Major
Relief Shipment from Florida
MIAMI (JIS)Wednesday, September 15, 2004
A major shipment of 16,181 kilograms (40,000 pounds) of emergency
relief items was sent off to Jamaica yesterday (September 13) from
Florida, as relief efforts get underway, following the passage of
Hurricane Ivan.
This is the initial release of some 45,454 kilograms (100,000 pounds)
of much needed materials by the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) programme to assist in the island's reconstruction
efforts.
The shipment, which left the Miami International Airport by a special
Air Jamaica flight, included large quantities of rubber boats and
motors, water purification containers, tarpaulins and plastic sheeting
to be used in the relief efforts being undertaken by the Office
of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM).
Jamaica's Consul General to the Southeast USA, Ricardo Allicock,
expressed appreciation for the much needed items.
Witnessing the cargo take-off were Air Jamaica's Regional Sales
Manager, Richard Lue; Public Relations Co-ordinator, Tamika Bell;
Cargo Director, Orville Hart and the Consul General.
Meanwhile, the Jamaica Consulate in Miami has launched an appeal
for monetary donations through the co-ordinated effort of the Wachovia
Bank.
The Consul General has advised that conditions in Jamaica are being
assessed at present. Announcements for further appeals will be made
on receipt of a formal report by the Government.
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