Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management

4A Orange Grove Road,

Trincity, Tacarigua
Phone: 1 (868) 640-1285
Fax: 1 (868) 640-8988

PUBLIC ADVISORY # 2
Thursday October 28, 2010 – 5:15 p.m.

Trinidad and Tobago is not under a tropical storm threat, watch or

warning
Trinidad and Tobago is NOT currently under any Tropical Storm threat, Watch or
Warning. This advisory is being issued to underscore the importance of reviewing all safety
and preparedness measures at this time.

The TT Meteorological Services indicated that an active tropical wave developed east-south east
of the Windward Islands today. The movement of this wave is more northerly than westerly at
this time. There is the possibility that this tropical wave may intensify within the next two days.
Generally, tropical waves have the potential to cause heavy showers and thundershowers coupled
with gusty winds. Street/flash flooding may occur in areas that experience heavy downpour and
small river courses may be easily inundated. Landslides are also likely in areas so prone.

The ODPM, as the lead coordinator of emergencies and crises, has already placed the first
responder agencies (TT Fire Service, TT Police Service, TT Defence Force and the municipal
corporations) on alert so that immediate assistance may be rendered to areas that may experience
heavy downpour and inundation. Shelters and other forms of resources have already been
prepared and will be used if the need arises.

In light of the aforementioned forecast, we underscore the following safety tips:-

 Continue to listen to the weather bulletins; remain calm, alert and vigilant. (Spreading
unnecessary rumours is not productive or prudent).
 Check your home:
o Clean gutters, downspouts and drains
o Remove items around the yard that could be picked up by strong winds such as
galvanized metal sheets or pieces of wood
o Check trees in the yard and trim loose or dying branches
o Elevate all valuables to higher levels where necessary.

 It’s a good habit to always have all your emergency supplies accessible (medical / First
Aid supplies, working flashlight, radio, batteries and bottled water)
N.B. Important documents must be protected in a sealed plastic bag

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  If intense rainfall occurs and there is flooding, do not walk or drive through flood waters.
Stay inside until water levels have subsided.

The ODPM reminds all citizens that if they have been affected by this inclement weather, they
must contact their municipal corporation or 800 6376.

The TT Meteorological Services is monitoring this weather condition and will advise the ODPM
and the national community if there is a drastic change. Citizens are reminded to continue to
monitor the media, follow us on Facebook (ODPMTT) or Twitter (ODPM_TT) for more
information.

Contact:-

Public Information Specialist

Public Information, Education and Community Outreach Unit
868 640 1285 ext 14240/ 868 486 8251/ publicinformation@odpm.gov.tt

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