Martinique prefecture triggers Red Cyclone vigilance this Thursday, June 22 from 12 noon. The island’s economic activity ceases. Some services remain on standby in the event of any intervention.
Peggy Pinel-Féréol – Edwing Helderal • Published June 22, 2023 at 10:34 am, updated June 22, 2023 at 10:57 am
Tropical Storm Bret is approaching the gates of Martinique. From 12 o’clock the operation rests. Crisis teams have been set up in the various municipalities.
The prefect activated the Public information unit in the prefecture to the number: 0596 39 39 89.
THE hypermarkets which opened this Thursday morning is scheduled to close at 12 noon. The same goes for most stores in malls.
THE Madiana cinema will not open today. “Circumstances demand it. Stay safe at home,” the services specify.
THE transport Sea and air are stopped. Martinique Aimée Césaire Airport is closed.
Schools, colleges and secondary schools are closed.
As Tropical Storm BRET approaches, the Martinique Airport Company Aimé Césaire informs of the suspension of flight activities due to the red alert being raised this Thursday, June 22 at 12:00 p.m. by the Prefect of Martinique. The operating staff should, as far as possible, provide a minimum service. Flights scheduled for today will be cancelled. Information can be obtained directly from the airlines. A return to normality is expected on Friday. Activities will resume once the conditions are met.
Public transport is disrupted. Since yesterday, the maritime shuttles of the Vedettes Tropicales have ceased their service. THE TCSP BHLS as well as the buses of the central network stop running at lunchtime.
As for the south south lib announces a last departure from Carrère (Lamentin) at 11.30am. From the communes of Rivière-Salée, Trois-Îlets, Anses d’Arlet, Diamant, Sainte-Anne, Marin, Vauclin, François, Ducos and Saint-Esprit at 9:30 am. Finally from Rivière-Pilote and Sainte-Luce at 9h30.
All activities from the post office are closed from 10:30 a.m. This applies to home delivery by the postman as well as reception in offices.
EDF has stopped all its work in order to mobilize a maximum of technicians to intervene in as many sites as possible. The generators at Fort de France, Trinité and Rivière Salée were loaded with fuel. A breakdown number is available to customers: 0596 39 82 05.
Since yesterday it is Territorial community of Martinique triggered his “TRACK” plan. The aim is in particular to alert and then mobilize the technical services for any necessary on-site interventions.
During this alert period, it is advisable to establish a safe shelter location. Stock up on water and nonperishable food, bring a first aid kit, lights, candles and a battery operated radio to follow the information.