The Central Water and Sewerage Authority (CWSA) is trying its best to get their system back up to “about 50 per cent” by tomorrow, and have water flowing in more pipes. Communities across the country have been contending with no flowing water supply following the explosive eruptions ongoing at La Soufriere, which caused the CWSA to shut its system. The Authority, in its plan in the event of an explosive …
Saint Lucian Home Registration Form for Evacuees Launched
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The Government of Saint Lucia recently launched a Saint Lucian home registration form for evacuees from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
According to a release from the Office of the Prime Minister, the form is to be filled out by Saint Lucians who are willing and have the capability to house Vincentians displaced by the eruption of the La Soufriere Volcano.
During an update to the nation and press briefing, Prime Minister Honourable Allen Chastanet announced that Saint Lucia will accept a number of evacuees and the Government through the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) would welcome Saint Lucians who are able to assist, by opening up their homes, to register their interest or ability.
There has been a massive power outage on the Caribbean island of St Vincent where La Soufrière volcano began erupting on Friday, St Vincent and the Grenadines National Emergency Management Organisation reported. Day number three and everything looks like a battle zone. Dreary morning with the ash beginning to harden on the ground due to overnight showers. Many homes still without water and electricity, NEMO said in one of a series of tweets.
Volcanic ash has been continuing to fall and there are warnings of more danger ahead.
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A cloud of volcanic ash hovers over Kingstown, on the eastern Caribbean island of St Vincent. There are warnings of more danger ahead.(AP)
UNICEF starts providing humanitarian assistance to about 5,000 children affected by volcano eruption in St Vincent
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BRIDGETOWN/PANAMA CITY, 11 April 2021- Between 16,000 and 20,000 people, including children, have been evacuated due to the eruption of La Soufriere Volcano in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines last Friday.
Together with its partners, UNICEF immediately started providing humanitarian assistance to approximately 4,800 children in need, a portion of them being in shelters.
Moreover, above 1,000 displaced families are expected to require immediate economic assistance due to the disruption of their vulnerable livelihoods. A total of 62 shelters were opened on island, hosting at least 3,200 people.
Within 24 hours after the explosion, UNICEF provided an estimated 9,000 people, including children, with access to safe water and hygiene services in the evacuation shelters. These critical supplies included collapsible water bladders, collapsible water containers, purif