A public education campaign and drills with emergency management teams are among the measures the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has planned as it prepares for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. According to Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby, the corporation is taking no chances even though meteorologists predict the season could be less active than normal.

Delivering his statements and announcements during Tuesday’s monthly meeting, the mayor told councillors of ongoing talks to transition from a singular hazard-focused approach to a more comprehensive, multi-hazard preparedness framework, which, he says, will ensure its readiness to respond effectively to a wide range of emergencies and disasters.

“On Tuesday, May 27, the KSAMC convened a state of readiness meeting with members of the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Disaster Committee to assess preparedness measures ahead of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. As usual, we extend our sincere appreciation to the agencies and stakeholders that participated in this important exercise and reaffirm their commitment to safeguarding the residency of this municipality,” said Swaby.