St. Maarten launches public campaign for new Early Warning System

St. Maarten has kicked off a public awareness campaign today to introduce residents to its new Early Warning System (EWS). The campaign aims to educate the public on a new set of color-coded alert levels that will signal different types of emergencies across the island. The color-code system is designed to make emergency communications clearer and more consistent for the general population. Authorities are rolling out the public outreach effort to ensure that residents understand what each color designation means and how to respond appropriately. The initiative reflects broader efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and emergency response on the island, which sits in a hurricane-prone region. Officials have not yet announced the full launch date for the operational EWS, but the awareness campaign marks a significant first step toward its implementation.