In anticipation of adverse weather conditions arising from the impending passage of Potential Tropical Cyclone Two, the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising the public that it activated its Central Command Centre at 6pm yesterday (Monday 27th June 2022).
As part of its preparations, T&TEC said all Customer Service Centres will close at 2pm today and all planned outages have been cancelled for today and tomorrow (Wednesday 29th June 2022). Along with existing emergency numbers, 800-8832 (TTEC) and 800-2852 (BULB), two (2) additional hotlines have been activated: 794-7264 and 794-4823. Call Centres are fully staffed with additional people assigned to manage all incoming calls. Updates on reports will be available on the 800 numbers via an automated message. Additional updates and safety advice will also be made available on social media and the T&TEC website. Additionally, the following actions have been taken by T&TEC: 1. All mobile substations are on standby, ready to be deployed to areas of greatest need during restoration. Two (2) substations have already been deployed to Tobago and two (2) to the North Coast. 2. Two (2) crews, with accompanying trucks, have been deployed from Trinidad to Tobago to provide additional support on the island. In addition to over seventy (70) crews on standby nationwide, separate crews will be routed this afternoon to vulnerable regions in East Trinidad and East Tobago, to allow for faster response times in those areas. 3. Preventative measures have been put in place at all substations to avoid possible flooding. 4. All key personnel and staff are on full alert - leave has been cancelled for all field staff and all external tree trimming personnel are to be available to assist with response activities. T&TEC is also urging members of the public to be extremely cautious and take every precaution to protect themselves from life threatening danger. Persons who have experienced flooding in their homes should exercise extreme caution when walking/standing in flood waters as they could be at risk for shock or electrocution. Turn off any electrical outlet or connection that has been or is likely to be breached by water. This can be done by turning off the breaker switch for that individual outlet. Similarly, standing on a wet surface and handling electrical equipment such as cords, power tools, plugs, outlets exposes you to the same danger. T&TEC notes that it is part of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management's (ODPM) National Emergency Operation Centre and will share updates with the public via the ODPM and its own channels.
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A Media Release earlier today (Tuesday 28th June 2022) from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) - Communications, states that the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) has been monitoring the centre of Potential Tropical Cyclone Two to the East of Trinidad.
The Media Release added, “On the forecast track, the system will pass near or over portions of the Southern Windward Islands tonight. As a result, Trinidad and Tobago has been under a Tropical Storm Warning. Given its present track and the likely storm conditions will produce periods of heavy to intense showers and/or thunderstorms are likely, out of an abundance of caution a decision has been taken by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Honourable Keith Rowley, to close all Government offices at 12:00 noon today, Tuesday June 28, 2022, except for essential services. Heads of Department will communicate with their respective staff.” The Media Release concluded by saying, “This is in an effort to minimise the number of persons on the nation's roads and to allow first responders, if necessary, easier access and mobility. Individuals are advised to pay attention to news updates and follow instructions of Government Officials and take necessary steps to protect lives, livelihood and property.” Minister of Rural Development and Local Government, Faris-Al-Rawi, hosted a Press Conference at 11am this morning (Tuesday 28th June 2022) to discuss disaster preparedness plans for the country, in light of the impending passage of Potential Tropical Cyclone Two. Below are the key points discussed today, courtesy of TTT Live Online: - Minister Al-Rawi, in providing an update, stated that all fourteen (14) Corporations have been put on emergency alert and their Disaster Management Units (DMUs) have been fully stocked and are ready. 712 Municipal Police Officers have also been assembled. - Minister Al-Rawi announced that persons who believe their vehicles are at risk, can park their assets at the following venues: Brian Lara Stadium, UDECOTT Parkade, all Community Centres, SAPA, NAPA and Naparima Bowl. These sites will be supervised by Municipal Police Officers. - Minister Al-Rawi stated that all relief shelters have been activated and are open to the public. - Minister of Works and Transport, Rohan Sinanan, announced that the Water Taxi service will be operational until 2pm today. - Minister Sinanan stated that the bus route is under consideration to be opened to the public, depending on the situation, but it is not an expected outcome. - The Met Office announced that the predicted time for the onset of Tropical Storm conditions has been moved up to 6pm tonight and stated that when the system reaches T&T, wind gusts can be in excess of 70 Km/h with flash and riverine flooding expected. Citizens are warned that this is a serious system that can increase in strength over its course. If you missed the Press Conference, you can watch it below in its entirety. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), a Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Trinidad and Tobago, and will now start at 6pm tonight (Tuesday 28th June 2022), instead of 8pm. The Tropical Storm Warning will remain in effect until 5pm tomorrow evening (Wednesday 29th June 2022).
