WILLEMSTAD.- On Tuesday and also yesterday, Dutch military stationed in Aruba arrived in S. Maarten. This to help and sustain the island in the coming days with the tropical storm Isaac approaching.

They will patrol the streets together with the St. Maarten Police Force. Currently the Navy Ship Zr.Ms. Friesland is in Curaçao. This allows preparations to begin to eventually help with the transport of goods and even support other surrounding islands effect by Isaac.

But in this case a petition must be made to Den Haag and they will make the final decision. Helping before, during and after a hurricane is the main task of CZMCARIB in the Caribbean.