The application process for Mobility Passes for the 2012 Hurricane Season started on April 18, and business sector and vital organizations, have less than three weeks before the process comes to a close.
The pass allows the aforementioned to assess possible damage to their property. Potential applicants have until May 23 to present all relevant information related to the process of requesting a Mobility Pass.
For the 2012 season, the application form as well as information sheet can be downloaded from the Fire Department’s website www.brandweersxm.net under the tab link "Hurricane Information" followed by the "Hurricane Passes" tab.
Passes are issued to the following categories: government personnel, personnel of essential companies or organizations, (sub) contractors for the Ministry of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI), transportation passes for hotel staff, business owners and members of vital organizations to assess possible damage to their property.
The hurricane pass application procedure is only intended for businesses and vital organizations with respect to their key personnel receiving an exemption to a curfew.
The Office of Disaster Management is handling the application process for the passes on behalf of the Prime Minister.
The application form has to be completed and submitted to the offices of the Fire Department & Disaster Management, to the attention of the secretary located at Jackal Road 5, Cay Hill before May 23, 2012, with all necessary documents attached between office hours, Monday – Friday, 9.00 AM – 4.00 PM.