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NWC says its systems largely remained operational during TS Rafael

07 November 2024
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The National Water Commission (NWC) is updating that most of its customers across Jamaica received uninterrupted water supply throughout the passage of Tropical Storm Rafael.

The commission said this was due to the measures that were implemented by the water utility that ensured that major water plants remained fully operational during and after the storm.

It said thanks to the resilience of the infrastructure and the dedication of its teams, the commission was able to maintain consistent water supply to major towns and critical institutions, including hospitals, fire stations, police stations and temporary shelters

In a release, the Acting President, Kevin Kerr, said: “Our top priority during this period was to support Jamaica’s emergency services and to ensure that vital facilities received the reliable water supply necessary to continue operations safely and effectively.”

The commission said with the storm now past, its customers in the impacted areas can expect increased attention from the NWC as it works to restoring and stabilising water systems that have been impacted by heavy rainfall and flooding.

The release said emergency response teams will be actively assessing the full extent of the damage, and using all available resources to bring systems back online as quickly as possible.

The NWC expressed thanks to members of the public for their patience and cooperation as it works to restore full services across all communities.

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