Monday, October 22, 2018

Disaster Reduction and Risk Management 101 A Information Flood Relief Where to Go How to Help Shelters Food Clothing Grants Vehicle and Household Repair Donations Hospitals Heatlh Care

We have all been heartened by the spirit of community and concern from neighbours, friends and strangers that emerged from the rescue and response to the flooding of the last two days. 
Why don't we build on that spirit and harness it to strengthen our national resolve and to take us forward. Key lesson from my classroom on Disaster Risk reduction and management is: We need to manage the risks, not just the disaster!!
It's not over, and the clean up has begun and with continuation of the weather conditions that produced it forecasted to continue into the early week. Already with the ongoing rains the flood zones have expanded to north and west Trinidad, while the Friday-Saturday East-Central-Souh zones still remain in emergency mode. 
The North-Central-South highway has become partially operational and there is still limited traffic flow there and on the Southern Main Road and other roadways.
There are many persons and organisations who have been helping in the relief efforts.
to Keep Hope Alive, Leaves of Life with DEMOKRISSY will communicate pertinent information here and its other public social media channels. Keep checking as there will be updates. We do not hold copyrights to these images but sharing as a public service.
The immediate need in relation to various relief efforts, help centres and facilities for those in need. 
Feel free to add your initiative in the comments section.
Regional Corporation Hotlines

 Leaves of Life/Demokrissy will try to post as many as possible and encourage you to post your relief efforts here in the comments or its allied social links.  See photos this page too for details of releif efforts.   

Here is a preliminary list. 


SHELTERS & Relief Centres

Shelters are as follows to date:

Munroe Road Hindu School was set up as an early releif shelter

La Horquetta South Government school has requested the following supplies (contact 290-8298) for more information:
Toothbrushes and toothpasteSlippersToiletriesUnderwear and socksAntibiotic creamFirst aid kitsPanadolCoffee/TeaCornflakes and milkOther initiatives and collection points

The following is a list of Regional Complexes and Community Centres open as shelters for communities affected by flooding. 
TUNAPUNA/PIARCO
La Horquetta Regional Complex
La Horquetta Primary School South
La Horquetta Primary School North
Pinto Community Centre
Arouca Community Centre
Malabar Government Primary School
Malabar Secondary
Maloney Government Primary School
Warren Community Centre
Raghunanan Road Gov’t Primary
Sangre Grande
Sangre Grande Civic Centre
Toco Regional Complex
MAYARO/RIO CLARO
Mayaro Civic Centre
COUVA/TABAQUITE/TALPARO
Madras Government School
Las Lomas Government Primary School
PENAL/DEBE
Clarke Rochard Government Primary School
Woodland Hindu School

Transport and Boats
RAVI AND NAVIN KALPOO: Supplied Tour Boats to rescue persons 
Pump Servcies:
ISaac Holdings in St Helena is offering pumps to assist wth water Call (868) 787-8350 Email 
isaacholdingsltd@gmail.com
Transport Rescue Services 
Boat

FIRST Responders in the striken district of Kelly Village, St Helena were the Kalpoo Brothers who rescued more that 500 people marooned by floods.
 Navin Kalpoo and  brother Ravi are now distributing food and supplies after they rescued many on several trips through the floods ferrying. residents, many who spent the night on their roofs to escape the rising waters.
Navin and his brother run Ibis tours in the Caroni Bird Sanctuary. 

Roger Ganesh of Kallco made trucks available:  Larry Lalla and team provided supplies and helped transport at risk individuals giving food and water
Nalini Akal (758-1110) has a boat and willing to help with transportation to access persons in affected homes in Kelly Village
Devindra Maharaj provided and used his kayaks to access areas in St Helena/El Carmen which proved too treacherous for the trucks.

Coosal’s Construction has offered to repave northbound lane of the Uriah Butler Highway free of charge.

Health & Medical Relief Services

Public Health Centres will be open 24/7: La Horquetta, Arouca, Couva, Princes Town, Siparia, Toco,  Valencia, Mayaro, Reio Claro 
Extended Hours at Gran Riviere and Brothers road Heatlh Facilities.


Disabled Assistance:
Trinidad & Tobago Association of the Hairing Impaired: Deaf or hearing impaired persons in distress can contact Qushiba La Fleur of the Association via text and WhatsApp at 787-4271.

