Belmopan Emergency Management Committee -BEMO

23/09/2025

23/09/2025

Severe weather brings heavy rains, strong winds and lightning strikes which can damage power line equipment and cause outages.

When an incident occurs and you have a temporary outage, it's a sign that one of our protection devices has been activated. The power is interrupted as the device assesses the nature of the fault. This assessment will decide whether, for example, a tree branch made contact but has already fallen off without damage; or something more serious which requires a team to be dispatched.

These layers protect your devices and your home as we continue to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable energy solutions.

If you experience a power outage, please report it using the BEL 24-7 or calling toll-free 0-800-235-2273. Weather conditions may delay our team’s response, but the situation will be addressed as soon as it is safe to do so.

23/09/2025

🚨 FLOOD WARNING ADVISORY 🚨
For: The City of Belmopan and Surrounding Areas
Issued: September 23rd, 2025 10:30am

The Belmopan Emergency committee (BEMO) is acting on advice from The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) and Hydrology Department to advise residents of Belmopan and surrounding villages that heavy and continuous rainfall has caused rivers, creeks, and drains to rise rapidly.

⚠️ Areas of Concern:

The City of Belmopan low-lying zones

St. Matthew's, CottonTree, and other nearby riverbank communities

Flood-prone roadways along the George Price Highway

🌊 Potential Impacts:

Flash flooding in low-lying areas

Overflow of rivers and streams

Road blockages and dangerous driving conditions

Risk to homes, farms, and livestock

📢 Public Safety Advisory:

Avoid crossing flooded roads, bridges, and walkways.

Move to higher ground if you live in a flood-prone area.

Secure important documents and belongings in waterproof containers.

Farmers are advised to move livestock to safe areas.

Continue monitoring official updates from BEMO, NEMO, Hydrology Department, and local authorities.

✅ Emergency Contacts:

BEMO Office: 610-8574

Search & Rescue Team: 634-7321

Police & Fire Service: 911/990

Stay alert, stay safe, and check in on family, neighbors, and the elderly.

28/06/2025

📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR MOTORISTS

NEMO is urging drivers to use extreme caution near San Jose/San Pablo in Orange Walk, where water is currently flowing across the road. While flooding in San Jose Succotz has subsided, residents are reminded to stay alert. See full advisory below for details and contact numbers.

28/06/2025

📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE 📢

The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) is actively responding to reports of localized flooding in parts of the country, including areas in Orange Walk and Cayo. Emergency shelters have been opened, and residents in low-lying areas are urged to stay alert. Please see the full advisory below for details and contact information. Stay safe and stay informed.