Saint Lucians are being urged to respond to Dominica's call for assistance by bringing donations in to the designated drop-off locations.

As recovery efforts in Dominica continue in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika, the Government of Saint Lucia is urging Saint Lucians to respond to the needs of the neighboring island.

The headquarters of the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) in Bisee, as well as post offices around Saint Lucia have been designated as drop off locations for relief items.

On Saturday, Aug. 29, the Government of Dominica released a priority needs list which included the following:

 

CATEGORY	DETAILS	COMMENTS
Equipment	Bob carts Water pumps Chain saws Power generators Lighting equipment Shovels, pix axes Wheel barrows Power washers
Protective Gear & Supplies	Helmets & Boots Ropes Hygiene Kits First Aid Kits Gloves Reflector vests
Supplies for Senior Citizens	Adult diapers and wipes Hand sanitizers Milk and cereal Canned foods
Supplies for Babies	Baby milk & cereal Diapers & wipes Juice Snacks
Food	Canned food stuff Dried foodstuff	For stranded communities and shelters For personnel on duty
Other Supplies	Cleaning supplies

 

The public is encouraged to respond to the call for assistance and to take into special consideration the needs of senior citizens and children.

The public is also reminded that Disaster Relief Accounts in the name of the Government of Saint Lucia have been activated at the following banks:

 

BANK	ACCOUNT #	SWIFT CODE
1st National Bank	6002660	LUOBLCLC
RBTT	1800300000047196	RBTTLCLC
Bank of Nova Scotia	2002817	NOSCLCLC
Bank of Saint Lucia	901300136	BOSLLCLC
First Caribbean International	106962170	FCIBLCLC

 

The offices of NEMO can be reached at 758.452.3802, for further details and assistance.