Grenada steps up – launches relief efforts for Dominica, St Lucia and St Vincent

The National Disaster Management Agency of Grenada has begun efforts to provide relief for St Vincent, St Lucia and Dominica, which suffered from serious storms over the Christmas holiday.

The agency has activated a bank account for donations and is readying a 40-foot container of goods for shipment to St Vincent. The shipment is slated for January 13.

Grenada said the government of Trinidad & Tobago would be providing transportation for the relief materials.

Grenada has also established a 4-member committee including members from its Disaster Management Agency, the Grenada Red Cross, LIME and the Rotary Clubs of Grenada.

The government continues to seek donations from its citizens towards this effort.

“It has been a very difficult holiday season for all concerned, and the images that have come back have broken all of our hearts,” said Grenada Social Services Minister Delma Thomas.

Source: CaribJournal