Vulnerable people, particularly those living alone, are being urged to register with the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) before a hurricane threatens Barbados, with officials appealing to those in need of assistance to come forward before severe weather strikes.

As the island continues its hurricane preparedness efforts, the District Emergency Organisations (DEOs) have been identifying potential hazards within communities while the department continues assessing vulnerable residents and adding them to its database.

Selwyn Brooks, a consultant with the Department of Emergency Management, urged vulnerable people who have not yet been identified to contact the department so they can be assessed and added to its database.