A Tropical Storm Warning means that Tropical Storm conditions (sustained winds of 63 Km/h or greater) are likely over the warning area within thirty-six (36) hours or less. The Met Office states that at 11am this morning, the centre of Potential Tropical Cyclone Two (PTC2) was located near 9.8°N latitude 57.5°W longitude or about 380 Km East of Trinidad. PTC2 is moving toward the West at 37 Km/h and a West to North-Westward motion is expected over the next few days. The system is now forecast to pass near or over portions of the Southern Windward Islands by this evening and Tropical Storm conditions are now likely from 6pm this evening. Ahead of the system, isolated afternoon heavy showers/thunderstorms can develop, which can produce gusty winds in excess of 55 Km/h. As PTC2 moves over the islands this evening into tonight, it is likely to produce periods of heavy to intense showers and/or thunderstorms that can result in rainfall accumulations in excess of 100 mm in some areas and wind gusts in excess of 70 Km/h. These wind gusts are capable of breaking tree branches, displacing unsecured roofs and loose outdoor objects, and can even topple over unhealthy trees. Heavy rainfall can produce ponding and localized flash flooding. Marine activities can be adversely affected, as sea conditions will become rough with wave heights reaching occasionally above 3m in open waters and choppy in sheltered areas. The risk of landslides/landslips is likely in areas so prone. The Met Office will issue its next update at 2pm this afternoon. Instructions:
This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. The Ministry of Health is advising the public that due to the issuance of a Tropical Storm Warning for Trinidad and Tobago, the following measures will be taken from 12pm today (Tuesday 28th June 2022) until further notice:
Patients are also reminded to remain compliant with all medications as prescribed by your Doctor. Members of the public are further advised to avoid contact with flood waters to reduce the risk of contracting water-borne diseases such as Gastroenteritis and Leptospirosis. Please visit the Ministry of Health's website and social media pages for further information. Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) is advising that there will be disruptions to its domestic and international flights due to the Tropical Storm Warning issued for Trinidad and Tobago and the severe weather conditions expected between 28th June through 1st July 2022.
Passengers are encouraged to register for real-time flight notifications and updates via https://www.caribbean-airlines.com/#/caribbean-flight-notifications. Customers may also check the status of a flight by route or flight number using the FLIGHT STATUS tab on the Caribbean Airlines homepage on www.caribbean-airlines.com. DOMESTIC CANCELLATIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JUNE 2022 BW 1536 - Trinidad to Tobago - Cancelled BW 1537 - Tobago to Trinidad - Cancelled BW 1540 - Trinidad to Tobago - Cancelled BW 1541 - Tobago to Trinidad - Cancelled INTERNATIONAL - RE-TIMED SERVICES FOR TUESDAY 28TH JUNE 2022 BW 462 Trinidad to Guyana - Later Departure Original Departure Time: 5pm New Departure Time: 6:40pm New Arrival Time: 7:50pm BW 400 Trinidad to Curacao - Earlier Departure Original Departure Time: 1:30pm New Departure Time: 12:30pm New Arrival Time: 2:55pm BW 401 Curacao to Trinidad - Earlier Departure Original Departure Time: 4:55pm New Departure Time: 3:40pm New Arrival Time: 6:05pm INTERNATIONAL CANCELLATIONS FOR TUESDAY 28TH JUNE 2022 BW 417 - Kingston/St. Maarten/Barbados/Trinidad - Cancelled BW 883 - Trinidad to Suriname - Cancelled BW 884 - Suriname to Trinidad - Cancelled The Airline said it has reached out to affected passengers, who will be re-accommodated on the next available services. Customers may also visit www.caribbean-airlines.com, download the Caribbean Airlines Mobile app, and check their social media pages (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) for the latest updates. CAL advises that an update will follow at 12pm today (Tuesday 28th June 2022). In its latest Tropical Storm Warning update, the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) said as at 8am this morning (Tuesday 28th June 2022), the centre of Potential Tropical Cyclone Two was located near 9.5ºN latitude 56.5ºW longitude or about 530 Km East of Trinidad.
