Georgetown: The Civil Defence Commission on Sunday prepared for use the Graham’s Hall Primary School as a shelter for displaced squatters of Success.
The CDC notes that the humanitarian crisis of displaced residents requires immediate action to stem migratory and health issues, especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The Prime Minister Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips had yesterday met with the squatters and offered to provide shelter to those who have been impacted.
Director General Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig says those affected by the flooding at Success can immediately contact the National Emergency Management System (NEMS) on 226-1114, 623-1700 and 600-7500 and make their way to the Graham’s Hall Primary School, Cummings Lodge ECD, where they will be housed.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security and members of the diaspora are seeking to provide assistance to the vulnerable individuals at Success.
On Saturday, the Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud said that she stands ready to provide assistance in the form of food hampers and potentially, financial assistance to those families with children in need.
Persons desirous of the ministry’s help can approach the ministry directly or they can send their names and contact information to the Ministry’s Facebook page, and engage Ministry personnel.
She also reminded that her ministry will be launching a new face-mask sewing initiative geared at providing employment opportunities to persons affected by the pandemic; this initiative is expected to last beyond the pandemic.
Many of the squatters have lamented that they have no option but to squat since they lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One such squatter was Jamicia (only name given), a mother of four. Previously, she worked as a salesgirl on Regent Street but lost her job in March.
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