Thursday, August 30, 2012

St.Maarten/St.Martin - Local Reports (Caribbean Hurricane Network)

- SxmDCOMM - ODM Facilitates Hurricane Exercise; Prime Minister Contacts Governor for Military Support
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:34:37 -0400


ODM Facilitates Hurricane Exercise; Prime Minister Contacts Governor for Military Support


GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? As the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season is about to go into its fourth month, the season has already seen 11 storm systems develop with Tropical Storm Isaac over land in Louisiana and Tropical Storm Kirk in the far North Atlantic Ocean, the latter posing no threat to land at this time.
Disaster Coordinator/Fire Chief Winston Salomon of the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) says that ODM is facilitating the current Hurricane Exercise training that is underway.
Riot training is scheduled for Wednesday evening going into the night in Philipsburg which will also include Voluntary Korps of Sint Maarten and the Red Cross.
On Thursday Emergency Support Function (ESF-4) the Fire Department, will do a cross-training with the Marines.
The exercise started last week under the scenario that a storm was approaching the country.? The system intensified over the weekend and on Monday the Prime Minister ? who is responsible for Disaster Management ? requested military assistance through the Governor.
The objective was to test all procedures.? Formal exercise permission was received resulting in a contingent of Marines traveling to Sint Maarten.
The country?s disaster management system comprises of 10 ESFs.?
The ODM reminds the community to make sure everybody has everything in place and are storm ready.?
Everybody must take the required actions to minimize the risk of injury and damage to property in case there is a hurricane strike, and the time to act is now if you haven?t already.??
The remaining names of potential storms for the 2012 season are: Leslie, Michael, Nadine, Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sandy, Tony, Valerie and William.
The hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.
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Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
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News Release Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg,  Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email:  gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org  For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 29, 2012/N242 ODM Facilitates Hurricane Exercise; Prime Minister Contacts Governor for  Military Support GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? As the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season is  about to go into its fourth month, the season has already seen 11 storm systems  develop with Tropical Storm Isaac over land in Louisiana and Tropical Storm  Kirk in the far North Atlantic Ocean, the latter posing no threat to land at  this time. Disaster Coordinator/Fire Chief Winston Salomon of the Office of Disaster  Management (ODM) says that ODM is facilitating the current Hurricane Exercise  training that is underway. Riot training is scheduled for Wednesday evening going into the night in  Philipsburg which will also include Voluntary Korps of Sint Maarten and the Red  Cross. On Thursday Emergency Support Function (ESF-4) the Fire Department, will do a  cross-training with the Marines. The exercise started last week under the scenario that a storm was approaching  the country.  The system intensified over the weekend and on Monday the Prime  Minister ? who is responsible for Disaster Management ? requested military  assistance through the Governor. The objective was to test all procedures.  Formal exercise permission was  received resulting in a contingent of Marines traveling to Sint Maarten. The country?s disaster management system comprises of 10 ESFs.   The ODM reminds the community to make sure everybody has everything in place  and are storm ready.?  Everybody must take the required actions to minimize the risk of injury and  damage to property in case there is a hurricane strike, and the time to act is  now if you haven?t already.? ? The remaining names of potential storms for the 2012 season are: Leslie,  Michael, Nadine, Oscar, Patty, Rafael, Sandy, Tony, Valerie and William. The hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. # # #  Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com,  roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323) Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten   

- Tropical storm Isaac
  • From: Alfonso Blijden <rolandoblij at yahoo.com>
  • Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:08:11 -0700 (PDT)

What you see here are before during and after the passage of Tropical Storm Isaac. Pay close attention to the two last pictures. The first one was taken the day before while the last one was taken two days later on the same location.

Regards

Alfonso Blijden

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- Update
  • From: "Barbara Cannegieter" <barcann at hotmail.com>
  • Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:26:27 -0400

It?s gray and cloudy here on St. Maarten this morning. The satellite shows a ?blob? right over us.

Isaac is still a storm but not a hurricane.? He has managed to cause? a lot of people a lot of problems.

Now they say he is headed towards New Orleans, not a good scenario at all.