Pet Rescue and Care


Pet Rescue and Care:

The Mustapha Project
DON'T LEAVE THEM BEHIND
DON'T CHAIN OR LOCK IN KENNELS
Shelters and Help and Info on affected Pets: Dogs, Cats and others

Anyone would like to donate chow, towels or any essentials for displaced and abandoned animals please contact The Mustapha Prokect,  Animal Welfare Network at 627-3449 or Pet-Point Vet-Clinic.
Flooding is not only terrifying to us but to them as well. The difference is we as humans have the ability to seek refugee or safeguard ourselves - they don't, they solely depend on us for their well-being.
With this in mind please if you are evacuating or securing yourself due to the inclement weather please do not leave them behind. Don't chain them or lock them in kennels as due to the rising waters this can deal to their death.
Even if it isn't your dog or cat or pet and you see these animals in distress please make an effort to save them - at least offer temporary shelter.

Sand bags collectin and fillng


AWN (Animal Welfare Network) is collecting chow and other items to distribute to those in need, 
vets and vet clinics such as Golden Pride and Dr. Sookdeo are offering assistance to those in need.
Wildlife Orphanage and Rehabilitation Centre 637-3842

El Soccorro Centre for Wildlife Conservation 673-5753


Food and Supplies:

Flood Relief Collection Drives:
St Joseph Convent's, San Fernando, flood relief drive on Wednesday October 24 at the school.
Flood relief efforts at Cafe Elyon on Independence Avenue , San Fernando.

The following are some who supplied food 
The Paladee/Pennywise Family and Pasea Sai Center team, Devesh Maharaj and POS Sai Centre team
Royal Castle, KFC, Kiss Baking Company
Staff at MassyStores Trincity prepared meals to be distributed.
Bamboo, Caroni, Kelly, Munroe Food Kitchens




The Persad Group of Companies.
Clubs: Collating Relief Supply Efforts
Rotary Clubs: St Helena, Arima, St Augustine: The Rotary Club of St Augustine: contact Maria at 678-4447, Rani: 684

Clothes, blankets, toiletries etc. Contact: Email admin@lwctt.org or call 625-6730 for more.

Members of Parliament in flooded areas collecting relief supplies
The owners of the PDFK Group - D Food King Express, Persad’s D Food King , Bright Ideas and Viaaa  and faithful colleagues who always put community first . Kevon Fletcher , Shanti , Tricia , Uncle , Avellene, Lorna, Geeta, Sherryann,Manaday, Michelle, Rani and Lal. Kevon Fletcher on a seconds notice mobilized his D Food Express team - Rio Claro ,as we partnered with Shanti Singh , Thick Chick And the MRC Regional Corporation And DMU as well as their catering Teams to distribute Hot Meals and a Drink . Well done and God’s
Flood Drive St Josephs Convent
San Fernando  wednesday Oct 24

Hard working Chairman ,Councillors, Police , Firemen , Disaster Management Unit , Health Care Providers And Social workers, Members of Parliament.

Sails Restaurant Chaguaramas assisting by collecting Tinned Food Stuff, Bottled Water, Cleaning Supplies, Clothes , Hygienic Products , Blankets, Sheets, Cots etc to distributeto staff in flooded districts  Wesley @ 726-8992, Kavita@  768-0238, Cindy@ 783-3774


 Pundit Sunil Seetahal Maharaj and members of the Ganesh Utsav Foundation for reaching out to assist. They prepared over 1,000 meals , hampers and hygiene packages for flood victims. This is Dharma in Action.


Collect fresh clothing here:


Community activists have an adult clothing bank today from 4 pm Tuesday Oct 23 downstairs Transport Solutions Limited St Helena Junction. Affected persons please take only what you need and think of others too. If you don't need, don't take but if you do, please help yourselves.

Car Repairs
Free flood relief service
Mechanic Anil Hosein to diagnose and repair for four days. Persons must supply parts. call 273- 3536








Appliance Repairs Volunteer




Appliance Repair Volunteer















Home Repairs

Food Preparation Kitchen


Habitat for Humanity
All donations received at this time will be dedicated to disaster relief. Please contact Jennifer at 742-4663
Habitat Trinidad and Tobago is working with the national community to help families affected by the October Floods.
HABITAT HOMEOWNERS: Contact 489-4663 by WhatsApp and email construction@habitat-tt.org for assistance with your Habitat house
CORPORATE DONORS: Contact 782-4663 or 742-4663 and email donate@habitat-tt.org
VOLUNTEERS: Contact 702-4663 by WhatsApp or email volunteer@habitat-tt.org or contactus@habitat-tt.org

For online donations, please go to https://www.habitat-tt.org/product/donation/


Documents Replacement
The government is offering a service to replace your documents. See image here.













