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By Eulana Weekes
St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), is involved in relief efforts in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, a batch of relief supplies including tarpaulins and water were ready to be transported to the islands hit by the hurricane.
An official from NEMA told WINN FM that more relief supplies will be organized for the affected islands once the logistics arrangements are completed. Citizens and residents can donate to the cause after the public is further informed.
“The Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis stand in solidarity with the islands as they suffer the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl,” said Dr. Terence Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis.
In a similar move, Guyana sent its first batch of relief supplies to Grenada, including generators, water purification tablets, batteries, hygiene kits and other essentials.
The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force deployed personnel to the islands to assist with damage assessment, security operations, search and rescue and emergency operations.
Bahamian Prime Minister Philip “Brough” Davis said his country stands ready to provide emergency relief to the stricken islands. He also pledged similar support to Jamaican leaders as that country prepares for the impact of Category 5 Hurricane Beryl.
Meanwhile, Prime Ministers Ralph Gonsalves, Deacon Mitchell and Mia Mottley discussed reconstruction with stakeholders in their respective countries. They acknowledged that the road to reconstruction is long, but with the support of residents, businesses and regional partners, their territories will rebuild stronger and more resilient.
The relief supplies were delivered following a virtual emergency meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government at 10am on July 2 to discuss the regional response.
Hurricane Beryl was more severe than Carriacou, Petite Martinique, and the Grenadines, leaving residents without basic amenities and destroying infrastructure and vegetation on the islands.
Unfortunately, four deaths were recorded on Tuesday, July 2: one in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, one in Grenada and two in Carriacou
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