Belize City Council Strengthens Hurricane Preparedness

As Belize City continues preparations for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Belize City Council is strengthening its disaster readiness efforts through increased planning and coordination.  Earlier this week, the Council’s City Emergency Management Organization, CEMO, hosted an important hurricane preparedness session at City Hall featuring Chief Meteorologist Ronald Gordon. During the presentation, Gordon provided city officials and emergency planners with an overview of forecasts for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, outlining expected weather patterns, potential storm activity, and the possible impacts Belize could face in the months ahead.  The session brought together members of the City Administration and the CEMO Sub-Committee, who reviewed preparedness measures and discussed strategies aimed at enhancing the city’s emergency response capabilities. The meeting forms part of the Council’s ongoing efforts to ensure that both municipal personnel and residents are equipped with the information necessary to respond effectively during severe weather events.  The initiative comes as meteorological experts continue to monitor conditions across the Atlantic Basin and urge communities to remain vigilant throughout the season. City officials say collaboration with national agencies such as the National Meteorological Service remains critical in strengthening resilience and safeguarding lives and property.