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Last Updated: Jul 16th, 2005 - 10:56:37 |
Emily leaves 167 families homeless in Grenada and 2,641 roofs damaged
Updated preliminary reports indicate that 2,641 roofs have been damaged by Hurricane Emily in Grenada, Carriacou, and Petit Martinique. The hurricane has left 167 families homes and of the 4,281 people in shelters 3,609 have returned home leaving 672 for a longer period in the public shelters.
Fri, 15 Jul 2005, 21:38
Utilities soon restored in Grenada where Emily has destroyed half of the housing stock in Mt Rich, St Patricks
Utilities are quickly being restored in Grenada, Carriacou, and Petit Martinique following the passage of Hurricane Emily. Latest reports are that half of the housing stock in Mount Rich in St Patricks has been destroyed. Galvanise from India should arrive in August and in the meantime some persons will remain in public shelters longer than anticipated. The International Ref Cross to provide relief supplies on Saturday morning.
Fri, 15 Jul 2005, 21:35
Grenada requests Level Two disaster response after Emily
Hurricane Emily moved through the Windward Islands overnight, inflicting the most damage in Grenada which is recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Ivan 10 months ago. Grenada has requested initial Level Two disaster response. This means that the island can largely handle the response with its own resources but do require some external assistance.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 12:27
Grenada declares state of emergency
A state of emergency has been declared in Grenada as the island continues to brace for Tropical Storm Emily which is about to reach the Windward Islands. The Governor General, His Excellency Sir Daniel Williams declared the state of emergency today in the interest of public safety.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 17:14
Grenadians urged to rush preparation to completion
Grenada and three other Eastern Caribbean countries have been placed under Hurricane warning. The National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA) advises persons to rush their preparations to completion. The Tropical Storm has not intensified over the last six hours but forecasters say it could strengthen tonight and become a hurricane.
Tue, 12 Jul 2005, 17:53
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| Press Releases |
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| Consultancies |
| | Consultancy Notice - Facilitator - Sector Leads Meeting on Mechanisms for Mainstreaming Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) - Deadline March 28, 2008 |
| | Job Opportunity: Consultant Fund Coordinator Canada Local Responsive Disaster Risk Management Fund - Deadline March 21, 2008 |
| | Consultancy Notice - Restructuring of the Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) Database - Deadline Friday, 29 February 2008 |
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| Situation Reports |
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| Vacancies |
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| Speeches |
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| | Opening Remarks by Elizabeth Riley, Programme Manager, CDERA at the Disaster Risk Management Strategy for the Tourism Sector Workshop in the Turks and Caicos Islands |
| | Opening Remarks - Donovan Gentles, Chief Researcher, IDRC Project, CDERA, at National Disaster Management Conference 2008 |
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