Three months after the explosive volcanic eruption of La Soufriere, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Red Cross Society (SVGRCS) continues to impact the lives of hundreds of Vincentians through relief aid and other humanitarian efforts.
The SVGRCS has been working alongside the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO), since the April 9th eruption.
Over 1,500 affected families have been able to receive assistance including water, food parcels, essential household items, hygiene and cleaning kits, cleaning tools, financial aid, and other emergency relief items.
Mr. Bernard Morgan, President of the National Red Cross Society, noted that in times of crises, strengthening community resilience is important. He further stated that as evacuees are slowly returning home; many volunteers will be immersing themselves in the communities to continue assisting persons.
Just on the heels of category 1 hurricane Elsa, which caused moderate impact on the housing stock in SVG during its passage on Friday July 2nd, the SVGRCS team, will be working diligently throughout the country to raise the awareness on hurricane preparedness and other hazards such as floods and landslides.
