Repairs to roads and bridges throughout the Japanese Caribbean Island will complete greater than $226 million, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit stated.
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If anyone would like to contribute to the relief effort in Dominica, their official government website contains information which may be helpful.
The National Hurricane Center is now giving the system a 30% chance of redevelopment into a tropical depression or tropical storm. They took 1.2 tons of medications, disposable items and other medical resources needed for their work. “We are dedicated to locating those who are still missing”. In a letter to Prime Minister Skerritt, C&W extended heartfelt sympathies on behalf of the entire Cable & Wireless team across the region, and reaffirmed support for the people of Dominica in the recovery effort.
The Douglas-Charles Dominica’s seaports remain open and local dive operators are also functional, although visitors are encouraged to check directly with their dive operator.
Yesterday morning at the corporations Ramdass Street, Sangre Grande Administrative Building location one container was packed with food, clothing, household products, personal care products and footwear, destined for Dominica which was recently devastated by Tropical Storm Erika.
The storm triggered floods and mudslides on August, 27 that killed at least 31 people. In the aftermath, nine communities have been declared “Special Disaster Areas” and 35 persons have been confirmed dead with many still missing and hundreds of families left homeless.
Also although water and electricity have been restored to most of the island, travelers should check directly with their accommodations provider regarding the status of properties and surrounding infrastructure. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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