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- help arrives
After a short delay, due to the arrival of the coffin of Mr. Theo Benjamin, whose son’s home was severely damaged in the storm. The stress of this allegedly affected his health and he succumbed to a heart attack. There is one woman in need of supplies and baby needs and these will be dropped off shortly, once we unload the hold. (Seen above talking to Jenny Tryhane one of the team members)
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We
met several residents on the quayside, who assured us there were no primary
needs for food, etc. All seemed extremely concerned regarding the situation
inn Grenada and urged us to take supplies to their brethren there. Spoke
to Mr. Fredericks who assured us that they were ok, houses were being
repaired and that they had had “ lambie, fish and enough supplies,
and gas was being brought in by boat.”. 
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A meeting of Community leaders was called for 7pm and some 20 representatives greeted us, with Mr. Gay as host. Present was Mrs. Maria Alexis, Revenue officer, Chair, Carriacou Disaster Preparedness Committee along with members from key areas within Carriacou including Mr. Karl Benjaman from the public works department, teachers, environmentalist, social workers, members of the Carnival Committee, musicians, poets, artist and public spirited individuals. A lively discussion ensued, with residents indicating the damages within the community as’rather' extensive, though certainly not on the scale of Grenada. Urgent appeals were made especially to Col. BURROWES of the Salvation Army to come to the aid of the local churches. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH ANGLICAN – Father Rosewell –Hillsborough Please send ARMY representative as soon as possible; damages
are being assessed and tarps are desperately needed to secure roof of
RC church. Father Tommy is terribly shocked and the interior is also water
damaged. There is dire need for linens, blankets and food supplies
Mr. Stannel Duncan to be contacted at Water Authority: There is no real capability for assessing water testing, as all water supplies are privately cisterned so we have advised boiling water for household use and use of water purification tablets; advised 6 drops of Clorox per gallon for ice, brushing teeth etc, use of bottled water for children and baby formulas. NEEDS: tarpaulins, water purification tablets, CLOROX,
Dover Government School is also badly damaged and as some schools serve as Hurricane Shelters, It is important that these damages be assessed and resolved. < Read more > |
We
were then delivered to Tyrrell Bay by our Host, Mr. Scraper Gay, and accommodated
in two of his villas. Accommodation costs of US$70/p/day are currently
being incurred and the team is actively seeking a more permanent base.
The
meeting continued and a list of over 450 properties has already been documented
as damaged by Ivan the Terrible. Houses have been destroyed, animals and
pets are suffering. These chickens and dog were fed by the relief team
entering the area. This house has been destroyed.
We
were informed that the Hospital has roof problems and is low on medical
supplies. We are to pay a courtesy call on the hospital and Ministry of
Carriacou and Petit Martinique Affairs, the Permanent Secretary. Mrs.
Bernadette Sylvester and Minister Elvin Nimrod.
Reports
were also given on the civil situation by Government Engineer, Mr. Karl
Benjamin. Roads have been damaged and local power is under restoration
except for rural areas. Many poles and lines were downed and this damage
is under assessment and power restored where it is determined to be safe.
The Belmont Post office needs tarpaulins as the roof is off, post cannot
be delivered. Urgent help is needed in this area.
There
are many schools damaged and school is due to start on Monday.
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