The Ministry of Labour and Social Security Leads Relief Efforts in Communities affected by Recent Rainfall
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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security Leads Relief Efforts in Communities affected by Recent Rainfall
In collaborative efforts with other humanitarian partners, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security has moved decisively to bring much-needed relief to communities in St Mary, Portland, and St Ann, which were affected by torrential rainfall from January 31 to February 1, 2022.
According to an assessment received by the Ministry’s Disaster, Rehabilitation and Welfare Management Unit, 850 household have been assessed to date.
The Parish of St. Mary experiencing the majority of damages especially in the communities of Pagee, Port Maria and its environs, Jacks River, Baileys Vale and Boscobel received distributions from the Ministry of approximately 370 food packages along with over 450 mattresses and hygiene supplies and Sanitization kits.
The vendors Arcade in Port Maria was considerably impacted by infrastructural damages sustained and loss of goods.
“We want to assure our citizens, especially the vendors who lost valuable goods in the flood at the Port Maria arcade, that we are committed to assisting persons affected by this deliberate disaster and will do everything possible to help them through this difficult time,” said Hon Karl Samuda, Minister of Labour and Social Security.
The Ministry will continue to monitor and investigate reports of damage and provide emergency support where necessary.
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