The Jamaican government has announced plans to deploy security forces to help maintain public order and provide assistance with disaster relief efforts following the anticipated impact of Hurricane Beryl. Prime Minister Andrew Holness confirmed in a video statement that the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) will be fully mobilized once the hurricane has passed.
Forecasters are predicting that Hurricane Beryl will bring powerful winds, potentially destructive storm surges, and heavy rainfall that could lead to mudslides in higher elevations and widespread flash flooding across the country.
