THE U.S. GOVERNMENT has mobilized a multi-tier, interagency approach to bring much needed relief to the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) recently announced an increase of US$100,000 in disaster relief for people affected by violent eruptions of La Soufrière volcano. Partnering with the St. Vincent Red Cross, USAID will fund the distribution of emergency food and relief supplies including hygiene kits, …
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines will be receiving US$100,000 in Disaster Relief from the US Agency for International Development (USAID)
St. Vincent and the Grenadines will be receiving
US$100,000 in Disaster Relief from the US Agency for International Development (USAID), to help persons affected by the explosive eruption of the La Soufriere Volcano
In a statement yesterday, USAID said this assistance follows the support it has already provided to the country’s National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) for evacuation efforts, as well as humanitarian needs through the Red Cross.
The release said USAID is working with the local Red Cross society, to provide immediate assistance to evacuees, including thousands of people in emergency evacuation shelters.
Plan, Prepare, Perform – United States Supports St. Vincent Volcano Response
Home | News & Events | Plan, Prepare, Perform – United States Supports St. Vincent Volcano Response Vendors at a market in Kingstown, St. Vincent begin to shake off the dust of the La Soufriere eruption. Photo Credit: Kenton Chance, iWitness News
The U.S. government has mobilized a multi-tier, interagency approach to bring much needed relief to the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) recently announced an increase of US$100,000 in disaster relief for people affected by violent eruptions of the La Soufrière volcano. Partnering with the St. Vincent Red Cross, USAID will fund the distribution of emergency food and relief supplies including hygiene kits, fuel, mattresses, and portable stoves. This announcement follows the US$40,000 in USAID assistance that fuelled vehicles to evacuate Vincentians living in the Red Zones an
USAID Provides $100,000 in Immediate Disaster Relief to People Affected by La Soufrière Volcano Eruption
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USAID Provides $100,000 in Immediate Disaster Relief to People Affected by La Soufrière Volcano Eruption The U.S. Agency for International Development is providing an immediate $100,000 in disaster relief for people affected by violent eruptions of La Soufrière Volcano on the island of Saint Vincent. This assistance follows support USAID has already provided to the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) for evacuation efforts and the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Red Cross to assess humanitarian needs. The eruptions sent ash tens of thousands of feet into the air, causing heavy ashfall. Up to 19,000 people are being evacuated for an undetermined period and will require humanitarian assistance.
The U.S. Agency for International Development is providing an immediate $100,000 in disaster relief for people affected by violent eruptions of La Soufrière Volcano on the island of St Vincent. This assistance follows support USAID has already provided to the St Vincent and the Grenadines National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) for evacuation efforts and the St Vincent and the Grenadines Red Cross to assess humanitarian needs. The eruptions sent ash …