The system is moving toward the West near 23 Mph (37 Km/h), and a Westward or West-North-Westward motion is expected for the next few days. On the forecast track, the system will pass near or over portions of the Southern Windward Islands tonight. As a result, Trinidad and Tobago remains under a Tropical Storm Warning. A Tropical Storm Warning means that storm conditions are likely over the warning area within thirty-six (36) hours. The Met Office notes that periods of heavy to intense showers and/or thunderstorms are likely, which can result in rainfall accumulations in excess of 100 mm. Gusty winds in excess of 70 Km/h can be expected. These wind gusts are capable of breaking tree branches, displacing unsecured roofs and loose outdoor objects, and can even topple over unhealthy trees. The risk of landslides/landslips is likely in areas so prone and sea conditions can become occasionally rough. The Met Office said its next update will be issued at 11am today. Instructions:
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for:
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for:
A Tropical Storm Warning means that Tropical Storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within thirty-six (36) hours. A Tropical Storm Watch means that Tropical Storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within forty-eight (48) hours. Interests elsewhere in the Windward Islands, the Northern coast of Venezuela, Curacao, Aruba, and the Northeastern coast of Colombia should monitor the progress of this system. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, as at 8am AST (1200 UTC), the poorly defined disturbance was centered near latitude 9.5 North, longitude 56.5 West. The system is moving toward the West near 23 Mph (37 Km/h). A Westward or West-North-Westward motion is expected through Thursday (30th June 2022). On the forecast track, the system will pass near or over portions of the Southern Windward Islands by tonight, and move over the Southern Caribbean Sea or near the Northern coast of Venezuela on Wednesday and Thursday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 40 Mph (65 Km/h) with higher gusts. Slight strengthening is forecast during the next few days if the disturbance remains over water. Conditions appear conducive for development if the disturbance remains over water, and it will likely become a Tropical Storm near the Southern Windward Islands or while moving Westward across the Southern Caribbean Sea.
Tropical-Storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 Km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1,009 mb (29.80 inches). RAINFALL: The Potential Tropical Cyclone is expected to produce heavy rain across the Southern Windward Islands and the Northeastern coast of Venezuela starting tonight into Wednesday. The following Storm total rainfall amounts are expected:
WIND: Tropical Storm conditions are expected in the warning area in the Southern Windward Islands tonight. Tropical Storm conditions are possible in the watch area along the Northeastern coast of Venezuela and nearby islands tonight, and in Bonaire by Wednesday evening. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. UPDATE (29/06/22): All schools in Trinidad re-open today (Wednesday) but remain closed in Tobago until Thursday. Details here. In a Media Release late last night (Monday 27th June 2022), the Ministry of Education said all Principals are asked to note the following arrangements for school operations today (Tuesday 28th June 2022), due to the Tropical Storm Warning currently issued for Trinidad and Tobago.
The arrangements for schools are as follows:
The Ministry said inability to attend must be reported to the school's Principal as soon as possible on Tuesday (28th June 2022) and noted that “make-up examinations are not administered by CXC, so all efforts to attend the examinations as scheduled should be made.” Unless further advised by a subsequent Circular Memorandum, the Ministry said all schools will resume full operations on Wednesday (29th June 2022). This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. According to the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS), at 8pm tonight (Monday 27th June 2022), the center of Potential Cyclone Two was located near 8.8°N latitude 51.6°W longitude or about 1,180 Km East of Trinidad. The system is moving toward the West-Northwest near 18 Mph (30 Km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue for the next few days.
A Tropical Storm Warning for Trinidad and Tobago begins at 8pm on Tuesday night (28th June 2022) and will remain in effect until 5pm on Wednesday evening (29th June 2022). On the forecast track, the system will pass near or over portions of the Southern Windward Islands by late Tuesday (28th June 2022). As a result, Trinidad and Tobago remains under a Tropical Storm Warning. A Tropical Storm Warning means that storm conditions are likely over the warning area within thirty-six (36) hours. Periods of heavy to intense showers and/or thunderstorms are likely, which can result in rainfall accumulations in excess of 3 inches. Gusty winds in excess of 70 Km/hr can be expected. These wind gusts are capable of breaking tree branches, displacing unsecured roofs and loose outdoor objects, and can even topple over unhealthy trees. The risk of landslides/landslips is likely in areas so prone and sea conditions can become occasionally rough. The Met Office will issue another update at 11pm tonight. Citizens are urged to prepare to protect lives, livelihood, and property. Plan your evacuation to a shelter if it becomes necessary. Always have emergency supplies of food and water on standby. Secure loose outdoor items and livestock. Do not wade or drive through flood waters. Pre-position sandbags if your area floods and monitor river levels. Follow the instructions of Government Officials. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. A teenager appeared before a Master of the Fyzabad Children’s Court this morning (Monday 27th June 2022), charged with the manslaughter of Curtis Greene, which occurred on Friday 17th June 2022.
The 16-year-old was charged with the offence following advice of Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Roger Gaspard SC, on Sunday 26th June 2022. Greene, 52, aka ‘Fighter,’ a labourer, of Beach Road, Point Fortin, was at a gas station in the district on Friday 17th June 2022, when he allegedly got into an altercation with a teenager. During the incident, the teen allegedly threw several glass bottles at the victim, wounding him. The victim died at the scene. The accused was arrested by Officers of the South Western Division shortly after the incident. Investigations were supervised by Supt. (Ag.) Sean Dhillpaul and Insp. Jones, both of the Homicide Bureau of Investigations (HBI), Region Three. The teenager was charged with the offence by PC Griffith also of HBI Region Three, on Sunday 26th June 2022. |
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