Public Assistance Government Grants


  • Housing Assistance/Repairs Grants to a maximum of $20,000.00 for persons who may require housing repairs due to destruction to their homes following a natural disaster.
  • A Household Grant to a maximum of up to $10,000.00 to assist with the replacement of household items lost as a result a natural disaster. These items include:
Refrigerator
Stove
Living Room/Dining Room Sets
Washing Machines
Bed and Mattress
Chest of Drawers
Wardrobe
Kitchen Cupboards

  • Temporary Food Support valued at $550.00 is provided where food items were lost/destroyed.
    Disaster Relief Food
  • School Supplies Grant which is valued at $700.00 for Primary Schoolers and $1,000.00 for Secondary Schoolers respectively, to replace school supplies which are lost as a result of a natural disaster.
  • Counselling and psycho-social support are available to families and individuals in distress as a result of a natural disaster, from the National Family Services Division (NFSD), which is located at 95 -97 Frederick Street, Port of Spain (at the Law Association Bldg. opposite Elections and Boundaries Commission). Contact the NFSD at 794-7483 or 784-5583.
  • Household Items Grant.
  • Clothing Grant.
  • Housing Repair Grant.
  • Medical Equipment Grant.
  • Home Help Grant.
  • Dietary Grant.
  • Pharmaceutical Grant.
  • Education Grant.
    Bishops & Glimmer of Hope
  • School Textbooks Grant.
  • Special Child Grant.
  • Uniform Grant.
  • Burial Order or Funeral Grant.
  • A victim of disaster such as hurricane, fire or flood.
  • A client of the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services or other needy person who is in dire need of assistance.



Cleaning Up, Sanitation, Hygiene and Safe Food Preparation After the Floods


water purifying  safety tips








Hygiene and food security and  preparation after floods


Presentation College San Fernando Relief Drive

Flod Relief Supply Collction




Sand bags collectin and fillng 





Cafe Elyon collection point 

The Corporate Relief Efforts:
T&T Chamber, AMCHAM T&T, Energy Chamber, TTCSI, and TTMA: See image this page
The Joint Chambers are working together on disaster relief, and donations can dropped off at the following points:
Web Source Company Ltd, 16 Trincity Business Park, TrincityThe Trinidad & Tobago Manufacturers’ Association, 42 Tenth St, San JuanUnicomer (Courts), Calcutta Settlement Road #1, Freeport (security will collect)If you need assistance transporting goods, you can contact Adrian at Websource (adrian@shipwebsource.com).
Suggested donations include (packed and labeled): bottled waternon-perishable food itemstowelscleaning supplies (brooms, mops, latex gloves, floor squeegees, garbage bags, soap powder)diapers (adult and baby)sanitary napkinstoiletriessmall mattresses and sheets/blanketssand bags

Donors must fill in and online form when making donations.
Scribbles and Quills Bookstore with Eniath’s Montessori & Prep School collecting non-perishable food items in Chaguanas. 780-3763
Volunteers to distribute food and water supplies 
Trinidad & Tobago Red Cross Society:  drop-off at La Horquetta Primary School. Items collecting: diapers, shoes, towels, home-cooked meals, dry food items, baby milk, kettles, and water. Contact  Akeisha (355-7661) or Ayana (469-6455).
Donate money to the Red Cross Fund: RBL bank account #180482517101.


Republic Bank and Royal Bank each announced a $300,000 donation. 
Benficiaries include the Red Cross of Trinidad and Tobago. Donations to the Red Cross of Trinidad and Tobago can be made at any RBC branch.

First citizen's Bank FCB has announced a number of collection centres and set up an account for donations for relief.



Nutrimix donated 3000 packs of all-purpose flour for collection by registered NGOs, Members of Parliament and Disaster Relief Organisers.
PriceSmart Movie Towne loaded two 20 ft containers with support from Paramount Transport, Intermarine and others–with items to help the victims of the flooding. The trucks were deployed to Mafeking and Cunupia.
Naparima College  San Fernando Collection

Chambers unite to raise funds
The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Commerce along with the American Chamber of Commerce, the Energy Chamber, the Manufacturers’ Association, the Coalition of Service Industries and the T&T Chamber have mobilised their members to provide support to flood victims. They are also working with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as the Living Water Community (among many others), to assist wherever possible. They will be sharing a list of drop-off locations and bank account numbers through which concerned citizens can make financial donations. 
Kiss Baking Company distributed thousands of loaves of bread and muffins across the country at the Central Police Division, ASJA (Charlieville), Chaguanas and its environs, the Sangre Grande Regional Corporation and Mafeking Village
Blue Waters donated over thousands of cases of bottled water to the flood relief efforts through different stakeholders including the Tunapuna Regional Corporation and by delivering to shelters in the affected areas.Employees came out in support of the efforts to aid in helping the affected as well as partners including two-time Olympian Andrew Lewis who also helped in getting stranded people to safety with his boat.

