Tropical storm watch lifted but more rain coming
(CNS): The government lifted the tropical storm watch at around noon on Tuesday but officials said this was not an all-clear yet on TS Helene because of the continued severe weather. Residents should exercise caution when outdoors and take necessary safety precautions as conditions are still being assessed. Drivers are asked to avoid driving through flood waters and be aware of debris and fallen power lines. Marine activity should be avoided and the public is urged to stay away from the water and the coastline due to rough seas. A marine warning is in effect.
Weather conditions with thunderstorms are anticipated for Grand Cayman throughout the rest of the day. Flooding is impacting parts of the island due to the combination of heavy rains on already wet ground and the current increase in higher than normal tide levels.
Essential agencies are working to address any affected areas and the NRA has been on the roads this morning clearing drains and pumping flood water as roads are flooded in several areas. The public is strongly urged to stay indoors and off the roads to allow these agencies to conduct impact assessments safely.
Hazard Management Cayman Islands and the National Weather Service were working through the night and this morning to monitor what is now Tropical Storm Helene. The NWS remains in constant communication with the National Hurricane Center to track the storm’s progress and any potential changes. HMCI Director Danielle Coleman said, “The seas remain extremely rough, and we urge the public to stay out of the water and away from the coastline while severe weather conditions persist.”
Premier Juliana O’Connor-Connolly asked everyone to follow the advice of experts and remain indoors while damage assessments are ongoing.
Stay tuned to official communication channels for updates on the following platforms:
Cayman Islands Government: www.gov.ky
Hazard Management Cayman Islands: www.caymanprepared.ky
National Weather Service: www.weather.gov.ky
Emergencies: 911
Social Media: @caymangov @caymanprepared
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We are paying hundreds of millions a year for the service of amateur hour information processing. Almost anyone with an internet connection can get fresher weather info to inform more accurate policy interpretations. Meanwhile, the same neighbourhoods and streets continue to flood with every major rain system, and their public infrastructure is never upgraded. The original developers should have done a drainage study before building homes in these areas. That was a planning problem. It would be far cheaper to fix these handfuls of streets, and/or installing permanent heavy duty pumps, than retain the legions of useless people that are telling us it’s raining. That way, roads could stay functional, and schools and businesses (GDP) wouldn’t have to take it on the chin.
Not only the same neighbours and streets flooding. New flood patterns are evolving. Have you looked at how high the piece of land that’s been graded, right beside Windsor Village, is? Where do you think the floodwater is going to go once that is built up???? And that is just one example of newer development.
Cayman must create the Residential Buildings Elevation Assistance and Flood Prevention in Low Lying Areas National Programs.
2. llocate substantial amount of money to it. Giving away cash to the neighboring countries is nice when everything is up to par at home. Otherwise it is criminal.
You can elevate houses in the low lying areas.
During the elevation process, most frame, masonry veneer, and masonry houses are separated from their foundations, raised on hydraulic jacks, and held by temporary supports while a new or extended foundation is constructed below. The living area is raised and only the foundation remains exposed to flooding.
In the US the FEMA FMA grant may pay 75%, 90% or 100% of the cost of elevation. Properties are inspected and a benefit-cost analysis done to determine property eligibility. Federal and State programs assist people with replacing doors, windows and strengthening roofs.
There is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING being done in Cayman to make properties resistant to natural disasters. It is not being planned either. Millions are wasted on anything and everything but making Cayman resilient to hurricanes, storms, flood, etc.
Time to invest in canoe
What watch? Thought we were warned.
All clear from what?! Self-important idiots.
What country are you in? While not a severe storm, precautions were warranted.
What a silly person you are.
Okay snowflake. Wouldn’t want your hair getting messed up now would we?