Spring tide alert

The Ministry of Public of Public Works and Communication – Works Services Group/Sea Defence Division today advised the public to take all necessary precautions during the spring tide period of December 2, 2010 –December 9, 2010. The predicted tide indicates above normal levels for the impending period.

Persons living in the following low-lying areas are asked to take extra precautions during this period.

On the East Bank Demerara these are Riverview, Ruimveldt, Bagotstown,   Herstelling/Farm, Craig, Diamond, Friendship.

At Mahaica: Helena/Mosquito Hall, Mahaica.

West Coast and West Bank Demerara: Vive La Force, Catherina/Lorenzo, Vriesland Wales/Patentia, Sister’s Village, Belle Vue, Bagotville/La Grange, Schoonord/Good Fortuin, Pouderoyen/Versailles, Vreed-en-Hoop/Plastic City,W.C.D.

Leguan: Verouw Anna, Henrietta, Maryville, La Bagatelle.

East Berbice: Goed Bananen Land, Friends, Brothers, Lonsdale, Heathburn, Glasgow.

East Coast: Better Hope, Montrose, Vryheid’s Lust.