As Jamaica braces for the potential impact of Tropical Storm Melissa, Environment Minister Matthew Samuda is urging citizens to be cautious of the sources from which they get weather updates.

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At 1:00 p.m., the centre of Melissa was located about 199 miles south-southeast of Morant Point or 230 miles southeast of Kingston, Jamaica.

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While some Jamaicans remain skeptical about Tropical Storm Melissa, others have gone into preparation mode, and are using the time to acquire supplies of food, or other essential items.

Checks by Irie Fm at businesses in Ocho Rios St. Ann, indicate, that at hardwares, persons are buying ply board, tarpaulin, nail and flash bands commonly called 'stop leak', for zinc roofs.

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The Health Ministry is encouraging citizens, to have a 72-hour storm-ready-kit, in preparation for the passage of tropical storm Melissa.

Portfolio Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton, made the appeal at a special press briefing yesterday.

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Vice Chairman of the National Road Safety Council Dr. Lucien Jones made the appeal, as tropical storm Melissa approaches Jamaica.

Dr. Jones pointed out that motorists should go slow and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles when travelling on wet roads.

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Speaking yesterday at the special press briefing, NWC Acting President Kevin Kerr said the commission has activated its Hurricane Preparedness and Response Plan.

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JPS President and Chief Executive Officer Hugh Grant says rains over the past few weeks coupled with winds and rain from the storm will result in power outages.

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According to Petrojam it has over two weeks’ supply of fuel in stock, and 10 days’ supply of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) in storage.

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This declaration came from Portfolio Minister Pearnel Charles Junior who noted that the safety and well-being of citizens is top priority. He underscored that the Ministry has taken steps to ensure a swift and efficient response across all parishes.

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Transport Minister Daryl Vaz gave the update at a special press briefing on Tropical Storm Melissa this morning. Jamaica is currently under a hurricane watch.

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