I put on my blog two videos that someone posted on YouTube of an Air France plane trying to land on St. Maarten during Isaac.

Take a look!

Pretty interesting!

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- Update
  • From: "Barbara Cannegieter" <barcann at hotmail.com>
  • Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:19:31 -0400

Isaac is past us, on his way to threaten others. I hope he will not bother anyone too badly.

We had a pretty nice day today but continue to have high winds (22 - 28 MPH with higher gusts) and the ocean is churning.

The surfers are happy, I imagine.

Here are a couple of pictures I took of the waves in Great Bay harbour and Pointe Blanche this afternoon.

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- SxmDCOMM - Final Advisory on Isaac - RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT - Tropical Storm Isaac continues Westward over Caribbean Sea; Tropical Storm Joyce Not a Threat
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:50:10 -0400

News Release ? RADIO-ONLINE MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT
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Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
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For Immediate Release: Thursday, August 23, 2012/N240 FINAL Advisory #12 ? 11.45AM ? FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT
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Tropical Storm Isaac continues Westward over Caribbean Sea;
Final Advisory on Isaac
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GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Tropical Storm Isaac continues moving Westward through the Eastern Caribbean Sea away from Sint Maarten as a minor tropical storm.???

Local weather conditions for today Thursday according to the Meteorological Department of Curacao (MDC): fresh to strong winds will continue into early Friday morning.

Rainfall: occasional rain showers becoming heavier at times; total rainfall amounts will vary between one to two inches.

Seas: Small Craft Advisory will remain in effect until further notice; rough today and Friday.

Tropical Depression #10 at 11.00AM according to the National Hurricane Center was upgraded to the 10th named storm of the season, Tropical Storm Joyce.?

Joyce at 11.00AM was located over 1300 miles east of the Leeward Islands out in the Atlantic Ocean.? The storm does not pose a threat to Sint Maarten and is forecast to pass several hundred miles north of the island on Sunday.

This is the final advisory from the Office of Disaster Management on Tropical Storm Issac.

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Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
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News Release ? RADIO-ONLINE MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT ? Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg,  Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email:  gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org  ? For Immediate Release: Thursday, August 23, 2012/N240 FINAL Advisory #12 ?  11.45AM ? FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT ? Tropical Storm Isaac continues Westward over Caribbean Sea; Final Advisory on Isaac ? GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Tropical Storm Isaac continues moving  Westward through the Eastern Caribbean Sea away from Sint Maarten as a minor  tropical storm.      Local weather conditions for today Thursday according to the Meteorological  Department of Curacao (MDC): fresh to strong winds will continue into early  Friday morning.  Rainfall: occasional rain showers becoming heavier at times; total rainfall  amounts will vary between one to two inches.  Seas: Small Craft Advisory will remain in effect until further notice; rough  today and Friday.  Tropical Depression #10 at 11.00AM according to the National Hurricane Center  was upgraded to the 10th named storm of the season, Tropical Storm Joyce.    Joyce at 11.00AM was located over 1300 miles east of the Leeward Islands out in  the Atlantic Ocean.  The storm does not pose a threat to Sint Maarten and is  forecast to pass several hundred miles north of the island on Sunday.   This is the final advisory from the Office of Disaster Management on Tropical  Storm Issac.  # # #  ? Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com;  roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323) Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten  

- SxmDCOMM - RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT - Tropical Storm Warning Discontinued, Isaac continues to mov farther away
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 08:34:23 -0400

News Release ? RADIO-ONLINE MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT
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Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
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For Immediate Release: Thursday, August 23, 2012/N239 Advisory #11 ? 8.30AM ? ANNOUNCEMENT
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Tropical Storm Isaac over Caribbean Sea;
Tropical Storm Warning Discontinued
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GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Tropical Storm Warning for the country has been discontinued.? Tropical Storm Isaac is moving Westward through the Eastern Caribbean Sea.?

With respect to schools, it is not expected, but if the weather situation changes and creates challenges at any particular school, arrangements will be made to address them.?

Local weather conditions for today Thursday which is valid until 11.30am: fresh and strong winds as already forecasted on Thursday, will continue into early Friday morning.