Contractor Junior Sammy’s employees filled sandbags for residents in affected communities and filled its vehicles filled with food to give hot meals to stranded and distressed residents.
TTMA created an online contribution funding mechanism to make payments for flood relief and organised drop off points with some of its members who agreed to match food and other donations with cash donations.
Art Auction fundraiser flood  relief Nov 9.Donate.
Members and patrons of Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago and our extended family, are planning an Art Auction Fund Raiser for Friday 9th November in aid of Communities affected by floods. Even if you are not an artist and own a piece of art you would like to donate 100% to the cause.

The Living Water Community, 109 Frederick St, Port of Spain:

Accepting donations of sandwiches, individually wrapped (no beef or pork); Cooked rice and peas, with chicken if possible, and boxed if at all possible
Closet Red Plus Size Boutique (Mt Lambert branch) accepting donations for ITNAC  - Is There Not a Cause. Contact: Sonja Pollonais https://m.facebook.com/ClosetRed/D’real McCoy Grill House (Piarco)  228-7334
Food donations can be made here:
Port of Spain The Atelier Makeup & Beauty Lounge(Long Circular Road, Maraval): call 328-2603
The Canvas Restaurant (St James) is preparing meals for flood victims. Contact Chrissie Amar at 776-8708
The Movement (Circular Road, San Fernando): contact 302-4050, 337-5170, 780-5009, or 715-6972
Barataria Regional Complex: contact Noble Kissoon (Chairman) at 788-3431 or Kirtia Arthur (Manager) at 389-8676
Port of Spain City Corporation: donations can be made to City Hall (Knox St, opposite Woodford Square. Contact Councillor Akil Durham at 704-2710
ScoutsTT is asking the public to assist in the collection of food and toiletries for individuals affected by the flooding by donating to Scouts stationed at the following  supermarkets across Trinidad and Tobago: JTA - all branches, Massy Stores - West Moorings, St. Ann's, Maraval, Gulf View. Or contact 322-9697 to make alternative arrangements
Scouts are supporting relief efforts at La Horquetta South Primary School
Eventualize Concepts (Champs Fleurs): eventualizeconcepts@gmail.com, 492-6096 ,or 495-3604 to donate hot meals, canned foods, water, clothing, toiletries, etc
Fan Zone (Centre City Mall in Chaguanas) is a collection point for relief items. Contact Shivani at 672-6766
FariLife Movement: Crystal Granado at 497-6390
Fantasy Carnival, MBAR, Woodford Café, and Buzz Bar: contact Jase at 368-4868 for details
Glimmer of Hope Foundation: Zahir Ali via WhatsApp at 756-9846
Hillview College (El Dorado Road, Tunapuna): accepting donations, contact Stephen Bedase  746-3147
Joy of Giving is accepting water, food, and mattresses at 20 Abercromby Street, Port of Spain. Contact: Kandace at 276-4422 or Nicola at 678-1427
Collection Donation Points  in San Fernando
Nisha Mangroo at the San Fernando Disaster Management Unit is collecting.
San Fernando open bibble church
San Fernando City Corporation
San Fernando yacht club
Please contact 385-8060 for drop off at the Sum Sum Hill mandir.
Operation #FOOD (Farmers Opting to Overcome Disaster)
Notwithstanding their own loss of hundreds of acres of food production, a partnership between farmers and concerned citizens served meals and relief supplies to flood affected families in Kelly Village, Piarco, St Helena, Las Lomas and environs last weekend and next to South Trinidad!
Couva Mandir and Sum Sum Hill Mandir are coordinating efforts to assist in relief to flood victims. They will be acting as centres for collection and transmission. Presently items required:
Cooked food
Canned, ready to eat food
Cleaning chemicals, bleach etc
Brooms, mops, sponges
Mattresses
Shoes, socks
Underwear
Sanitary supplies
Citizens who are willing to assist in efforts. Please call or message Jason from Sum Sum Hill Mandir at 385-8060 for directions.

