Westmoreland hurricane guide¶
The Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, based in Savanna-la-Mar, is the local government for the parish of Westmoreland. Its Parish Disaster Coordinator plans for local emergencies with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). ODPEM lists Savanna-la-Mar, Negril, Bluefields, Little London, Frome, and other low areas as high risk for flooding. Follow ODPEM, the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, and corporation announcements for each storm.
Checked on October 3, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation Parish Disaster Coordinator. In a life threatening emergency, call 119 for police, or 110 for fire and ambulance.
What to know in Westmoreland¶
- Westmoreland was among the parishes worst hit by Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. In December 2025, it still had more people in shelters than any other parish: 479 people in 30 shelters.
- ODPEM's high risk list for Westmoreland names Big Bridge, Bluefields, Frome, McNeil Lands, Little London, the Savanna-la-Mar business area, Negril, and Three Miles River, all for flooding. If you live in one of these areas, plan where you will go before a storm.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Parish disaster office | 876-955-2527 | Office of the Westmoreland Parish Disaster Coordinator, as listed by ODPEM. |
| Corporation main office | 876-955-2655 | Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, 96 Great George Street, Savanna-la-Mar. Also 876-955-2798. Office line. Not for emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Westmoreland Municipal Corporation: The corporation's official website. Website.
Evacuation centers¶
Open only when announced
Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.
ODPEM publishes a Westmoreland shelter list with 66 shelters, mostly schools, and the areas each one serves. It is a planning list, not a list of open shelters. A shelter is open only when officials announce it, so follow ODPEM and corporation announcements or call the parish disaster office before you go.
Official list of open evacuation centers
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a hurricane shelter
- Hurricane supply list
- After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and help after a storm
Sources¶
Checked on October 3, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.
- https://jis.gov.jm/942-residents-remain-in-90-emergency-shelters-across-seven-parishes-after-hurricane-melissa/
- https://www.odpem.org.jm/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/HIGH-RISK-COMMUNITIES-IN-ALL-PARISHES.pdf
- https://www.odpem.org.jm/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Municipal-Corporation-PDC-Contact-2025.pdf
- http://westmorelandmc.gov.jm/contact-us
- https://www.localgovjamaica.gov.jm/local_govt_entity/westmoreland-municipal-corporation/
- https://www.odpem.org.jm/shelters/