Last Updated on October 21, 2023, 4:55 PM AST by Anthony Morris
Dr Geoffrey Hanley, the deputy Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis has announced emergency shelters for the people of St Kitts and Nevis. The announcement for the establishment of emergency shelters in line with the safety and security measures of the St Kitts and Nevis Government to protect the people of the country from the adverse impact of the Hurricane Tammy.
Hurricane Tammy, which was previously a tropical storm is approaching St Kitts and Nevis at an alarming speed of 80km/hr. The leaders of St Kitts and Nevis are taking all the necessary steps required for the safety of the people. Previously, the administration had ordered a school closure in the light of the impending weather conditions.
Additionally, the prime minister also returned from his Canada trip, for the inaugural Canada-Caricom Summit.
The preparation is ongoing for the country to combat and deal with the weather situation that the hurricane Tammy will bring over the weekend, October 21 and 22, 2023.
The deputy prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis Dr Geoffrey Hanley has shared a complete list of emergency shelters.
District #1, Emergency shelters are in:
- South East Peninsula – Victoria Road (East)
- Newtown Community Centre
District #2, the shelters are in:
- Victoria Road (West) – Wigley Avenue (East)
- Olivet Gospel Hall
District #3 Emergency Hurricane shelters are as follows:
- Wigley Avenue (West) – Palmetto Point
- Trinity Community Centre
District #4 shelters:
- Challengers – New Guinea
- Old Road Community Centre
District #5 Shelters:
- Sandy Point – Fig Tree
- Sandy Point Club House
District #6 emergency shelters:
- Newton Ground – Harris’
- Newton Ground Pre-School
St Paul’s Community Centre
District #7 emergency shelters: Belle Vue – Ottley’s Ghaut (West)
- Lodge – Ottley’s Community Centre
- District Manager: Warren Thompson Contact details 869-668-8922
District #8 emergency shelters: Ottley’s Ghaut (East) St Peters
Cayon High School
Conaree Community Centre
Deane Glasford Primary School
The officials have shared some contact details for the people of the country to get in touch with for help and assistance in the situation. Contact: 466-5100 Extension: 465-2521 EXT 1151 FAX: 466-5310 E-Mail: NEMA@GOV.KN | WEBSITE: WWW.NEMA.KN
All the authorities of St Kitts and Nevis are engaged in arranging emergency shelters for the people. The safety of the people of the country from the hurricane is the topmost priority of the government.
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