Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has declared Jamaica a threatened area under the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA).

This following advice from the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and the Minister of Local Government and Community Development.

Under this Order, the entire island of Jamaica is declared a threatened area due to the potential impact of Tropical Storm Melissa.

Melissa poses a significant threat to the island.

The declaration empowers the Government to implement precautionary and protective measures to safeguard lives, property, and critical infrastructure.

Dr. Holness is urging the public to comply with the orders.