According to special announcement · 051 Monday, 21 November at 13:30 HLC, IDEAM announces a warning message on the development of tropical storm OTTO in the area of influence of the Archipelago of San Andres and Old Providence approximately 285 kms southeast. According to information, it is possible that in the next 48 hours, winds may increase, during the same period and turn into a hurricane. Tropical storm will continue an east-southwest path.

Therefore, the Governor of the Department, Ronald Housni Jaller, together with departmental council members is taking preventive measures for the island of San Andres. Communities of first instance are asked to move with relatives. Otherwise, new temporary shelters were added after verifications carried out by council members.

Zone    Place
    
I North End    Christian Mission Church
    Colegio El Carmelo
    Colegio Natania
    Colegio Sagrada Familia
    Central Baptist Church
Sarie Bay    Iglesia Bautista Hispana
II South of the Island    Brooks Hill School – main school only

    Centro Lúdico Cove – Loma - Linval
    CDI- Dolphins
III San Luis    Linval and Cove Baptist Church
    Escuela de Acción Comunal Barrack
IV Hill - Cove    First Baptist School
    Flowers Hill School
    New Life Tabernacle Church
 

Special Recommendations

•    Make responsible use of beaches, respond to lifeguards recommendations
•    Check and secure housetops, windows and house doors with tape, plastic, towels or wood.
•    Securely moored vessels or take to a safe place. Use ropes or chains to towline boats. Use ropes to hitch trailer to the ground, take them to where they are kept with trailers or remove engines.
•    Stay inside, far from windows and glass doors.
•    The information on networks regarding energy service is false. The service will continue until weather conditions allow. If power supply is interrupted, switch off main household appliances to lessen voltage. variations until power is restored.
•    Avoid the use of elevators.
•    Protect domestic animals and livestock (horses, cows, dogs, cats).
•    Be prudent when driving vehicles or motorcycles.
•    Restrict the use of sports scenarios.
•    Lower slewing cranes.
•    Organize emergency case with the following elements:

Flashlight
Radio with batteries
Plastic bags
Medications
Copy of important documents
Whistle
Garbage bag
Blanket
Clothing
Pocket tools
Personal hygiene articles
Sturdy shoes
Drinking water
Non-perishable food

Emergency hotlines for addressing concerns regarding the development of the weather phenomenon are:

123 National Police
144 Defensa Civil
146 National Armed Forces

If health care is needed, you may call 5121549

The Crisis Room will be open 24 hours a day at the Cruz Roja premises

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