Seas are rough; occasional rain or thundershowers are forecasted for Thursday with possible street flooding in low lying areas; total rainfall amounts will vary between one to two inches.

Tropical Storm Isaac at 8.00AM according to the National Hurricane Center was located 225 miles South South East of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and is moving West near 13 miles per hour.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 miles per hour with higher gusts. Isaac has weakened a bit.

Tropical Depression #10 is located in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean and poses no threat to Sint Maarten.? The Depression is forecast to pass several hundred miles north of the island on Sunday.

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Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
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News Release ? RADIO-ONLINE MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT ? Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg,  Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email:  gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org  ? For Immediate Release: Thursday, August 23, 2012/N239 Advisory #11 ? 8.30AM ?  ANNOUNCEMENT ? Tropical Storm Isaac over Caribbean Sea; Tropical Storm Warning Discontinued ? GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? The Tropical Storm Warning for the country  has been discontinued.  Tropical Storm Isaac is moving Westward through the  Eastern Caribbean Sea.    With respect to schools, it is not expected, but if the weather situation  changes and creates challenges at any particular school, arrangements will be  made to address them.    Local weather conditions for today Thursday which is valid until 11.30am: fresh  and strong winds as already forecasted on Thursday, will continue into early  Friday morning.  Seas are rough; occasional rain or thundershowers are forecasted for Thursday  with possible street flooding in low lying areas; total rainfall amounts will  vary between one to two inches.  Tropical Storm Isaac at 8.00AM according to the National Hurricane Center was  located 225 miles South South East of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and is moving West  near 13 miles per hour.   Maximum sustained winds are near 40 miles per hour with higher gusts. Isaac has  weakened a bit.  Tropical Depression #10 is located in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean and poses no  threat to Sint Maarten.  The Depression is forecast to pass several hundred  miles north of the island on Sunday.   # # #  ? Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com;  roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323) Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten  

- Update
  • From: "Barbara Cannegieter" <barcann at hotmail.com>
  • Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 08:16:41 -0400

Good morning.

Hoping everyone in the islands south of us are doing? OK. I saw some pictures online from Martinique which looked like that island received quite? a bit of rain.

For St. Maarten thankfully, Isaac has been the storm that wasn't.

We had some heavy wind last night. Even this morning it is gusty with rain showers, but the sun keeps trying to shine through. We have had no significant rainfall from Isaac.

We had wind steadily from the ENE yesterday and at 7:00 AM this morning the Met Office at the airport reported winds from the ESE at 20 MPH with rain showers.

Wishing safe conditions for the islands still possibly in the line of fire.

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- A tad breezy!
  • From: "Carolyn Lloyd" <carolynlloyd at machospitalityconsultants.com>
  • Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 06:34:47 -0400

Well, we have woken up to a grey, damp windy morning. The wind started picking up in the early hours and there is a little rain, not much though - so far. The gusts are quite strong and according to the local weather station are currently reaching up to ?70km/h. The Dutch side announced last night that the schools would re-open today and it even states in the local paper that the storm has passed - a bit premature I think!

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So far here on the French side, people seem to be going about their normal business this morning and hopefully things will not deteriorate further.

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It seems Issac has been a gentle giant so far. It is nice to have cool winds though!

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Carolyn


- SxmDCOMM - RADIO ONLINE BROADCAST - Tropical Storm Isaac over Caribbean Sea;
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 23:56:39 -0400

News Release ? RADIO-ONLINE MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT
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Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
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For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 22, 2012/N238 Advisory #10 ? 11.45PM ? ANNOUNCEMENT
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Tropical Storm Isaac over Caribbean Sea;
Country remains under a Tropical Storm Warning until further notice
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GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Tropical Storm Isaac is now over the Caribbean Sea and continues to move away from the Leeward Islands.?

On the advice of Office of Disaster Management, the Prime Minister, who is responsible for Disaster Management, has decided that schools will reopen on Thursday.

It is not expected, but if the weather situation changes and creates challenges at any particular school, arrangements will be made to address them.?

