The Jamaica security forces are mobilized to secure life and property as Tropical Storm Nicole passes over the island, Prime Minister Bruce Golding assured the country’s citizens.
Golding who addressed journalists at a press conference at Jamaica House on Wednesday afternoon, said:
“The security forces are fully mobilized to do two things: to ensure that they can respond to emergency calls, because at a time like this it is likely that the number and frequency of emergencies will in fact increase and people will be seeking assistance and also to ensure that no one is allowed to take advantage of the dislocation and disruption that has occurred as a result of heavy rains.”
There are news reports that the death toll has risen to five persons and several more remain unaccounted for, as heavy rains resulting in severe flooding, have affected the island due to Tropical Storm Nicole.
