PHILIPSBURG--The Council of Ministers (CoM) on Monday evening took the decision to have day care centres remain closed on Tuesday, October 3, in connection with the passing of Tropical Storm Philippe.
This decision was taken based on advice received from the Inspector of Day Care Centers. In the event there is a loss of electricity or water, day care centres would not be able to maintain proper hygiene protocols. And secondly, there is a possibility of flooding in flood-prone areas.
For official weather-related information, check out the Meteorological Department of St. Maarten (MDS) website
www.meteosxm.com or visit its social media page
Facebook.com/sxmweather/
The St. Maarten community is urged to learn more about hurricane hazards and resources you need on how to prepare your family, home, or business for a storm/hurricane strike by visiting the Government website
www.sintmaartengov.org/hurricane where you will be able to download your “Hurricane Season Readiness Guide’ and “Hurricane Tracking Chart.” The information here is also valuable for new residents.
Listen to the government radio station SXMGOV – 107.9FM – for official information and news before, during and after a hurricane. You can also follow weather-related news and information as well as national addresses by the Prime Minister, chairlady of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) by going to
@SXMGOV Facebook Page.
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