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State of Emergency Declared
for Belize The Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Said
Musa, in his capacity as Chairman of the National Emergency Management
Organization, this morning (Monday, September 3, 2007) convened a
special session of NEMO to make final preparations in the face of the
imminent threat of Hurricane Felix to Belize.
At the recommendation of NEMO, the Governor-General, Sir Colville Young, has issued a Proclamation declaring a State of Emergency for the entire country of Belize. The Proclamation also calls out the volunteer elements to assist the uniformed forces to protect life and property. The Proclamation of a State of Emergency is intended to smooth the process of mandatory evacuation, if it becomes necessary, and to facilitate the security forces in their efforts to protect life and property. The process of opening of hurricane shelters will begin at mid-day today in all areas. The shelters will be open to accommodate those most vulnerable members of the communities who have no other place to go. This will also serve the purpose of having people in known locations if it becomes necessary for NEMO to declare mandatory evacuation of any of the coastal areas. Persons moving into shelters should take with them sufficient food and supplies to last for at least three days. Limited food will be available for the indigents, the vulnerable, and those who cannot afford to supply their own food. For those persons who wish to evacuate but cannot afford to move, NEMO will make arrangements for their transportation. These arrangements will be announced. NEMO continues to urge those persons living at the cayes and in low-lying coastal areas to move inland to higher ground. At this point, NEMO recommends that those persons who evacuate from the outer islands move toward the Orange Walk District. The Prime Minister has announced a price freeze on all goods and services in the country, and urges owners of licensed liquor establishments to refrain from serving alcoholic beverages while the emergency is in effect. Read More Central America braced for
Felix
Central
America is preparing for a battering by
Hurricane Felix, which has grown to a category five storm as it churns
through the Caribbean.
Honduras expects to be hit on Tuesday morning and has issued a hurricane watch for some coastal areas. With wind speeds now up to 270km/h (165mph), correspondents say Felix is well above the minimum force for a category five storm. It comes just two weeks after Hurricane Dean killed 18 people in the region.  Read More Illegal
Dumping -
Trash woes are piling up!  Improper
disposal of garbage is everyone’s problem.
 Garbage
finds its way to our water systems.
 Anything
from construction materials to water heaters are found at these sites.
 Illegal
dumpsites affect the health of people
that live close to those areas.  Containers
such as these may contain gases
which damage a person’s health, even by simply smelling it over a period of time. Albert Roches ended by
saying that if illegal dumping problems are not
reported, the problem often grows. “Once a pile begins, it often seems
to take on a life of its own by inviting other people to pile on
additional wastes including hazardous wastes such as household
hazardous wastes (batteries, oil, paint, and antifreeze), commercial
and industrial wastes, and other regulated or illegal substances,” he
concluded. Help “La Isla Bonita” significantly reduce illegal dumping
by reporting illegal dumping activity and working together with the San
Pedro Town Council officials and law enforcement agencies for a
cleaner, healthier, and safer community. To make a report, contact the
San Pedro Town Council office at 226-2198 or Department of Environment
at 822-2816. Become a part of the cure and not the problem! Read More
NOTICES/LETTERS
TO THE EDITOR
The Old French
Bakery located in the Hacal Kiik
location is not to
be missed! Wonderful breads of all sorts...and fair prices. More
Canadians wishing to register with the Consulate for possible help after storms are asked to contact Warden Kay Scott with their name, phone number and location. kscott@btl.net or at 671-1938.
THOUGHT
OF THE DAY
The
eye sees only what the mind
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