Persons in South Trinidad who would like to donate the following items can drop off at the Marabella ASJA Masjid ( Maraj Lands Marabella, nextdoor T.O.S.L)
- Bottled Water

- Cleaning Supplies
- Canned Foods
Call 748 2288, 714-7767 and 730 7595.


Vehicle Flood Repair, Service, Insurance and Tips:
Car Repairs Serves:
Beacon insurance is inviting customers who have suffered losses due to the recent floods. to contact their office to begin assisting with claims:
Nicholas     387 8493, Andrea 299 2291, Sean 382 1818, Carlene 752 8306, Sunita        299 4515, Junior  757 7411
Some quick tips as well that may help minimize damage to your flooded vehicles:
1.       Do not start your vehicle after it has been flooded
2.       Call a wrecker and take it to a trusted garage/repair shop when it is safe to do so
3.       Change oil
4.       Check integrity of electrical systems
5.       Only then should you try to start your vehicle
More flood advice:
- Do not throw out your damaged appliances and furniture. Min of Social Dev representatives need to visit and see them in order to approve your flood grant.
- Also leave water level marks on your walls, do not clean them off. Some of the reps do not believe the water levels when you tell them
- Follow up your applications in the Soc Development office yourself.



Offers of Private Health Care too from individuals who may share their information here.

Appliance Repairs:
Technician Ephraim James offers to fix flood damaged appliance for free. Call 704-1094


Relief Grants
Ministry of Social Development: grants are available via the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services for those affected. Call the hotline for assistance: 800-1MSD (1673).

October 24, 2017: The Ministry of Social Development and Family Services wishes to advise and remind the general public that grant funding is available to persons who are affected by flooding and other natural disasters, as well as man-made disasters like fire. These grants are outlined below:
The public is also reminded that the procedure for flood relief funding includes needs assessments which will be conducted by the Regional Corporations and this information will be communicated to the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services, where verification will quickly take place to provide the necessary relief.
Persons may also contact the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services’ Hotline at 800-1MSD or any of our Social Welfare District offices and via the Ministry’s Facebook Page for further information and clarification.
While the Ministry is unable to replace all that has been lost at this time, it remains committed to assisting in restoring some level of normalcy to flood victims and their families.

Government. See image this page 
The Government's is working on grant assistance for affected families and individuals  to restore household appliances, school books and supplies schools. The Ministry is also offering psychosocial support and counselling,  immediate food support, clothing grant, as well as assistance towards replacing damaged household items like refrigerators, washing machines, bed and mattresses and more, in an effort to bring relief to affected individuals and households.
Persons can look at potential grants through this link: 

The grants administered under the Emergency Cases Fund are:
To qualify for these grants you must be:
Apply through the Social Welfare Division office in your district. Forms and further information available in this link 

Corporate Relief Funds Established   See images this page
The ANSA McAl Groups, including Guardian Media has launched a One million dollar Flood of  Relief fund with its contribution groups: The Agos­ti­ni Group of Com­pa­nies, The Pres­tige Group of Com­pa­nies, Sagi­cor, Dairy Dairy, Col­in Sab­ga (Ice­land), Fire­One Fire­works and Fine­line
Dis­trib­u­tors., Had­co, Massy, Blue Wa­ters, Glob­al Brands (Piz­za Boys). for information persons can email flood­relief@guardian.co.tt


