WILLEMSTAD - The curfew imposed by the government in connection with the approaching tropical storm is now 11 am. Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas announced this.
The storm approaching the island has accelerated. “We, therefore, have to adjust the strategy,” said Albert Martis of the Meteorological Service Curaçao (Meteo). “There is still talk of a major disruption that will pass south of Curaçao. The system could become a hurricane.”
The Metro estimates that there is a good chance that wind speeds of hurricane-force will be measured. Winds will increase around 1:00 PM this afternoon and may continue until 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM tonight.
All shops and businesses must close at 10:00 a.m. The government is asking for the cooperation of employers. At 11 a.m. no one is allowed out on the streets, except people with vital professions. Pisas advises the population to turn on the emergency radio on 97.9 FM and to ensure that there are sufficient batteries.