NEMO Public Advisory #8
Hurricane Richard
At 3:00 p.m. the center of the Hurricane
Richard was located near Latitude 17.2 North, Longitude 88.0 West, located 25
miles East South East of Belize City. The
Hurricane is moving towards the West North West at 13 miles per hour. Maximum sustained winds remain near 90 miles
per hour with higher gusts. The
Hurricane Warning and Phase III of the NEMO Hurricane Preparedness Plan is
still in effect for Belize.
During
a Hurricane
o Stay inside
o Stay away from flood areas
o Close all interior doors, secure and brace all external doors
o All
vessels should remain in port.
o DO NOT LISTEN TO RUMORS! Stay
tune to your radio and television for advisories
from NEMO and the National Met Service.
Listen to the official authorities of NEMO and the MET Service.
o Remain
vigilant and be prepared for heavy winds and rains which can cause life
threatening floods.