Public Advisory -Monday August 29, 2011 –1:15 p.m.

Today, the TT Meteorological Service has advised in their 12:30 p.m bulletin that our weather
is being impacted by a moderately active Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone. As a result, Trinidad
is experiencing intermittent showers and isolated thundershowers, which will continue for the
next 3-5 hours.

Street/flash flooding and gusty winds (55km/hr) can also occur in areas that experience heavy
downpour. Citizens are advised to remain alert and vigilant and to be alert to any electrical
discharges from thundercloud activity.

All first responder agencies have been placed on alert to render assistance to those in need. The
ODPM reminds all citizens that if they have been adversely affected, they must contact their
municipal corporation or 800 6376.

Consequently, we continue to underscore the following:-
After heavy rainfall, stay inside until water levels have subsided and it is safe to
venture outside.
Do not walk / drive through flood waters.
Be cautious when walking /driving along hillsides or landslide prone areas.
Trinidad and Tobago is NOT currently under any Tropical Storm threat, Watch or
Warning. The TT Meteorological Services is monitoring this weather condition and will
advise the ODPM if there is a drastic change.

Issued by:
Public Information, Education and Community Outreach Unit
For further information, please contact:
Dr Stephen Ramroop, Chief Executive Officer
868 789 2779/ publicinfo.odpm@gmail.com
ENDS