NEMA Public Announcement on Early Closure of Government Offices

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT 

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 03rd October, 2023 (NEMA): Given the current weather conditions, the National  Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to close government offices early today as of 12 pm (Tuesday, 03 October, 2023). The Government has agreed  and the private sector is being advised to do the same.  

The weather forecast for St. Kitts and Nevis indicates it will be cloudy to overcast with showers and  thunderstorms as Tropical Storm Philippe continues to affect the area. 

The National Disaster Coordinator, Abdias Samuel, explained that the St. Kitts and Nevis Meteorological  Services and the NEMA will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates. 

“The protection of life and property is paramount and, as such, we will be paying close attention to the  conditions being created by the storm and will advise the government and public accordingly,” Mr. Samuel  said. 

For more information, persons can call or send a WhatsApp message to NEMA at 466-5100 or follow us  on Facebook at National Emergency Management Agency SKN. 

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