A VTS receives a forecast for a rapidly approaching hurricane, and the VTS Centre's heavy weather contingency plan is activated. Which action is a primary responsibility of the VTS operator under these circumstances?

1. Ordering all vessels to evacuate the port immediately.
2. Broadcasting severe weather warnings and advising vessels of port-specific heavy weather procedures.
3. Suspending all VTS operations until the storm has passed to ensure operator safety.
4. Directing specific vessels to sheltered anchorages based on their size and type.