Director General of the Cayman Islands National Weather Service, John Tibbetts (standing, second from left) gives an overview of the forecast for Hurricane Beryl during a National Emergency Operations Centre activation meeting, held today (Tuesday, 2 July) at the Government Administration Building.

Grand Cayman, 2 July 2024 – The Cayman Islands Government has activated the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) as of 12:00 noon today (Tuesday, 2 July).

David Broughton, Head of Operations, at Hazard Management Cayman Islands (HMCI) (third from left) outlines the importance of the National Emergency Operations Centre meeting held today at the Government Administration Building. Also captured are Director of HMCI, Danielle Coleman, Director General of Cayman Islands Weather Service, John Tibbetts and various cluster heads.

The NEOC is a multisector strategic body to coordinate the Cayman Islands’ emergency response for Hurricane Beryl, involving senior government officials, first response agencies including Cayman Islands Fire Service, Police, Coast Guard and Regiment.

Cluster heads listen attentively to Director General of the Cayman Islands National Weather Service, John Tibbetts as he shares the projected path for Hurricane Beryl during a meeting to activate the National Emergency Operations Centre, held today (Tuesday, 2 July) at the Government Administration Building.