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(John Gray High School and Clifton Hunter High School) that accept dogs and cats. Crates and muzzles are required.

Waterspouts & Tornadoes Waterspouts are a rotating column of water formed by a whirlwind occurring over the sea. They sometimes form along the dark, flat base of cumulus clouds, and may sometimes be seen in the coastal waters around the Cayman Islands. They are typically not harmful as they travel slowly and the wind speeds associated with the waterspouts are usually less than 69 miles an hour. They are only active for about 20 minutes. Typically, these waterspouts dissipate quickly when they make landfall. Emergency Alert System When a major threat is declared, a release is issued to all media houses to advise the public and the notification is also posted on the HMCI website and social media accounts. A National Emergency Notification System (NENS) is in development and the first phase has now been established, which allows NENS to interrupt all FM radio channels. The second phase was expected to come online at the end of December 2021, including

Hurricane Supply Kit Things to purchase, set up, prepare and do in advance of the hurricane season

Plywood and screw nails for windows/ doors (if necessary)

Clothing - rain gear, life vests, sturdy shoes, galoshes/boots and a whistle

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‘C’ type fire extinguisher for electrical fires

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Tarpaulin for roof

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Aluminium foil, plastic freezer bags

Hand sanitiser (such as Germ X) and baby wipes (for personal hygiene)

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Ice chest and ice

Oil and petrol for generator (optional) Portable gas cooker and refills Charcoal and lighter fluid Flashlight, candles, lantern and oil Matches/lighter in watertight bag Battery operated radio, fan and extra batteries

First aid kit, sunscreen and hygiene supplies

Medication - make sure your prescription is full and you have an adequate supply at all times during hurricane season

Mosquito coils, citronella candles and/or spray

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Rope/strong twine, duct/packing tape Shut off wrench and pliers Plastic sheeting to cover furniture

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Surgical and yard gloves (for clean up) Paper towel, toilet paper and napkins Disposable plates, plastic glasses, plastic cutlery and several plastic bags

Can opener/knife (e.g. Swiss army) Clorox wipes (for cleaning cutlery) Chlorine bleach (sterilising water) and Dettol (disinfecting hands and feet)

Broom, mop, bucket and rubbish bags Pet food and litter box Baby supplies: nappies, wipes, food Books, magazines and games

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Earthquakes & Tsunamis Grand Cayman lies close to the boundary zone of the Caribbean and North American tectonic plates, which are seismically active. The strongest recorded earthquake in the Cayman Islands occurred in January 2020 and measured 7.7 magnitude. Its epicentre was 67 miles from Cayman Brac and 154 miles from Grand Cayman. Although there were reports of multiple sinkholes and some reports of 1-2ft waves, no major structural damage occurred. Over 20 aftershocks were felt with the strongest tremor measuring 6.1. In the case of an earthquake, duck, cover and hold: get under a solid piece of furniture or reinforced doorway. Be sure to cover your head to protect yourself from falling objects. If you are in a strong, elevated building, away from the coast, stay inside, unless there are clear signs of structural damage. If outdoors, move to an open space away from objects that are likely to fall, such as glass, electrical cables, trees and light poles, and crouch down and cover your head until the shaking stops. If you are in a vehicle, pull over to the side of the road in an open area. After the shaking stops, proceed carefully, being aware of the potential for splits in the road and sinkholes Tsunamis are most often triggered by underwater earthquakes, with waves spreading outwards rapidly from the site. Out at sea (in deep water), these waves typically measure only a few inches in height and may travel at speeds of 400mph, but when the tsunami reaches shallow water, the wave slows and its height increases. Although tsunamis triggered by earthquakes can occur in Cayman, the probability is believed to be very low. Cayman’s underwater landscape, with steep drop offs close to shore and very little continental shelf, may well reduce the risk of dangerous tsunamis. However, there is a significant area of shallow water in the

North Sound that could allow for wave run up. After the earthquake in January 2020, a tsunami warning was briefly issued and residents were advised to stay away from the coast. However, within an hour, HMCI announced the tsunami ‘All Clear’. If a very long and strong earthquake is felt, there may be very little warning time if a tsunami threatens, so residents should not wait for an official warning and take action immediately. If you feel a very strong earthquake, you should head inland and get to an elevated area. For those living close to the sea, ensure you are familiar with the nearest multi-storey building or location of nearby higher ground. If you are at the coast and notice the water receding, move away immediately and, if possible, towards high ground. Waves may strike at intervals anywhere between 15 minutes to an hour. Cayman has not experienced a destructive tsunami in its entire recorded history, so the likelihood of one occurring is very low, and strong destructive earthquake events are also incredibly infrequent.