Office of Disaster Management Advisory Sunday Oct 21, 10.30pm

PUBLIC ADVISORY #13 - ADVERSE WEATHER UPDATE
website: 
Sunday 21st October, 2018 10:30 P.M.
The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government (MORDLG) and the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services (MSDFS) will conduct initial damage assessments of all persons affected by the adverse weather. Assessments will be conducted from tomorrow (Monday 22nd October, 2018).
The Uriah Butler Highway (UBH) remains open to high vehicles such as trucks and SUVs. The South-bound lane remains inundated with flood waters. Thus, the North-bound lane of the UBH will continue to operate as a dual carriageway. The UBH has not been opened to sedan vehicles at this time. The Ministry of Works and Transport would provide an update based on the weather conditions.
The Caroni Savannah Road is impassable. The Manzanilla Main Road is impassable, as 12-16 inches of water is reported in numerous areas. The Naparima/ Mayaro Road in the vicinity of Mafeking is impassable to light motor vehicles and only high trucks can utilise the roadway. Persons are advised to avoid these roadways until further notice.
The Government of Trinidad and Tobago sympathizes with all persons impacted by the adverse weather conditions and is urging anyone not impacted by the floods to report to work tomorrow to support national efforts to return our country to a state of normalcy. Persons that can safely report to work are encouraged to do so to avoid a national shutdown.
It is advisable to carpool where possible or to utilise the services of the Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC). The Ministry of Works and Transport advised that additional buses will be made available to reduce congestion on the Uriah Butler Highway (UBH).
The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) continues to coordinate the distribution of relief across Trinidad and Tobago. The Government of Trinidad and Tobago thanks all state agencies, civil society groups and individuals who are supporting and assisting those in need.
Persons interested in donating goods and services should contact the Municipal Corporation closest to them.
The four (4) main areas affected by the Adverse Weather and Riverine Flooding are the Sangre Grande Regional Corporation, the Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation, the Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation and the Mayaro/Rio Claro Regional Corporation (see map attached). The Diego Martin Regional Corporation was impacted by flooding today (Sunday 21st October, 2018). Flood waters have subsided in the Diego Martin and Maraval areas. The following areas remain inundated by flood waters:
· St Helena
· Kelly Village
· Santa Monica
· Madras
· Vega Oropuche
· North Oropuche
Adverse Weather Alert #3-Orange Level and Riverine Flood Alert #2- Red Level are in effect. The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) forecast that tonight will be mostly settled will give way to a few showers after midnight. Gusty winds, streets and flash flooding is possible in heavy showers and thunderstorms.
The NEOC would like persons to take the necessary precautions to preserve life and property:
1. After heavy rainfall, stay inside until water levels have subsided;
2. Do not walk, play or drive through flood waters of unknown depth and current.
3. If you must walk through a flood, use a stick to determine the firmness of the ground as well as the depth of the water in front of you.
Persons are advised to protect themselves and family members from contaminants in flood waters. Floodwaters may carry silt, raw sewage, and microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites, that can make food unsafe and cause diseases.
Persons are reminded to clean up safely:
1. Wear personal protective equipment, including rubber boots, rubber gloves, and goggles during clean-up of affected area. Wear closed-toe shoes, long-sleeves, and full-length pants.
2. Use rubber or latex gloves to protect your hands.
3. Keep children and pets out of the affected area until clean-up has been completed.
4. Open as many windows as possible to allow air flow.
5. Thoroughly clean all hard surfaces (such as flooring, concrete, molding, wood and metal furniture, countertops, appliances, sinks, and other plumbing fixtures) with hot water and household bleach solution.
6. After completing the clean-up, wash your hands with soap and clean water.
7. Wash all clothes worn during the clean-up in hot water and detergent. These clothes should be washed separately from uncontaminated clothes and linens.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has reiterated the importance of the provision of safe food to our population. The MOH is seeking the support and commitment of restauranteurs, hoteliers/ guesthouse owners, supermarket owners, market vendors, caterers, roadside vendors and all other food handlers to do the following:
1. Do not use, sell, or distribute any food items (including ingredients, prepared food, and bottled water) that has been in contact with floodwaters. These items should be separated to prevent contamination of other food items that were not exposed to floodwaters.
2. Any food items delivered by suppliers on or after Saturday 20th October, 2018 should be stored separately from stock previously on hand. You should inspect these delivered goods for evidence of contact with floodwaters such as wet labels/ packaging, residue such as mud or silt, and stains.
For any food items that may have been in contact with floodwaters, please contact the Offices of the County Medical Officers of Health for further instructions on how to manage these items. The contact information for these offices are available on the Ministry of Health’s website, www.health.gov.tt.
The Public Health Inspectors will be visiting restaurants, hotels/ guesthouses, supermarkets, and other food premises to conduct inspections, and seize and destroy contaminated food items.
During and after a flood the homes of the animals around us are also affected. These animals include snakes, caimans, large birds and even sightings of river otters and capybaras.
Here are some safety tips if you encounter a strange animal:
· Leave it alone – Do not approach the animal because a cornered animal will defend itself. Take a picture if possible so we can identify the animal accurately.
· Contact your Municipal Corporation to coordinate a response or the Zoological Society of Trinidad and Tobago at 800-4ZOO and teams will get to the site once the area is accessible.
· Do not try to move the animal or get close to it without first identifying the animal with an expert and finding out if it is possible and safe to do.
· Most importantly, do not kill the animal. It does not want to be in your home as much as you do not want it to be there. All animals are essential to a sustainable bio-diverse environment that is already disturbed by the floods.
· Get rid of dead animals, according to local guidelines, as soon as you can.
The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) continue to support the coordination of rescue operations, relief distribution, damage assessments and clean-up operations across Trinidad and Tobago. Citizens should continue to monitor the website and social media profiles of the Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service and the ODPM for updates. Visit www.metoffice.gov.tt or wwww.odpm.gov.tt.
Dr Kris Rampersad is an international sustainable development educator, facilitator

