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JPS activates emergency operations ahead of Elsa

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says it is activating its emergency operations to facilitate a timely response to any damage to its power delivery infrastructure as Hurricane Elsa approaches the island. Winsome Callum, director of corporate...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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