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LAST LOOK

4min
pages 458-460

Sister Islands

12min
pages 450-453

INDEX

19min
pages 454-457

Staycations

4min
page 449

32 TRAVEL

1min
page 448

Local Dive Operators

4min
page 447

Wreck Diving

19min
pages 443-446

Tennis & Yoga

4min
page 441

Swimming

3min
page 440

Gyms & Fitness

12min
pages 436-439

Cricket, Crossfit & Cycling

3min
page 435

30 SPORTS & FITNESS

2min
page 434

Religious Services

6min
pages 432-433

Voluntary Organisations

11min
pages 429-431

Sports

19min
pages 416-420

Cultural Activities

12min
pages 421-423

Playgrounds & Parks

12min
pages 413-415

Veterinarians

18min
pages 398-402

After Having a Baby

17min
pages 391-395

Cultural Activities

6min
pages 406-407

Watersports & Excursions

11min
pages 408-411

Costs of Having a Baby On-Island

11min
pages 388-390

Obstetricians/Gynaecologists

3min
page 387

25 HAVING A BABY

2min
page 386

Wedding Locations

14min
pages 382-385

Planning Your Wedding

3min
page 381

24 GETTING MARRIED

4min
pages 379-380

Places to Eat

15min
pages 370-373

Culinary Things to Do

5min
pages 377-378

Supermarkets

13min
pages 374-376

23 FOOD & DRINK

2min
pages 368-369

Vocational Training

26min
pages 362-367

Universities & Colleges

3min
page 361

Scholarships

9min
pages 359-360

Private Education

1hr
pages 339-358

Government Education

11min
pages 336-338

Medical Specialties

52min
pages 300-321

Pharmacies

7min
pages 329-331

Alternative Medicine

17min
pages 322-328

Local Hospitals

16min
pages 291-296

Medical Care (General & Family

8min
pages 297-299

Health Insurance

15min
pages 286-290

21 HEALTH & WELLNESS

2min
pages 284-285

Fishing

12min
pages 281-283

Where to Boat

9min
pages 274-275

Buying & Maintaining a Boat

18min
pages 276-280

Driving Licences

16min
pages 260-263

Buying a Used Car

3min
page 267

Electric Cars

14min
pages 268-271

Leasing a Vehicle

10min
pages 264-266

19 TRANSPORTATION

9min
pages 257-259

Building Professionals

12min
pages 251-256

Building Options

11min
pages 244-250

18 BUILDING IN CAYMAN

5min
pages 240-243

17 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

12min
pages 224-231

Outdoor Living & Gardens

3min
page 238

Swimming Pools

3min
page 239

Indoor Improvements

13min
pages 232-237

Recycling in Cayman

20min
pages 218-223

Waste Management in Cayman

9min
pages 215-217

Postal Services

9min
pages 211-213

Local Media - Radio, Print, TV

5min
pages 209-210

Toys

4min
page 205

Day Spas, Hair & Beauty Salons

5min
pages 207-208

Clothing

9min
pages 195-197

14 SHOPPING

5min
pages 190-191

Earthquakes & Tsunamis

11min
pages 187-189

Overview of Residential Areas

32min
pages 150-161

Renting a Property

9min
pages 171-173

Beauty Products

7min
pages 192-194

Pensions

8min
pages 141-143

11 FINDING A HOME

11min
pages 144-149

Insurance

11min
pages 136-140

Utilities: Petrol, Diesel & Water

4min
pages 134-135

Utilities: Gas -Household

2min
page 133

Utilities: Electricity

3min
page 132

End-of-Life in Cayman

12min
pages 121-123

Telephone & Internet

12min
pages 128-131

Wills & Probate

11min
pages 118-120

09 RETIRING IN CAYMAN

6min
pages 116-117

Permanent Residency

27min
pages 101-106

08 FAMILY MATTERS

2min
page 110

Family Breakdown in Cayman

11min
pages 111-113

Work Permits

26min
pages 95-100

07 IMMIGRATION

2min
page 94

Shipping Considerations

9min
pages 91-93

The Process of Moving

6min
pages 89-90

06 PREPARING TO MOVE

10min
pages 85-87

05 WORKING IN CAYMAN

10min
pages 78-80

Finding a Job

14min
pages 81-84

Setting Up an Office

13min
pages 73-77

Trade & Business Licensing

33min
pages 62-72

04 RUNNING A BUSINESS

20min
pages 54-61

Investing in Cayman Property

17min
pages 49-53

ISLAND MAPS

2min
pages 4-7

Cayman’s Financial History

4min
page 31

Banking, Investment Funds

25min
pages 32-40

Customs & Traditions

7min
pages 27-29

02 CAYMAN – A GLOBAL FINANCIAL CENTRE

1min
page 30
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