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And while the police will do their part, you have to do yours as well – and for all households, the first responsibility is coming to terms with the reality of the storm.  Make no mistake, this is a large and powerful hurricane. Â Tonight, Â NEMO is at Phase 3 – two red flags with black centers flown above each other.

NEMO stresses, quote, “We will experience strong winds blowing as fast as 70 or more miles or per hour, heavy rainfall; storm surge; flooding along the coastline; trees blown down; weak houses and structures will be damaged or destroyed; loose objects will become projectiles, power outages and disruption to water. As the system approaches expect light winds, then heavy hurricane like winds, thereafter there will be a calm as the eye passes; thereafter we will experience very strong winds then the winds will get weaker and eventually die off.â€￾

So, if you are in a weak structure, seek shelter.  Here’s how councilor Phillip Willoughby put it as his final warning:…

And as their final warning, police – especially those in the west say they are working to close down liquor establishments.  During this time no store or bar can legally be selling alcohol.  Police say if they spend time closing these, shops, they won’t have resources to keep track of criminals.  So, please don’t encourage these sotires to remain open.

And that’s 7 news tonight. Stay tuned to channel 7 for regular weather updates.  We’ll keep broadcasting the weather channel for as long as electricity holds up. Â In that vein, BEL reminds the public that, in the event there is loss of power supply due to damages caused by the approaching storm, the Company will only dispatch crews to conduct repairs and power restoration works as soon as the “All Clearâ€￾ is given and it is safe to do so. 

Our news team will be out for as long as it is safe to be out – and you can see regular updates on 7newsbelize facebook page.  Keep an eye out for that and join us back here tomorrow. 

Please stay safe.