There is a 35% increase in outages across several parishes

With Jamaica now feeling the worsening effects of category 5 hurricane Melissa, the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting a 35% increase in outages across several parishes.

At this morning’s press briefing Energy Minister Daryl Vaz noted that several generation units, critical high voltage substations, transmission and distribution lines across the island have been forced out of service by hurricane force winds and lightning.

Mr. Vaz outlined St. Elizabeth as among the parishes most affected.

Mr. Vaz highlighted that among the least affected are St. Thomas and St. Andrew.

Meantime he noted that the JPS is urging persons to take precautions and keep safe.

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Some shelters serving vulnerable communities still empty

With Jamaica now feeling the worsening effects of category 5 hurricane Melissa, the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting a 35% increase in outages across several parishes.

At this morning’s press briefing Energy Minister Daryl Vaz noted that several generation units, critical high voltage substations, transmission and distribution lines across the island have been forced out of service by hurricane force winds and lightning.

Mr. Vaz outlined St. Elizabeth as among the parishes most affected.

Mr. Vaz highlighted that among the least affected are St. Thomas and St. Andrew.

Meantime he noted that the JPS is urging persons to take precautions and keep safe.

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JPS teams will continue to restore power as long as it is safe

With Jamaica now feeling the worsening effects of category 5 hurricane Melissa, the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting a 35% increase in outages across several parishes.

At this morning’s press briefing Energy Minister Daryl Vaz noted that several generation units, critical high voltage substations, transmission and distribution lines across the island have been forced out of service by hurricane force winds and lightning.

Mr. Vaz outlined St. Elizabeth as among the parishes most affected.

Mr. Vaz highlighted that among the least affected are St. Thomas and St. Andrew.

Meantime he noted that the JPS is urging persons to take precautions and keep safe.

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3 deaths have been reported in preparation for hurricane Melissa

With Jamaica now feeling the worsening effects of category 5 hurricane Melissa, the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting a 35% increase in outages across several parishes.

At this morning’s press briefing Energy Minister Daryl Vaz noted that several generation units, critical high voltage substations, transmission and distribution lines across the island have been forced out of service by hurricane force winds and lightning.

Mr. Vaz outlined St. Elizabeth as among the parishes most affected.

Mr. Vaz highlighted that among the least affected are St. Thomas and St. Andrew.

Meantime he noted that the JPS is urging persons to take precautions and keep safe.

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Melissa continues to move slowly toward Jamaica ahead of landfall

With Jamaica now feeling the worsening effects of category 5 hurricane Melissa, the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting a 35% increase in outages across several parishes.

At this morning’s press briefing Energy Minister Daryl Vaz noted that several generation units, critical high voltage substations, transmission and distribution lines across the island have been forced out of service by hurricane force winds and lightning.

Mr. Vaz outlined St. Elizabeth as among the parishes most affected.

Mr. Vaz highlighted that among the least affected are St. Thomas and St. Andrew.

Meantime he noted that the JPS is urging persons to take precautions and keep safe.

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JHTA: hotels, especially those in western parishes, ready for Hurricane Melissa

With Jamaica now feeling the worsening effects of category 5 hurricane Melissa, the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting a 35% increase in outages across several parishes.

At this morning’s press briefing Energy Minister Daryl Vaz noted that several generation units, critical high voltage substations, transmission and distribution lines across the island have been forced out of service by hurricane force winds and lightning.

Mr. Vaz outlined St. Elizabeth as among the parishes most affected.

Mr. Vaz highlighted that among the least affected are St. Thomas and St. Andrew.

Meantime he noted that the JPS is urging persons to take precautions and keep safe.

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NWA teams will respond to Hurricane Melissa impacted roadways when it’s safe to do so

With Jamaica now feeling the worsening effects of category 5 hurricane Melissa, the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting a 35% increase in outages across several parishes.

At this morning’s press briefing Energy Minister Daryl Vaz noted that several generation units, critical high voltage substations, transmission and distribution lines across the island have been forced out of service by hurricane force winds and lightning.

Mr. Vaz outlined St. Elizabeth as among the parishes most affected.

Mr. Vaz highlighted that among the least affected are St. Thomas and St. Andrew.

Meantime he noted that the JPS is urging persons to take precautions and keep safe.

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Prime Minister Holness urges Jamaicans to be calm and prepared despite anxiety brought on by TS Melissa

With Jamaica now feeling the worsening effects of category 5 hurricane Melissa, the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting a 35% increase in outages across several parishes.

At this morning’s press briefing Energy Minister Daryl Vaz noted that several generation units, critical high voltage substations, transmission and distribution lines across the island have been forced out of service by hurricane force winds and lightning.

Mr. Vaz outlined St. Elizabeth as among the parishes most affected.

Mr. Vaz highlighted that among the least affected are St. Thomas and St. Andrew.

Meantime he noted that the JPS is urging persons to take precautions and keep safe.

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TS Melissa expected to bring life threatening, catastrophic impacts on Jamaica over weekend and into next week

With Jamaica now feeling the worsening effects of category 5 hurricane Melissa, the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting a 35% increase in outages across several parishes.

At this morning’s press briefing Energy Minister Daryl Vaz noted that several generation units, critical high voltage substations, transmission and distribution lines across the island have been forced out of service by hurricane force winds and lightning.

Mr. Vaz outlined St. Elizabeth as among the parishes most affected.

Mr. Vaz highlighted that among the least affected are St. Thomas and St. Andrew.

Meantime he noted that the JPS is urging persons to take precautions and keep safe.

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Airports remain operational and will close if a Hurricane Warning is issued

With Jamaica now feeling the worsening effects of category 5 hurricane Melissa, the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting a 35% increase in outages across several parishes.

At this morning’s press briefing Energy Minister Daryl Vaz noted that several generation units, critical high voltage substations, transmission and distribution lines across the island have been forced out of service by hurricane force winds and lightning.

Mr. Vaz outlined St. Elizabeth as among the parishes most affected.

Mr. Vaz highlighted that among the least affected are St. Thomas and St. Andrew.

Meantime he noted that the JPS is urging persons to take precautions and keep safe.

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