MESSAGE
Tropical Storm Bret degenerates into a Tropical Wave while assessments are ongoing in Trinidad and Tobago.
THE SITUATION
According to the National Hurricane Center, Miami Florida, as at 5:00pm (AST) Tuesday June 20, 2017, the remnants of Bret were located near latitude 12.0 North, longitude 67.3 West. The remnants are rapidly moving toward the west-northwest near 22 mph (35 km/h), and this motion will continue during the next day or so.
Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. These winds are associated with squalls to the north of the center. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km) to the north of the center.
CURRENT STATUS - TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) reported that they are still in the process of undertaking the national level damage assessments and needs identification.
- The NEOC is still activated
- Flooding: Riverine flooding is more prolonged and widespread. A Riverine Flood Alert is in effect until 1800hrs today June 21, 2017
- Casualties: None reported
- Airports: Both airports are fully operational
- Shelters: None open
- Assessments: All Disaster Management Units (DMUs) are currently engaged in conducting Initial Damage Assessment (IDA) in their respective areas.
- Water: 95% back in operation. 5% still out of water service; estimated 24 hours to rectify issue of turbidity.
- Electricity: Supply is being restored. Some outages remain in Eastern, Northern and Southern areas.
Updated Summary on Damage throughout the 14 Municipal Corporations:
| Incident Type | No. of Incidents |
| Flooding | 549 |
| Fallen Trees | 309 |
| Landslides | 62 |
| Blown Off Roof | 407 |
| Power Outage | 37 |
| Cesspit Flooded | 6 |
| Blocked Roadways | 9 |
Needs:
Needs are being assessed. Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (DANA) assistance may be required.
REGIONAL READINESS ACTIONS – CDEMA COORDINATING UNIT
The Regional Response Mechanism (RRM) including the response specialised teams remain on standby to provide assistance, should a request is made. The CDEMA CU and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will convene a final meeting of the Eastern Caribbean Development Partner Group – Disaster Management (ECDPG-DM) tomorrow, Thursday June 22, 2017.
CDEMA CU continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates as necessary.
CONTACT DETAILS: The CDEMA CU 24-hour contact number 1(246) 434-4880