The Meteorological Service has advised that Hurricane Sandy is currently approaching Central Bahamas. A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for Northwest and Central Bahamas, which includes Grand Bahama, Bimini, Abaco, the Berry Islands, Andros, Eleuthra, New Providence, Exuma, Cat Island, rum Cay, San Salvador, Long Island and Ragged Island of the southeast Bahamas.
Hurricane Sandy is located at present to the south west of the Turks and Caicos Islands as the centre of the storm moves closer to the Central Bahamas. At 11:00 a.m. the centre of Hurricane Sandy was located south south west of Long Island, 85 miles south south west of George Town, Exuma and 215 miles south-south west of Nassau. Sandy is expected to remain a Category 2 hurricane as it moves through the Bahamas.
The Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies would like to draw to the attention of residents that the Turks and Caicos Islands have not been placed under a Hurricane Watch as the Turks and Caicos is outside of the zone for Tropical Storm conditions and does not pose a threat to the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Based on its current track the storm is travelling on a path that could see the Turks and Caicos Islands experiencing gusty winds and intermittent showers.
The Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies will continue to monitor Hurricane Sandy and will update the public if the need arises.
Residents are reminded to listen to your local radio and television stations and adhere to the Flood Tips and information that is being shared.
Flood Tips
Be prepared to move immediately to higher ground should this becomes necessary. Do not wait for instructions to move.
Move essential items to an upper floor or place them on tables, chairs or building blocks.
Be aware of ponds, drainage channels, and other areas known to flood.
Motorists should not attempt to cross flooded streets.