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Demokrissy: Wave a flag for a party rag...Choosing the Emperor's ...
Oct 20, 2013 Choosing the Emperor's New Troops. The dilemma of choice. Voting is supposed to be an exercise in thoughtful, studied choice. Local government is the foundation for good governance so even if one wants to reform the ... http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Old Casked Rum: The Emperor's New Tools#1 - Demokrissy - Blogger
Apr 07, 2013 Old Casked Rum: The Emperor's New Tools#1 - Towards Constitutional Reform in T&T. So we've had the rounds of consultations on Constitutional Reform? Are we any wiser? Do we have a sense of direction that will drive ...http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Demokrissy: Valuing Carnival The Emperor's New Tools#2
Apr 30, 2013 Valuing Carnival The Emperor's New Tools#2....http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
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Demokrissy: Winds of Political Change - Dawn of T&T's Arab Spring
Jul 30, 2013 Wherever these breezes have passed, they have left in their wake wide ranging social and political changes: one the one hand toppling long time leaders with rising decibels from previously suppressed peoples demanding a ...http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Demokrissy: Reform, Conform, Perform or None of the Above cross ...
Oct 25, 2013 Some 50 percent did not vote. The local government elections results lends further proof of the discussion began in Clash of Political Cultures: Cultural Diversity and Minority Politics in Trinidad and Tobago in Through The ...http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Demokrissy: Sounds of a party - a political party
Oct 14, 2013 They are announcing some political meeting or the other; and begging for my vote, and meh road still aint fix though I hear all parts getting box drains and thing, so I vex. So peeps, you know I am a sceptic so help me decide. http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Demokrissy: T&T Constitution the culprit | The Trinidad Guardian
Jun 15, 2010 T&T Constitution the culprit | The Trinidad Guardian · T&T Constitution the culprit | The Trinidad Guardian. Posted by Kris Rampersad at 8:20 AM · Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to Facebook ...http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
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Demokrissy: To vote, just how we party … Towards culturally ...
Apr 30, 2010 'How we vote is not how we party.' At 'all inclusive' fetes and other forums, we nod in inebriated wisdom to calypsonian David Rudder's elucidation of the paradoxical political vs. social realities of Trinidad and Tobago. http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Demokrissy: DEADLOCK: Sign of things to come
Oct 29, 2013 An indication that unless we devise innovative ways to address representation of our diversity, we will find ourselves in various forms of deadlock at the polls that throw us into a spiral of political tug of war albeit with not just ...http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Demokrissy: The human face of constitutional reform
Oct 16, 2013 Sheilah was clearly and sharply articulating the deficiencies in governmesaw her: a tinymite elderly woman, gracefully wrinkled, deeply over with concerns about political and institutional stagnation but brimming over with ... http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Demokrissy: Trini politics is d best
Oct 21, 2013 Ain't Trini politics d BEST! Nobody fighting because they lose. All parties claiming victory, all voting citizens won! That's what make we Carnival d best street party in the world. Everyone are winners because we all like ...http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
New Media, New Civil Society, and Politics in a New Age - Demokrissy
Jan 09, 2012 New Media, New Civil Society, and Politics in a New Age | The Communication Initiative Network. New Media, New Civil Society, and Politics in a New Age | The Communication Initiative Network. Posted by Kris Rampersad ...http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Demokrissy: T&T politics: A new direction? - Caribbean360 Oct 01, 2010 http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Oct 20, 2013 Choosing the Emperor's New Troops. The dilemma of choice. Voting is supposed to be an exercise in thoughtful, studied choice. Local government is the foundation for good governance so even if one wants to reform the ... http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Old Casked Rum: The Emperor's New Tools#1 - Demokrissy - Blogger
Apr 07, 2013 Old Casked Rum: The Emperor's New Tools#1 - Towards Constitutional Reform in T&T. So we've had the rounds of consultations on Constitutional Reform? Are we any wiser? Do we have a sense of direction that will drive ...http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Demokrissy: Valuing Carnival The Emperor's New Tools#2
Apr 30, 2013 Valuing Carnival The Emperor's New Tools#2....http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
See Also:
Demokrissy: Winds of Political Change - Dawn of T&T's Arab Spring
