Turks and Caicos Islands Fire and Rescue Service

As of the 2 pm EDT NHC Advisory, Hurricane Melissa is a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph and is moving northeast at 15 mph. The center of Melissa is located 195 miles west of Providenciales.

Tropical storm force winds and heavy rains are still likely for Providenciales, North Caicos, and Middle Caicos later today into tonight. While, the islands of South Caicos, Grand Turk, and Salt Cay can expect windy conditions with a chance of showers this evening.

This page is not monitored daily. Do not use this page to report any emergency incidents. Questions or concerns? Call 941-8090 or email: [email protected]

May 4th International Firefighters Day.
We remember and honour the firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice and put their lives on the line.

On this International Firefighters’ Day, we thank those who continue to be on the frontline.

Never forget.

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DDME Advises: RESUMPTION OF OPERATIONS: Friday November 16, 2018.
Information received from the Bahamas Meteorological Office has indicated that the tropical wave has passed the TCI. Inclement weather conditions that occurred today is not expected tomorrow. However we may experience sporadic rain. The public is therefore advised that normal operations-schools and Government Offices will resume tomorrow Friday November 16, 2018.