarten community to be prepared for the 
hurricane season with three-days left to go before the start of the season.

Salomon is calling on the Sint Maarten community to make sure they have plans 
in place for the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, which has already seen the 
birth of two tropical storms (Alberto, Beryl) even before the June 1st official 
start of the season.

The second named storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season made landfall 
after midnight on Monday in Florida bringing rain and gusts up to near 
hurricane force.

Beryl was downgraded on Monday to a tropical depression, but before that it 
brought heavy rain and outages (23,000 households left without power in the 
states of Florida and Georgia) as it hit the South-Eastern coast of the U.S.

Colorado State University hurricane team Phil Klotzbach and William Gray in 
early April forecasted reduced activity for the hurricane season with 10 named 
storms, of which four will become hurricanes, and two of those will become 
major hurricanes with over 111 miles per hour winds.  

Since that forecast, the U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration 
(NOAA), the parent body of the National Hurricane Center (NHC) out of Miami, 
Florida, last week Thursday issued their own forecasts predicting a near-normal 
2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

This revised forecasts has to do with conditions in the atmosphere and the 
ocean favoring a near-normal season entails nine to 15 named storms, of which 
four to eight can strengthen to become hurricanes, and of those one to three 
can become major hurricanes.

Based on the period 1981-2010, an average season produces 12 named storms with 
six hurricanes, including three major hurricanes.  

The remaining names of potential storms for the 2012 season are: Chris, Debby, 
Ernesto, Florence, Gordon, Helene, Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Michael, Nadine, 
Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sandy, Tony, Valerie and William. 

The 2012 hurricane season officially runs through November 30.
 
# # # 
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; Cells: +1 721 
520-4217, 581-6323)
Sint Maarten Department of Communication (DCOMM)


- SxmDCOMM - Prime Minister Wescot calls on nation to Prepare for 2012 Hurricane Season
  • By Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Sun, 20 May 2012 19:30:17 -0400

News Release
 
Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten D.W.I. Tel. +1-721-543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
 
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, May 15, 2012/N114
 
Prime Minister Wescot calls on nation to prepare for 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, even though forecasts suggest reduced activity this season
 
GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) – Honorable Prime Minister Sarah Wescot-Williams, Chairman of the Island’s Disaster Emergency Management Organization, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), is calling on the Sint Maarten community to begin to prepare timely for the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, and to have the necessary plans in place by June 1st, the start of the season.

Colorado State University hurricane team Phil Klotzbach and William Gray have forecasted in their early April report reduced activity for the hurricane season with 10 named storms, of which four will become hurricanes, and two of those will become major hurricanes with over 111 miles per hour winds. 
 
Even though the official start of the season is over two weeks away, the Prime Minister is urging residents to use this period to prepare themselves adequately by reviewing their annual hurricane season preparatory list.
 
The Prime Minister added that the country’s disaster preparedness and emergency management mechanism are expected to be ready to deal with any eventuality arising during the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

“I am encouraging the nation to begin to prepare now, so as to mitigate the effects of a possible hurricane disaster in our country. Let’s use the time wisely to prepare our homes, businesses and other structures adequately in the event of a hurricane strike. 

“Save yourself the stress and prepare now by reviewing your disaster plan and reviewing your disaster supply kit. 
 
“Prepare early and avoid being caught unprepared.  Minimize your dependence on government, family or friends.  Preparedness starts with every one of us within our communities,” Prime Minister Hon. Sarah Wescot-Williams told DCOMM on Tuesday.
 
Some of the preparations that should be carried out now are checking hurricane shutters and the roof of your home or business, and to make sure windows close securely.

Persons living along coastal areas as well as those in flood prone areas should start looking at what measures they would take in the event of a hurricane which could cause flood challenges. 

The 2012 hurricane season officially runs through November 30.
 
# # #
 
Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
Sint Maarten Department of Communication (DCOMM)

Best regards,
Roddy Heyliger - BB pin 21437DBE

P.O.Box 945, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Cell: +1-721-520-4217 or 721-581-6323
RSH Consultancy Inc.
Corporate & Government PR/Communications
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- Update
  • By "Barbara Cannegieter" <barcann at hotmail.com>
  • Date: Sat, 19 May 2012 10:03:53 -0400
Good morning everyone
We awoke this morning to heavy rain. It lasted about an hour and gave us close to two inches of rain.
Our yard is soggy and out pool is filled to the brim.
The sun is shining now. Will there be more rain though?
Our Met Office gives this synopsis:
 
Synopsis:
The surface Atlantic high continues to generate through today an occasional brisk wind across the area. Moreover, a weakening trend is foreseen for the latter part of the weekend and onto the beginning of next week. Furthermore, seas could still get fairly rough over the exposed waters today and boaters should continue to exercise caution over these zones. Cloudy spells with shower activity otherwise persists during the course of this morning and expected to diminish in the afternoon.
 
So of course my husband is out sailing around the island today in the annual Captain Oliver’s Regatta.
Be careful out there, sailors!
 

- Update
  • By "Barbara Cannegieter" <barcann at hotmail.com>
  • Date: Wed, 16 May 2012 14:59:39 -0400
Good afternoon everyone
The sun was shining this morning but it is gray and cloudy now and drizzling.
The forecast calls for:
 “An upper level disturbance will combine with a surface trough and local effects to produce some cloudiness and scattered showers across the islands during the next 24 hours. Locally these showers could be heavy and accompanied by thunder resulting in some minor street flooding. Otherwise, seas are expected to be moderate to locally choppy over exposed areas.”
 
I just donated to the web site. I hope all of you can help out a little. Every little bit counts.
I know Gert hates to ask for donations but it really does cost to keep the web site up and we all rely on it, so we all should do what we can, if we can.
 

- Update
  • By "Barbara Cannegieter" <barcann at hotmail.com>
  • Date: Fri, 4 May 2012 11:18:12 -0400
Good Morning
Last night St. Maarten had some much needed rain but as often happens too much fell too quickly. We had quite some problems with flooding last night as a result, and this morning schools are closed while the government tries to clean up the roads.
The sun is shining now but we are forecast to have more rain coming.
CROWNWEATHER forecast this morning said:
 

Heavy Rain With Flash Flooding Will Continue Across The Northeastern & Eastern Caribbean:
An upper level trough of low pressure currently located over the western Atlantic will combine with copious amounts of deep tropical moisture and continue to produce slow moving very heavy showers and thunderstorms from today through at least Sunday from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands through much of the Leeward and northern Windward Islands. The heaviest showers and thunderstorms are expected to occur during the afternoon hours of today, Saturday and Sunday. Flash flooding of streams, creeks and rivers are likely.

The heavy rain threat is currently forecast to decrease across Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands by later Monday, however, a renewed threat for heavy rainfall is forecast from Anguilla and Antigua southward to Martinique and Saint Lucia by later Monday and Tuesday and then potentially again by next Friday as areas of low pressure develop over the eastern Caribbean and track northeastward

 

 

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