Tropical Storm Isaac at 11.00PM according to the National Hurricane Center was located 270 miles South East of Puerto Rico, and is moving West near 20 miles per hour.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 miles per hour with higher gusts. Tropical Storm force winds now extend outward up to 140 miles mainly to the North and East of the system center.

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Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
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News Release ? RADIO-ONLINE MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT ? Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg,  Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email:  gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org  ? For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 22, 2012/N238 Advisory #10 ? 11.45PM ?  ANNOUNCEMENT ? Tropical Storm Isaac over Caribbean Sea; Country remains under a Tropical Storm Warning until further notice ? GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Tropical Storm Isaac is now over the  Caribbean Sea and continues to move away from the Leeward Islands.    On the advice of Office of Disaster Management, the Prime Minister, who is  responsible for Disaster Management, has decided that schools will reopen on  Thursday.  It is not expected, but if the weather situation changes and creates challenges  at any particular school, arrangements will be made to address them.    Tropical Storm Isaac at 11.00PM according to the National Hurricane Center was  located 270 miles South East of Puerto Rico, and is moving West near 20 miles  per hour.   Maximum sustained winds are near 45 miles per hour with higher gusts. Tropical  Storm force winds now extend outward up to 140 miles mainly to the North and  East of the system center.  # # #  ? Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com;  roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323) Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten  

- SxmDCOMM - Tropical Storm Isaac enters Eastern Caribbean Sea; Back to School on Thursday, says Prime Minister
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:23:29 -0400

News Release ? RADIO-ONLINE MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT
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Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
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For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 22, 2012/N237 Advisory #9 ? 8.15PM ? ANNOUNCEMENT
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Tropical Storm Isaac enters Eastern Caribbean Sea;
Country remains under a Tropical Storm Warning until further notice
Back to School on Thursday, says Prime Minister
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GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Tropical Storm Isaac has now entered the Eastern Caribbean Sea.? The center of Isaac should move away from the Leeward Islands during the next few hours and pass near or South of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Thursday.

The Meteorological Department of Curacao (MDC) advisory of 11.30am noted that it would be a severe tropical storm Wednesday night, but based on the 5.30pm updated advisory, the storm will pass as a minor system.?

The MDC weather notice at 5.30pm maintains that we should receive one to two inches of rainfall.? Taking the aforementioned information into consideration, on the advice of Office of Disaster Management, the Prime Minister, who is responsible for Disaster Management, has decided that schools will reopen on Thursday.

It is not expected, but if the weather situation changes and creates challenges at any particular school, arrangements will be made to address them.?

Tropical Storm Isaac at 8.00PM according to the National Hurricane Center was located 65 miles South West of Guadeloupe, and is moving West near 21 miles per hour or away from Guadeloupe.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 miles per hour with higher gusts. Tropical Storm force winds now extend outward up to 140 miles mainly to the North and East of the system center.

The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) is the official Government Department in collaboration with the Department of Communications to issue storm related information to the community.

ODM will continue to monitor the progress of this system as it clears the area. The next ODM advisory will be after 11.30PM.

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Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
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News Release ? RADIO-ONLINE MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT ? Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg,  Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email:  gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org  ? For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 22, 2012/N237 Advisory #9 ? 8.15PM ?  ANNOUNCEMENT ? Tropical Storm Isaac enters Eastern Caribbean Sea; Country remains under a Tropical Storm Warning until further notice Back to School on Thursday, says Prime Minister ? GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Tropical Storm Isaac has now entered the  Eastern Caribbean Sea.  The center of Isaac should move away from the Leeward  Islands during the next few hours and pass near or South of the Virgin Islands  and Puerto Rico on Thursday.  The Meteorological Department of Curacao (MDC) advisory of 11.30am noted that  it would be a severe tropical storm Wednesday night, but based on the 5.30pm  updated advisory, the storm will pass as a minor system.    The MDC weather notice at 5.30pm maintains that we should receive one to two  inches of rainfall.  Taking the aforementioned information into consideration,  on the advice of Office of Disaster Management, the Prime Minister, who is  responsible for Disaster Management, has decided that schools will reopen on  Thursday.  It is not expected, but if the weather situation changes and creates challenges  at any particular school, arrangements will be made to address them.    Tropical Storm Isaac at 8.00PM according to the National Hurricane Center was  located 65 miles South West of Guadeloupe, and is moving West near 21 miles per  hour or away from Guadeloupe.   Maximum sustained winds are near 45 miles per hour with higher gusts. Tropical  Storm force winds now extend outward up to 140 miles mainly to the North and  East of the system center.  The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) is the official Government Department  in collaboration with the Department of Communications to issue storm related  information to the community.  ODM will continue to monitor the progress of this system as it clears the area.  The next ODM advisory will be after 11.30PM.   # # #  ? Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com;  roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323) Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten  

