Appeal for Assistance from Hurricane-Ravaged Islands
Media Statement: St. Lucia National Emergency Management Organisation
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 — The Government of Saint Lucia and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have pledged their full support to the recovery efforts of those impacted by the passage of Hurricane Irma.
Through the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO), much needed emergency supplies have been made available to affected states and skilled personnel have also been deployed to assist with the restoration of utilities in those islands.
PRIORITY NEEDS:
ITEM |
DESCRIPTION |
| Water cases | |
| Water bauser containers | |
| Cleaning Supplies | Bleach, mop, broom, disinfectant, detergent |
| Comfort Kits | Disposable razor, deodorant, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, powder, sanitary napkins, towels, adult diapers |
| Food | Sardines, tuna fish, corned beef, vienna sausage, rice, cornmeal, macaroni, flour, potatoes, cereal, crackers (pack), butter, salt, canned soup |
| Baby Kits | Diapers/ disposable huggies, cloth diapers with pins, baby powder, vaseline, baby wipes, bottled foods, Similac, biscuit, electrolytes, pacifiers, toys, baby aspirin, baby aspirin/Tylenol |
| Shelter | Shelter tents (family size)
Flash lights (solar) & portable charges Shelter tool kits Mosquito Repellent Tarpaulins |
| Farming | Seeds, agricultural goods, hand tools, wheel barrows |
| Education | Pencils, paper, exercise books, notebooks, school bags, file sheets, crayons, colouring books, pens, markers, rulers, school kits |
| Communication | Mobile repeaters, repeater antennas |
| Office Supplies | Laptops, printers, paper, notepads, pens, pencils |
| Building Supplies | Nails, screws, plywood/building materials |
| Tools & Equipment | Generators (15K and above), hand tools, wheelbarrow, chain saws, fuel pumps |
| Household Items | Blankets, bath towels, hand towels, water jugs, ziploc bags , paper towels, buckets, matches, coal pots |
| Medical
Medical |
Electronic fetal monitors/cardiotocograph machines,
Fetal dopplers (handheld) Resuscitaires Adult & Infant scales Incubators Neonatal cots with mattresses Vital signs monitors (2 neonatal) Pulse oximeters (2 pediatric) Diagnostic sets (Welch Allyn) Defibrillators/ automated external defibrillators(AED) with adult and adult and pediatric pads) Blood pressure monitors Thermometers (including tympanic) Nebulizers Suction machines Suture kits Beds & Bed linen (blankets, bedsheets) Mobile dental units Water purification tablets Patient gowns EMT Kits |
| Others | Wood clippers, metal compressors, cots, first aid kits, rubbing alcohol, batteries (all sizes) |
Additionally, cash donations can be made to the following accounts in the name of the Government of Saint Lucia.
| BANK | SWIFT CODE | ACCOUNT NUMBER |
| 1st National Bank | LUOBLCLC | 6002760 |
| RBTT | RBTTLCLC | 1800300000047196 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia | NOSCLCLC | 2002817 |
| Bank of Saint Lucia | BOSLLCLC | 901300136 |
| First Caribbean International Bank | FCIBLCLC | 106962170 |
Contact:
Velda Joseph, Director, NEMO
director@nemo.gov.lc
+1 758 4849860
