The Ministry of Infrastructure, Ports Services, and Energy recently conducted a Hurricane Preparedness Staff Briefing for its employees.
On Wednesday, July 15, the Chief Engineer convened these briefings for both technical and administrative staff at the Ministry’s main office in Union and the Dennery office, which serves the Central Zone.
A follow-up session on Thursday, July 16, was held at the Ministry’s Southern Office to ensure that all personnel across the North, Central, and Southern zones received uniform training. The sessions were based on the Ministry’s Weather-Induced Disaster Response Plan 2026, aiming to inform both new and existing staff about their specific roles and responsibilities during weather-related emergencies.
Key topics included the Ministry’s three-tiered activation framework—Conditions I, II, and III—linked to the national NEMO alert phases, as well as post-storm response priorities, damage assessment procedures, and reporting timelines.
Staff were reminded that the Ministry’s responsibilities continue uninterrupted during a disaster, including road clearance, protection of critical infrastructure, and the certification of government buildings for safe re-entry, which are active duties initiated once NEMO declares the storm has passed. The briefings emphasized the importance of clear communication within the chain of command, proper documentation of field instructions, and the timely submission of damage assessments to the Disaster Response Centre.
The Ministry reaffirms its commitment to public safety and the continuity of essential services throughout the 2026 hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30.