00:00Jamaica actually ran this as the highest recorded economic loss in
00:092025 accounting for US $10 billion. Imagine that for a moment. Imagine if we were to trade
00:18place with Jamaica, US $10 million. That's at least $70 billion. The chief secretary spoke at
00:35Tima's Atlantic hurricane season preparedness stakeholder workshop on Monday at the Shore
00:40Park complex. Mr. Augustine noted that while forecasts indicate a less active season, it
00:47only takes one storm to cause significant impact and damage.
00:52We are happy that the forecasters are saying we should have a less active season and you
00:59should see shortly from here after the break from the Met Office and they will tell you
01:06pretty much the same thing. But remember all it takes is just one. So if in this season
01:14all that comes across our pathways, one good one, that can be enough to cause significant damage.
01:25He emphasized that preparedness remains our strongest defense, reminding all to remain
01:32vigilant and proactive. Drunk or sober, mind your business.
01:36So we're not totally out of the woods, notwithstanding the El Nido phenomenon that we are experiencing
01:46right now. And so our best bet is to prepare. As I said, drunk or sober, mind your business. It
01:56means
01:57that we are to prepare ourselves for the possibility of flash flooding, possibility of landslides,
02:06coastal erosion to continue happening.
02:09Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
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