The FCDO is inviting British nationals in Jamaica to register
their presence
- British nationals in Jamaica should register their presence
to receive updates from the FCDO.
- The UK government is positioning specialist Rapid Deployment
Teams in the region and preparing to deliver humanitarian
assistance and specialist support to affected areas in Jamaica,
if requested.
- British nationals in Jamaica should follow Travel Advice and
the advice of the local authorities.
The UK stands ready to support British nationals in Jamaica
impacted by Hurricane Melissa and urges them to register via the
Register Your Presence
portal to receive the latest updates.
British nationals in Jamaica should prioritise their safety and
follow the guidance of local authorities and our travel advice.
Hurricane Melissa is expected to make landfall in Jamaica today
(28 October).
The UK is also preparing to deliver humanitarian assistance to
affected areas, with a focus on meeting the immediate needs of
the most vulnerable and is positioning specialist Rapid
Deployment Teams in the region to bolster the effort of British
consular officials and provide consular assistance to British
nationals.
The Foreign Secretary, , has spoken with her Jamaican
counterpart, Kamina Johnson , to offer the UK's full support.
Foreign Secretary, said:
“Many people will be thinking about family and friends in
Jamaica in the face of this very serious storm.
“We are closely tracking the impact of Hurricane Melissa
across the Caribbean. British nationals should follow our travel
advice and the advice of the local
authorities.
“We offer the UK's full support and stand ready to mobilise
resources to support British nationals and Jamaica, at its
request.”
The hurricane is forecast to impact Cuba next and potentially the
Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, with the UK in close
contact to support their preparedness.