- SxmDCOMM - RADIO-ONLINE BROADCAST - Tropical Storm Isaac to pass over 110 miles South of Sint Maarten tonight as a minor Tropical Storm; Back to School on Thursday
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:02:45 -0400

News Release ? RADIO-ONLINE MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT
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Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
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For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 22, 2012/N236 Advisory #8 ? 7.00PM ? RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
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Tropical Storm Isaac to pass over 110 miles South of Sint Maarten tonight as a minor Tropical Storm;
Country remains under a Tropical Storm Warning until further notice
Back to School on Thursday, says Prime Minister
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GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? According to the Meteorological Department of Curacao (MDC), Tropical Storm Isaac will pass over 110 miles South of Sint Maarten Wednesday night as a minor tropical storm.

The previous MDC advisory at 11.30am noted that it would be a severe tropical storm Wednesday night, but based on the 5.30pm advisory, the storm will pass as a minor system.?

The MDC weather notice at 5.30pm maintains that we should receive one to two inches of rainfall.? Taking the aforementioned information into consideration, on the advice of Office of Disaster Management, the Prime Minister, who is responsible for Disaster Management, has decided that schools will reopen on Thursday.

It is not expected, but if the weather situation changes and creates challenges at any particular school, arrangements will be made to address them.?

According to MDC: Sint Maarten can expect fresh to strong winds near gale force with higher gusts.? These winds will diminish gradually from fresh to strong by early Friday morning.

Sea state conditions: seas will build gradually and become rough.? A small craft warning is in effect through Thursday evening.

Rainfall: Occasional thundershowers are forecast for Wednesday evening, becoming heavier at times early Thursday morning.? Some street flooding in low lying areas is possible.? Total rainfall amounts could reach one to two inches.

Coastal residents along the South shores of the country are advised to remove outdoor furniture etc. as a precautionary measure in the event of high sea swells that may impact the coastline late tonight.

The storm still maintains its forecast track to move through the Leeward Islands in the next few hours into the North Eastern Caribbean Sea.

Tropical Storm Isaac at 5.00PM according to the National Hurricane Center was located 25 miles East South East of Guadeloupe, and is moving West near 22 miles per hour.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 miles per hour with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecasts during the next 48 hours and Isaac could become a Hurricane by Thursday night and Friday.? Tropical Storm force winds now extend outward 80 miles mainly to the North of the system center.

The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) is the official Government Department in collaboration with the Department of Communications to issue storm related information to the community.

ODM will continue to monitor the progress of this system as it clears the area. The next ODM advisory will be after 11.30PM.

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Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
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News Release ? RADIO-ONLINE MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT ? Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg,  Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email:  gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org  ? For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 22, 2012/N236 Advisory #8 ? 7.00PM ?  RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT ? Tropical Storm Isaac to pass over 110 miles South of Sint Maarten tonight as a  minor Tropical Storm; Country remains under a Tropical Storm Warning until further notice Back to School on Thursday, says Prime Minister ? GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? According to the Meteorological Department of  Curacao (MDC), Tropical Storm Isaac will pass over 110 miles South of Sint  Maarten Wednesday night as a minor tropical storm.  The previous MDC advisory at 11.30am noted that it would be a severe tropical  storm Wednesday night, but based on the 5.30pm advisory, the storm will pass as  a minor system.    The MDC weather notice at 5.30pm maintains that we should receive one to two  inches of rainfall.  Taking the aforementioned information into consideration,  on the advice of Office of Disaster Management, the Prime Minister, who is  responsible for Disaster Management, has decided that schools will reopen on  Thursday.  It is not expected, but if the weather situation changes and creates challenges  at any particular school, arrangements will be made to address them.    According to MDC: Sint Maarten can expect fresh to strong winds near gale force  with higher gusts.  These winds will diminish gradually from fresh to strong by  early Friday morning.  Sea state conditions: seas will build gradually and become rough.  A small  craft warning is in effect through Thursday evening.   Rainfall: Occasional thundershowers are forecast for Wednesday evening,  becoming heavier at times early Thursday morning.  Some street flooding in low  lying areas is possible.  Total rainfall amounts could reach one to two inches.  Coastal residents along the South shores of the country are advised to remove  outdoor furniture etc. as a precautionary measure in the event of high sea  swells that may impact the coastline late tonight.  The storm still maintains its forecast track to move through the Leeward  Islands in the next few hours into the North Eastern Caribbean Sea.  Tropical Storm Isaac at 5.00PM according to the National Hurricane Center was  located 25 miles East South East of Guadeloupe, and is moving West near 22  miles per hour.   Maximum sustained winds are near 45 miles per hour with higher gusts.  Additional strengthening is forecasts during the next 48 hours and Isaac could  become a Hurricane by Thursday night and Friday.  Tropical Storm force winds  now extend outward 80 miles mainly to the North of the system center.  The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) is the official Government Department  in collaboration with the Department of Communications to issue storm related  information to the community.  ODM will continue to monitor the progress of this system as it clears the area.  The next ODM advisory will be after 11.30PM.   # # #  ? Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com;  roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323) Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten  

- I'm in wait and watch mode
  • From: "Barbara Cannegieter" <barcann at hotmail.com>
  • Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:04:41 -0400

Sitting in St. Maarten and waiting for Isaac.

Currently Isaac is forecast to pass about 100 miles south of us overnight.

Right now the weather is cloudy and breezy with occasional light rain.

Everything seems pretty normal on the island. I haven?t seen any mad rush for gas or groceries.

We did secure our boats and actually took the little Boston Whaler out of the water...just in case.

My biggest concern from Isaac at this point is how much rain we will get from it.

If we have problems it will be more from flooding rather than wind.

So far so good today. We will see what the overnight hours bring.

Wishing safe passage of Isaac to our Caribbean friends, and especially to the islands south of us.

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And hi to Gert who is watching and monitoring and reminding me to post updates.

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- SxmDCOMM - Tropical Storm Isaac to pass 110 miles South of Sint Maarten late tonight as a Severe Tropical Storm;
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:10:47 -0400

News Release ? RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
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Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
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For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 22, 2012/N235 Advisory #7 ? 1.00PM ? RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
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Tropical Storm Isaac to pass 110 miles South of Sint Maarten late tonight as a Severe Tropical Storm;
Country remains under a Tropical Storm Warning
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GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? According to the Meteorological Department of Curacao (MDC), Tropical Storm Isaac will pass 110 miles South of Sint Maarten late tonight (Wednesday) as a severe tropical storm.?

According to MDC: Sint Maarten can expect fresh to strong winds near gale force with higher gusts.? These winds will diminish gradually from fresh to strong by early Friday morning.

Sea state conditions: seas will build gradually and become rough (eight to 14 feet).? A small craft warning is in effect.

Rainfall: Occasional thundershowers are forecast, becoming heavier at times during the evening into Thursday morning.? Some street flooding in low lying areas is possible.? Total rainfall amounts could reach one to two inches.

Coastal residents along the South shores of the country are advised to remove outdoor furniture etc. as a precautionary measure in the event of high sea swells that may impact the coastline late tonight.

With respect to whether schools will be open tomorrow, Thursday, information will be provided early evening via the broadcast and online media after a review and consultations based on 5.30pm weather analysis from the MDC.

As of 11.00AM, Tropical Storm Isaac continues on its track towards the island of Guadeloupe.?

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the country of Sint Maarten.? The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) advises the community to continue to monitor radio broadcast and weather reports throughout Wednesday for any additional information.

