Warning issued actions: Met Department

These are the actions required when a hurricane or storm watch/warning is issued.

Forecaster / Officer-in-Charge

• Inform the Manager of Meteorology immediately once storm/hurricane warning conditions are established.
• Inform the National Disaster Coordinator / National Disaster Management Agency immediately.
• Disseminate warning information to the National Disaster Management Agency / Emergency Operations Centre.
• Continue tracking the system and provide regular updates to relevant personnel.

Manager of Meteorology

• Inform NEAC and the CEO after briefing by Forecaster / Officer-in-Charge.
• Secure at least one meteorologist / forecaster and two assistants to support increased duty demand.
• Provide weather briefings to EOC members at MBIA.
• Have staff prepared to work extended hours if needed.
• Make available foodstuff items identified for on-duty staff.
• Request assignment of a 4x4 pick-up van to the Meteorological Office.