The Ministry of National Mobilization Ministry, has ramped up efforts to address the impact caused by the devastating passage of Category 4 hurricane Beryl.
Permanent Secretary in the National Mobilization Ministry, Merissa Finch -Burke, says the ministry has been actively managing disaster response efforts across the Grenadines following recent calamities.
According to Mrs. Finch-Burke, the ministry has initiated private home placement registrations to accurately account for displaced individuals, as many have opted for private accommodations over public shelters.
Burke highlighted that, as of the latest figures, 1,300 individuals are residing in public shelters, but a significant number, approximately 1,881 households, are in private home placements. These efforts are crucial to ensure all affected individuals receive necessary aid.
Additionally, the ministry has expanded its operations to eight district offices, allowing for more comprehensive and localized support. The national mobilization permanent secretary emphasized the ongoing challenges, noting the increased scale of damage compared to previous disasters.
