ODPEM in the media – Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management

Aug 10, 2009

ODPEM Cautions the Public as Parishes Continue to Experience Dry Conditions

As dry conditions worsen across the island, the ODPEM is strongly urging all Jamaicans to conserve on their use of...

May 21, 2009

Bog Walk Gorge Reopens as Water Levels Recede

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising the public that the Bog Walk Gorge has been...

May 21, 2009

Residents Advised to Avoid the Intersections at Four Roads and Hordley Crossing

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) strongly urge residents in the communities of Four Roads, Hordley Crossing...

May 21, 2009

Bog Walk Gorge Closed

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising the public that the Bog Walk Gorge is now...

May 21, 2009

Reports of Flooding in Eastern and Central Parishes

The Meteorological Service has continued the Flash Flood Warning for low-lying and flood-prone areas of all parishes until 5:00 p.m....

Apr 30, 2009

Hurricane Preparedness Month for May 2009

As of 2009, the month of May will be observed as Hurricane Preparedness Month. The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency...