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The approximately 76 shelters in the parish of Portland are in a state of readiness as the parish braces for Tropical Storm Melissa, which is slowly approaching the island.
Parish Coordinator for Disaster Preparedness, Denise Lewis said that there are 350 to 400 shelter managers in the parish, “who are on alert and on standby to activate the shelters to ensure that they open and are well-manned”.
She's advising residents to take their emergency items to the shelters.
Don’t forget your battery-powered radio, your lantern, your medication… wrap your important documents in plastic.
Call the Municipal Corporation at (876) 715-6762, the Fire Brigade at (876) 993 2525, my cellphone at (876) 392-7276 for any help you need,” she urged.
Ms. Lewis further encouraged residents to report damage to the relevant authorities.
