Appeal for Assistance from Hurricane-Ravaged Islands

Media Statement: St. Lucia National Emergency Management Organisation

Wednesday, September 13, 2017 — The Government of Saint Lucia and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have pledged their full support to the recovery efforts of those impacted by the passage of Hurricane Irma.

Through the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO), much needed emergency supplies have been made available to affected states and skilled personnel have also been deployed to assist with the restoration of utilities in those islands.

The Government of Saint Lucia and the OECS wish to thank everyone who has contributed to this worthy cause and encourages others to donate in accordance with the priority needs as identified by the affected states. Items can be delivered to any Post Office as well as the NEMO Headquarters at Bisee, Castries.

PRIORITY NEEDS:

ITEM	DESCRIPTION
Water cases
Water bauser containers
Cleaning Supplies	Bleach, mop, broom, disinfectant, detergent
Comfort Kits	Disposable razor, deodorant, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, powder, sanitary napkins, towels, adult diapers
Food	Sardines, tuna fish, corned beef, vienna sausage, rice, cornmeal, macaroni, flour, potatoes, cereal, crackers (pack), butter, salt, canned soup
Baby Kits	Diapers/ disposable huggies, cloth diapers with pins, baby powder, vaseline, baby wipes, bottled foods, Similac, biscuit, electrolytes, pacifiers, toys, baby aspirin, baby aspirin/Tylenol
Shelter	Shelter tents (family size) Flash lights (solar) & portable charges Shelter tool kits Mosquito Repellent Tarpaulins
Farming	Seeds, agricultural goods, hand tools, wheel barrows
Education	Pencils, paper, exercise books, notebooks, school bags, file sheets, crayons, colouring books, pens, markers, rulers, school kits
Communication	Mobile repeaters, repeater antennas
Office Supplies	Laptops, printers, paper, notepads, pens, pencils
Building Supplies	Nails, screws, plywood/building materials
Tools & Equipment	Generators (15K and above), hand tools, wheelbarrow, chain saws, fuel pumps
Household Items	Blankets, bath towels, hand towels, water jugs, ziploc bags , paper towels, buckets, matches, coal pots
Medical Medical	Electronic fetal monitors/cardiotocograph machines, Fetal dopplers (handheld) Resuscitaires Adult & Infant scales Incubators Neonatal cots with mattresses Vital signs monitors (2 neonatal) Pulse oximeters (2 pediatric) Diagnostic sets (Welch Allyn) Defibrillators/ automated external defibrillators(AED) with adult and adult and pediatric pads) Blood pressure monitors Thermometers (including tympanic) Nebulizers Suction machines Suture kits Beds & Bed linen (blankets, bedsheets) Mobile dental units Water purification tablets Patient gowns EMT Kits
Others	Wood clippers, metal compressors, cots, first aid kits, rubbing alcohol, batteries (all sizes)

Additionally, cash donations can be made to the following accounts in the name of the Government of Saint Lucia.

BANK	SWIFT CODE	ACCOUNT NUMBER
1st National Bank	LUOBLCLC	6002760
RBTT	RBTTLCLC	1800300000047196
Bank of Nova Scotia	NOSCLCLC	2002817
Bank of Saint Lucia	BOSLLCLC	901300136
First Caribbean International Bank	FCIBLCLC	106962170