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As local weather officials continue to monitor\nHurricane Isaac which poses a threat to the Caribbean, residents should\ncontinue to pay attention to the updates from the Met Office and take the\nnecessary steps needed at this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS)\nadvises that this is an early opportunity to start making initial hurricane\npreparations.<\/p>

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As the system moves closer and the projected path\nbecomes more certain, NODS will provide additional information.\n\nLatest weather\nupdates forecast that Hurricane Isaac could begin to affect the islands by\nThursday. \n\n\n\n<\/p>

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