The Ministry of Housing, Works and Utilities is working in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and District Administration, in particular the District Commissioners in Salt Cay, South Caicos, Middle Caicos and North Caicos to ensure that ALL government buildings throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands are protected during this 2011 hurricane season.
We are working to ensure that government buildings are fully protected with hurricane shutters and that generators are ready and fully functional; that all storm drains are clear of all debris, and all pumps, including our portable pumps, are in a state of readiness to assist with flooding and heavy rains.
We are also working to ensure that all staff members are fully equipped with the necessary tools to perform their functions before and after a storm.
The Ministry would like to remind all Heads of Department that all Government vehicles with the exception of those performing EMERGENCY services should be parked at the designated area during a storm.
Remember, hurricane preparation is everyone’s business. Let us all play our part and promote safety first.
