The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has launched Operation Clearing, Advising, Leveraging, and Maintaining (CALM) in Whitehouse, Westmoreland, as part of efforts to strengthen community preparedness and reduce flood risks during the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

The initiative, which was officially launched on July 16, combines bulky waste removal with public education and community partnerships to encourage residents to adopt responsible waste management practices before, during and after severe weather events.

In his remarks, Executive Director of the NSWMA, Audley Gordon, said the programme was designed to promote proactive disaster preparedness rather than reactive responses after a storm.