Hurricane Tomas: St Lucia appeal

Hurricane Tomas:  St Lucia appeal

At least 14 people have died on the island of St Lucia after Hurricane Tomas battered Caribbean islands and triggered landslides cutting off several communities across the island a week-and-a half-ago.

The High Commission for St Lucia is appealing for help for those in need and have sent this message.

‘Saint Lucia was significantly impacted by major flooding and landslides along with some wind damage.  A number of communities are cut off and are without access by road.  Some communities can be accessed by vessels, whereas those inland can only be reached by helicopters or on foot.

'The following list identifies some of the major requirements that would be a great help to those in need:

'Water containers, canned foods especially evaporated milk, dry food stuff, batteries, flasks, small transistor radios, lanterns or flash lights, cleaning supplies/sanitary wipes/hand sanitizers, nlankets, bed sheets, sleeping bags, children's disposable diapers and wipes, infant food and formula, female sanitary products, adult disposable diapers, toiletries - toothpaste, soaps, toothbrushes. 

Thank you for your cooperation and may God continue to bless our Nation'.

For the drop off points for the above items and monetary donations to the Saint Lucia Disaster Relief Fund at Barclays Bank -  please click here.  (and then scroll down page to see details).