The Tropical Storm Warning and Small Craft Advisory remains in effect until further notice. It is expected that the Tropical Storm Warning will be discontinued at 5:00pm.
The Department of Disaster Management (ODM) will continue to monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Irene until it has moved away from our area as it is currently heading to the U.S. Virgin Islands/Puerto Rico.
Various Emergency Support Functions from the disaster management organization are out in the field assessing the situation and responding to various incidents such as street flooding.
The ODM maintains its advice that during heavy rainfall, to avoid low lying areas; look out for possible street flooding and drive with caution. If the rainfall is persistent, while driving along hill sides, watch out for possible rock falls.
The EOC/ODM will continue to monitor this system and the public will be duly informed as Tropical Storm Irene moves away from our area.