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Last Updated: Jun 26th, 2010 - 17:07:22 |
NEMO Special Advisory #1
NEMO Special Advisory #1
1. The latest update is, the center of Tropical Storm Alex was estimated to be near latitude 17.5 N and longitude 87.2 W. This position is about 70 miles east of Belize. Alex is moving west northwest at 9 mph and is expected to continue on that track for the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are now 45 mph with further strengthening expected. However, strengthening will be limited due to the storm’s proximity to land.
What is expected to happen Tropical Storm force winds of 50 to 60 miles will start affecting the northern and central cayes at about 2:00 pm local time this afternoon, and
Storm surge of 3 to 5 feet is expected along the northern coast and cayes. Sea conditions will become very rough.
Jun 26, 2010, 02:30 pm
Flood Simulation Exercise
The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) in collaboration with the Belize Electric Company Limited (BECOL) and the Cayo District Emergency Committee are preparing to conduct a flood simulation exercise.
The exercise will be conducted in San Ignacio and Santa Elena this coming Thursday, January 28th starting at 7 in the morning.
The aim of the simulation is to establish the warning and evacuation requirements in the event the dam breaks and to inform the public what should be done to save life.
Jan 26, 2010, 01:00 pm
Press Release # 34
2009 is well upon us and NEMO is already preparing for the upcoming hurricane season which starts on June 1ST.
With the images still fresh in mind, government’s humanitarian assistance to people affected in the Cayo, Belize, Orange Walk and Corozal Districts continue to date.
Jan 27, 2009, 09:00 am
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