TS Maria is moving at approximately 23 miles per hour on a Westerly track that will take it over our area over the weekend. A U.S. Air Force reconnaissance aircraft will reach the system late today to investigate it further.
Tropical storm watches (issued 48 hours prior to arrival of storm conditions) could be issued this morning for the islands of the Northeastern Caribbean, which include St. Maarten, but it is still too early to say what impact the storm will have on the local weather.
The 10 Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) of the island's disaster management system have been placed on standby and are monitoring closely the progress of TS Maria.
Residents are therefore advised to be prepared to take action if needed.
The ODM is also advising contractors, builders and subcontractors to review their plans of action to secure job sites quickly in the event of a passing tropical storm/hurricane. Materials such as plywood, shingles, zinc and other construction material could become flying missiles capable of impaling brick walls or anything in their way. Construction debris can cause severe damage to property and cost lives.
Food wholesalers and warehouse depots are requested to review their plans of action to secure their properties in the event of a storm/hurricane threat. Materials such as plywood, shipping pallets, food pallets and pieces of metal used to secure pallet shipments easily can become flying missiles and a threat.
The ODM will closely monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Maria and the public will be informed in future communications and advisories today and Friday.
Steve Coogan Biffy Clyro United Kingdom Recession Skiing Local politics
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