Isaac?s rain bands have started to spread through the Lesser Antilles.? The storm still maintains its forecasted track to move through the Leeward Islands Wednesday evening and into the North Eastern Caribbean Sea on Thursday.

Tropical Storm Isaac at 11.00am according to the National Hurricane Center was located 140 miles East of Guadeloupe, and is moving West at 21 miles per hour.

Maximum sustained winds are 45 miles per hour with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecasts during the next 48 hours and Isaac could become a Hurricane by Thursday.? Tropical Storm force winds now extend outward 60 miles from the system center.

ODM will continue to monitor the progress of this system.?

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Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com; roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
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News Release ? RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT ? Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg,  Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email:  gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org  ? For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 22, 2012/N235 Advisory #7 ? 1.00PM ?  RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT ? Tropical Storm Isaac to pass 110 miles South of Sint Maarten late tonight as a  Severe Tropical Storm; Country remains under a Tropical Storm Warning  ? GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? According to the Meteorological Department of  Curacao (MDC), Tropical Storm Isaac will pass 110 miles South of Sint Maarten  late tonight (Wednesday) as a severe tropical storm.    According to MDC: Sint Maarten can expect fresh to strong winds near gale force  with higher gusts.  These winds will diminish gradually from fresh to strong by  early Friday morning.  Sea state conditions: seas will build gradually and become rough (eight to 14  feet).  A small craft warning is in effect.   Rainfall: Occasional thundershowers are forecast, becoming heavier at times  during the evening into Thursday morning.  Some street flooding in low lying  areas is possible.  Total rainfall amounts could reach one to two inches.  Coastal residents along the South shores of the country are advised to remove  outdoor furniture etc. as a precautionary measure in the event of high sea  swells that may impact the coastline late tonight.  With respect to whether schools will be open tomorrow, Thursday, information  will be provided early evening via the broadcast and online media after a  review and consultations based on 5.30pm weather analysis from the MDC.  As of 11.00AM, Tropical Storm Isaac continues on its track towards the island  of Guadeloupe.    A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the country of Sint Maarten.   The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) advises the community to continue to  monitor radio broadcast and weather reports throughout Wednesday for any  additional information.  Isaac?s rain bands have started to spread through the Lesser Antilles.  The  storm still maintains its forecasted track to move through the Leeward Islands  Wednesday evening and into the North Eastern Caribbean Sea on Thursday.  Tropical Storm Isaac at 11.00am according to the National Hurricane Center was  located 140 miles East of Guadeloupe, and is moving West at 21 miles per hour.   Maximum sustained winds are 45 miles per hour with higher gusts. Additional  strengthening is forecasts during the next 48 hours and Isaac could become a  Hurricane by Thursday.  Tropical Storm force winds now extend outward 60 miles  from the system center.  ODM will continue to monitor the progress of this system.    # # #  ? Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com;  roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323) Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten  

- SxmDCOMM - RADIO-ONLINE BROADCAST - Price controllers to be out to prevent price gouging
  • From: Roddy Heyliger <roddyheyliger at gmail.com>
  • Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:44:36 -0400

News Release ? RADIO-ONLINE MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT
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Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org
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For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 22, 2012/N234
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Price controllers to be out to prevent price gouging
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GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Section Inspection Head at the Department of Economic Affairs M. Thewet says economic controllers are currently out ?Wednesday- to prevent price gouging with respect to the passing of Tropical Storm Isaac.

The island is currently under a Tropical Storm Warning.? Tropical Storm Isaac is forecast to pass Wednesday night approximately 110 miles South of the country.

It has become common practice in different parts of the world when a natural disaster such as a hurricane strikes, a number of retailers will try to take advantage of the victims.

Price gouging is when a retailer unnecessarily and callously increases their prices during a time of great panic or in an emergency situation.??

In order to avoid the above situation, the Office of Disaster Management has advised residents prior to the start of the hurricane season to prepare a disaster kit which should include non-perishable canned foods, water, batteries etc.

