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Sat, 2017-09-23 12:43 — mdmcdonald
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Caribbean Struggles with Mental Aftermath of Hurricanes

Wed, 2017-10-18 09:08 — Kathy Gilbeaux

           

In Dominica, UNICEF is helping children cope with the devastation of Hurricane Maria through play activities and storytelling - Jacqueline Charles

miamiherald.com - by Harika Rayala and Jacqueline Charles - October 17, 2017

 . . . Recognizing that the trauma from Irma and Maria’s one-two punch is creating a sense of hopelessness and powerlessness among survivors, shelter managers and mental health experts in Antigua and Dominica are on a mission to help people cope with the stress and anxiety. But in a region where mental health awareness is just gaining traction, giving that sort of support isn’t easy.

“If we don’t deal with the mental health issue, the psychological first aid … than we are in trouble,” said Wendel De Leon, a behavioral therapist who recently led a team of therapists from Trinidad and Tobago into Dominica.

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Trunz Water Systems

Tue, 2017-10-10 15:15 — Maeryn Obley

trunzwatersystems.com

Drinking water and electricity - anywhere and at anytime - from solar and wind power

Trunz Water Systems provides different types of water treatment and desalination systems, depending on the application and water source.

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UN Appeals for $31 Million for Hurricane-Battered Dominica

Mon, 2017-10-02 00:20 — LPolcyn

https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2017/09/29/world/americas/ap-un-united-nations-dominica.html

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. humanitarian office is launching a $31 million emergency appeal for the hurricane-battered Caribbean island of Dominica which was hit by a category 5 storm on Sept. 18. 

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Dominica - Prime Minister Roosevelt Skeritt - Address to the Nation - Friday, September 29 at 7 PM - 8 PM UTC-04

Thu, 2017-09-28 12:01 — Kathy Gilbeaux

Dominica's Prime Minister, the Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit will address the Nation on Friday, September 29, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Tune in for this live broadcast on local radio DBS and KairiFM as well as www.opm.gov.dm or YouTube at: https://youtu.be/GlQlO6VyaLA . You may also view live on Facebook (Roosevelt Skerrit).

https://www.facebook.com/events/149646308969885/?action_history=null

 

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Now-and-then satellite photos show Maria's ravaging of Dominica

Mon, 2017-09-25 12:54 — LPolcyn
usatoday.com - by Sean Rossman - September 23, 2017
 
The aerial footage below provides a few looks at the storm's impact on the towns of Canefield and Roseau, located on the western coast of Dominica. (Move the white line left or right to see the areas before and after Maria.)
 
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[VIDEO] Prime Minister Skerrit to UN General Assembly: “Eden is broken”

Sat, 2017-09-23 17:48 — Kathy Gilbeaux

dominicanewsonline.com - September 23, 2017

In words ripe with emotion lamenting that “Eden is broken”, Dominca’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit addressed the UN General Assembly this morning, seemingly intent on drawing the world’s attention to current conditions in Dominica in what he described as a landscape resembling a war zone.

The image he evoked was in direct support of his plea to fellow world leaders to assist the hurricane-ravaged island by lending the rebuilding equipment which would otherwise remain untouched “waiting for a war” and which is so desperately needed for the work of rebuilding the country. Roosevelt asserted that Dominica is indeed that war, to the applause of the floor.

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Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica - Official Needs List for Dominica following Hurricane Maria

Sat, 2017-09-23 15:00 — Kathy Gilbeaux

           

Official Needs List for Dominica
Released by the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)

Food
Water
Roofing materials
Lumber
Plywood
Windows
Doors
Nails
Roofing screws
Generators (5kva to 10kva)
Chainsaws with cans, oil, fuel
Communications equipment
Tarps/Plastic sheeting
Hygiene kits/Comfort kits
Medical supplies
Baby supplies (formula/baby food)
Wipes
Diapers
Adult pampers
Water purification kits
Fuel
Energy biscuits
Cots
Mattresses
Portable stoves
Flashlights/batteries
Solar lanterns
Kitchen sets
Collapsible water containers (gallon)

As of September 22, 2017

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Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) - Hurricane Maria

Sat, 2017-09-23 13:34 — Kathy Gilbeaux

           

                                                          

Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) - Hurricane Maria - Situation Report #3 - AS OF 9:00PM AST ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 (9 page .PDF report) . . .
http://www.cdema.org/cdema_sitrep_3_hurricane_maria.pdf

Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) - Hurricane Maria - Situation Report #2 - AS OF 9:00PM AST ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 (10 page .PDF report) . . .
http://www.cdema.org/cdema_sitrep_2_hurricane_maria.pdf

Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) - Hurricane Maria - Situation Report #1 - AS OF 9:00PM AST ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 (9 page .PDF report) . . .
http://www.cdema.org/cdema_sitrep_1_hurricane_maria.pdf

Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) - Situation Reports
http://www.cdema.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=39&Itemid=347

 

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