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Arising from heavy rainfall that has been affecting sections of the island, the following reports have been received by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM)

Reports:

St. Ann Flooding

Main Street Ocho Rios has been flooded
Milford Road leading into Ocho Rios has also experienced flooding
The National Works Agency’s (NWA) heavy duty units are currently removing debris from the main road in the town
The bottom section of Pimento Walk is flooded and several households have been affected
Teachers’ Cottage at the Ocho Rios High School was flooded
Flood waters washed through the New Testament Church in Harrison Town
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has been informed of the situation and has dispatched a team to the Pimento Walk and Milford Road communities
The Ocho Rios Primary School has been flooded

Blocked Roads

Fern Gully remains blocked
Pimento Walk is blocked

The ODPEM remains on alert and is on standby to provide the necessary assistance.

FLOOD SAFETY TIPS:

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS FLOODED ROADWAYS
Listen to your radio to keep informed
Do not walk outside barefooted during or after flooding
Bury all dead animals as soon as possible
Move your refrigerator, stove and furniture to a higher floor, or place them on building blocks and secure to the wall.