”All clear”
Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams has announced the all clear is given following the passage of Hurricane Elsa. Meantime Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley reports widespread damage to homes and disruption of utilities. Miss Mottley urged those with damaged homes to go into shelters if they are in unsafe conditions. […]
Tropical Storm Warning discontinued, no ‘all clear’ yet
Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams, has announced that the storm warning for Barbados has been discontinued. Speaking during an update a short while ago, Mr. Abrahams however stressed that the all clear has not being given. He said key emergency services will now be deployed to elevate the damages. Abrahams, […]
BWA STATEMENT
As the pumping stations are brought online after the all clear is given the Barbados Water Authority advises customers that they are invited to whatsapp 836-4655 (4683) to report any burst mains by text, photos or video. Any voice calls must be directed to their customer service number 434-4292 as per usual. The BWA will […]
Bwa – Notice
As the pumping stations are brought online after the all clear is given the Barbados Water Authority advises customers that they are invited to whatsapp 836-4655 (4683) to report any burst mains by text photos or video. Any voice calls must be directed to our customer service number 434-4292 as per usual. The BWA will […]
STORM WATCH|| 9AM UPDATE || BEST: “Worst has passed”
Head of Met Services Sabu Best says the worst has passed, as Elsa downgrades to a tropical storm. He gave this update on VOB 92.9 FM.
STORM WATCH|| 8am update || Elsa upgrades to cat.1 hurricane
Tropical storm Elsa has strengthened into the season’s 1st hurricane, battering sections of Barbados. Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams says several houses have received extensive damage due to gusty winds.
STORM WATCH|| 7:10am update || Elsa brings high winds
Head of Met Services Sabu Best says Barbados can expect another two hours of high winds, as tropical storm Elsa passes south of the island. He gave this update on VOB 92.9 FM.
Eye on the storm – Minister , Wilfred Abrahams update
As Barbados continues to brace for impact from Tropical Storm Elsa, emphasis must now be on safety, the preservation of life and property. , said the time for persons to safely get to shelters has now passed, and urged individuals to remain safe and seek shelter at a neighbour, if their property was compromised. His […]
STORM WATCH: 5:00 am update
The centre of Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to pass Barbados about 730 am. Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams and Director of the Department of Emergency Management, Kerry Hinds issued this update. A tropical storm warning is issued when sustained winds of 34 to 63 knots (39 – 73 mph; 63 – 118kmh) associated […]
Gis – How to evacuate saftely
Here is a reminder of how to evacuate safely during a storm or hurricane warning. #hurricaneseason2021 #PrepareandBeAware #howtoseries #gisbarbados