UPDATE 1 - TROPICAL DEPRESSION NINE

The Cayman Islands is now under a Hurricane Watch.The force winds of the storm is expected to start on Grand Cayman on Sunday night at 9pm and on the Cayman Brac and Little Cayman at 11pm.

BUSINESS HOURS AND UPDATES

• All supermarkets (Foster's, Hurley's, Kirk Market, Cost U Less) will keep normal opening hours on Saturday.
• The Premier authorised for supermarkets, hardware stores, and home depots to be open for business on Sunday, 25 September from 6:00amto 4:00pm.
• All retail banks (Butterfield, Cayman National, CIBC FirstCaribbean, Proven Bank, RBC Royal Bank, Scotiabank) will be closed on Saturday, 24 September.All banks will remain closed on Monday ,26 September.
• All ATMs are being monitored and restocked as required.
• AL Thompson's will be open on Sunday from 7am to 11am.
• Cayman Airways offers change fee waiver
• Uncle Bill's and Cox Lumber will maintain normal opening hours on Friday and Saturday.
• The Ministry of Education advises that all educational institutions will be closed on Monday, 26 September.
• HSA clinics and services cancelled Monday due to severe weather forecast
• All Water Authority offices closed until further notice

HURRICANE SHELTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTRES

Five shelters and Emergency Medical Centre will open in Grand Cayman on Sunday 25 September at 2pm. They are:

• Sir John A. Cumber Primary School
• John Gray High School (Pet friendly)
• Bodden Town Primary School
• Clifton Hunter High School (Pet friendly)
• East End Civic Centre

The Cayman Islands Red Cross shelter will be open 4pm on Sunday, 25 September.

The Aston Rutty Civic Centre in Cayman Brac will be open as an emergency shelter at 2pm on Sunday, 25 September.

It is anticipated that the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) will stand up at 4pm on Sunday, 25 September.

TOP TIPS FOR STORM PREPAREDNESS

Hazard Management advises the general public to:

• Have an evacuation plan - locate the closest shelter to you
• Prepare for water and power outage.
• Check emergency supplies and items for securing your home.
• Stock up on essential items and non-perishables
• Assess your home and make necessary repairs to roofs, etc.
• Remove overhanging limbs and fruit from trees.
• Fill vehicles with gasoline and, if necessary, withdraw some cash from the bank.
• Secure all construction sites and materials
• Persons with severe medical conditions should contact their physician to determine best course of action.
• Check that your generator is in good working order, and ensure you have oil and extra gasoline
• Make arrangements for your pets in case you have to go to a shelter.
• Boat owners are encouraged to be proactive, and heed storm warnings, avoid the water and coastal waterways and start making preparations

For other hurricane tips and guides visit: Compass Media Hurricane Guide 2022

RELIABLE SOURCES FOR UPDATES

Cayman Islands National Weather Service

Hazard Management Cayman Islands

National Hurricane Centre (US)

Radio Cayman

It is important to ensure that your business relies on up-to- date and accurate information.

Stay tuned to Radio Cayman, official Government sources and the Chamber of Commerce for updated and accurate information.