Food items and sanitary products with a maximum price are: corned beef, sardines, soup, tuna in the can, vienna sausages, bottled water, toothpaste, mouth wash, dishwashing liquid, bath soaps, toilet paper, soap powder, disinfectant, batteries, glass candles, and hurricane lamps.

Government has also set maximum prices for building materials that are used for securing one?s home or business during the last hours pending a hurricane strike.

The maximum prices are for lumber, ply form, nails (galvanize, steel, concrete, zinc nails), paint, hammers, felt paper, flush doors, roof zinc, blocks, cement, P.V.C. fittings, and C.P.V.C.

As a consumer, if you believe that a merchant has cheated or scammed you by engaging in price gouging, then you can call the Inspection Department at Tel. 543-7820, 542-4519 to file a complaint or email eainspection at sintmaartengov.org.

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Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com, roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323)
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News Release ? RADIO-ONLINE MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT ? Department of Communication (DCOMM), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg,  Sint Maarten W.I. Tel. +1 721 543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email:  gis at sintmaarten.net; Website: www.sintmaartengov.org ? For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 22, 2012/N234 ? Price controllers to be out to prevent price gouging ? GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) ? Section Inspection Head at the Department of  Economic Affairs M. Thewet says economic controllers are currently out  ?Wednesday- to prevent price gouging with respect to the passing of Tropical  Storm Isaac.  The island is currently under a Tropical Storm Warning.  Tropical Storm Isaac  is forecast to pass Wednesday night approximately 110 miles South of the  country.  It has become common practice in different parts of the world when a natural  disaster such as a hurricane strikes, a number of retailers will try to take  advantage of the victims.  Price gouging is when a retailer unnecessarily and callously increases their  prices during a time of great panic or in an emergency situation.     In order to avoid the above situation, the Office of Disaster Management has  advised residents prior to the start of the hurricane season to prepare a  disaster kit which should include non-perishable canned foods, water, batteries  etc.  Food items and sanitary products with a maximum price are: corned beef,  sardines, soup, tuna in the can, vienna sausages, bottled water, toothpaste,  mouth wash, dishwashing liquid, bath soaps, toilet paper, soap powder,  disinfectant, batteries, glass candles, and hurricane lamps.  Government has also set maximum prices for building materials that are used for  securing one?s home or business during the last hours pending a hurricane  strike.  The maximum prices are for lumber, ply form, nails (galvanize, steel, concrete,  zinc nails), paint, hammers, felt paper, flush doors, roof zinc, blocks,  cement, P.V.C. fittings, and C.P.V.C.  As a consumer, if you believe that a merchant has cheated or scammed you by  engaging in price gouging, then you can call the Inspection Department at Tel.  543-7820, 542-4519 to file a complaint or email eainspection at sintmaartengov.org.  # # #  ? Roddy Heyliger (Email/Blackberry: roddyheyliger at gmail.com,  roddy.heyliger at sintmaartengov.org; Cells: +1 721 520-4217, 581-6323) Department of Communication (DCOMM), Sint Maarten  

- Grey and Breezy
  • From: "Carolyn Lloyd" <carolynlloyd at candw.lc>
  • Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:18:28 -0400

Well this morning the sky is grey and there is a good breeze but nothing too dramatic. the Dutch Government have announced schools are closed today but businesses open as normal. The cruise ship Allure of the Seas has cancelled its arrival for tomorrow. Here on the French side, everything is running as normal and have just seen a couple of trucks on the side of the road clearing any last minute debris. The seas are quite calm for now.

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Let's see what Issac brings us later today and tomorrow.

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Stay safe

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Carolyn


- Grey and Breezy
  • From: "Carolyn Lloyd" <carolynlloyd at machospitalityconsultants.com>
  • Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:17:30 -0400

Well this morning the sky is grey and there is a good breeze but nothing too dramatic. the Dutch Government have announced schools are closed today but businesses open as normal. The cruise ship Allure of the Seas has cancelled its arrival for tomorrow. Here on the French side, everything is running as normal and have just seen a couple of trucks on the side of the road clearing any last minute debris. The seas are quite calm for now.

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Let's see what Issac brings us later today and tomorrow.

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Stay safe

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Carolyn


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