All Government office were asked to close at noon today due to the impending passage of Tropical Storm Laura. In response to the tropical storm warning, Prime Minister Gaston Browne has advised that government offices will close at midday.
Private offices were also encouraged to do the same to allow employees time to prepare for the impending storm. However, all essential services are asked to maintain operations.
Based on the latest observation and analysis from the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service residents should rush to complete their preparedness plans as the system is more or less upon us
The Met Office says the system poses a high threat to the islands with the potential to cause significant impacts from storm force winds, high seas, moderate storm surges and moderate flooding.
The system has the potential to cause limited structural damage, possible power outage and disruption to travel and these impacts are likely to be greater across Barbuda.
Prime Minister Browne has also instructed that the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) be fully activated.
The Prime Minister is asking that citizens remain vigilant and stay safe.