Jul 30, 2013 Wherever these breezes have passed, they have left in their wake wide ranging social and political changes: one the one hand toppling long time leaders with rising decibels from previously suppressed peoples demanding a ...http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Demokrissy: Reform, Conform, Perform or None of the Above cross ...
Oct 25, 2013 Some 50 percent did not vote. The local government elections results lends further proof of the discussion began in Clash of Political Cultures: Cultural Diversity and Minority Politics in Trinidad and Tobago in Through The ...http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Demokrissy: Sounds of a party - a political party
Oct 14, 2013 They are announcing some political meeting or the other; and begging for my vote, and meh road still aint fix though I hear all parts getting box drains and thing, so I vex. So peeps, you know I am a sceptic so help me decide. http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Demokrissy: T&T Constitution the culprit | The Trinidad Guardian
Jun 15, 2010 T&T Constitution the culprit | The Trinidad Guardian · T&T Constitution the culprit | The Trinidad Guardian. Posted by Kris Rampersad at 8:20 AM · Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to Facebook ...http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Related:
Demokrissy: To vote, just how we party … Towards culturally ...
Apr 30, 2010 'How we vote is not how we party.' At 'all inclusive' fetes and other forums, we nod in inebriated wisdom to calypsonian David Rudder's elucidation of the paradoxical political vs. social realities of Trinidad and Tobago. http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Demokrissy: DEADLOCK: Sign of things to come
Oct 29, 2013 An indication that unless we devise innovative ways to address representation of our diversity, we will find ourselves in various forms of deadlock at the polls that throw us into a spiral of political tug of war albeit with not just ...http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Demokrissy: The human face of constitutional reform
Oct 16, 2013 Sheilah was clearly and sharply articulating the deficiencies in governmesaw her: a tinymite elderly woman, gracefully wrinkled, deeply over with concerns about political and institutional stagnation but brimming over with ... http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Demokrissy: Trini politics is d best
Oct 21, 2013 Ain't Trini politics d BEST! Nobody fighting because they lose. All parties claiming victory, all voting citizens won! That's what make we Carnival d best street party in the world. Everyone are winners because we all like ...http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
New Media, New Civil Society, and Politics in a New Age - Demokrissy
Jan 09, 2012 New Media, New Civil Society, and Politics in a New Age | The Communication Initiative Network. New Media, New Civil Society, and Politics in a New Age | The Communication Initiative Network. Posted by Kris Rampersad ...http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/Demokrissy: T&T politics: A new direction? - Caribbean360 Oct 01, 2010 http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Others: Demokrissy: Old Casked Rum: The Emperor's New Tools#1 ...
Apr 07, 2013
Old Casked Rum: The Emperor's New Tools#1 - Towards Constitutional Reform in T&T. So we've had the rounds of consultations on Constitutional Reform? Are we any wiser? Do we have a sense of direction that will drive ...
http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Demokrissy: Valuing Carnival The Emperor's New Tools#2
Apr 30, 2013
Valuing Carnival The Emperor's New Tools#2. 
http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Wave a flag for a party rag...Choosing the Emperor's New ...
Oct 20, 2013
Choosing the Emperor's New Troops. The dilemma of choice. Voting is supposed to be an ... Old Casked Rum: The Emperor's New Tools#1 - Towards Constitutional Reform in T&T. Posted by Kris Rampersad at 10:36 AM ...
http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Demokrissy: Carnivalising the Constitution People Power ...
Feb 26, 2014
This Demokrissy series, The Emperor's New Tools, continues and builds on the analysis of evolution in our governance, begun in the introduction to my book, Through the Political Glass Ceiling (2010): The Clash of Political ...
http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Envisioning outside-the-island-box ... - Demokrissy - Blogger
Feb 10, 2014
This Demokrissy series, The Emperor's New Tools, continues and builds on the analysis of evolution in our governance, begun in the introduction to my book, Through the Political Glass Ceiling (2010): The Clash of Political ...
http://kris-rampersad.blogspot.com/
Demokrissy: Futuring the Post-2015 UNESCO Agenda
Apr 22, 2014
It is placing increasing pressure for erasure of barriers of geography, age, ethnicity, gender, cultures and other sectoral interests, and in utilising the tools placed at our disposal to access our accumulate knowledge and technologies towards eroding these superficial barriers. In this context, we believe that the work of UNESCO remains significant and relevant and that UNESCO is indeed the institution best positioned to consolidate the ..... The Emperor's New Tools ...
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Demokrissy: Cutting edge journalism
Jun 15, 2010
The Emperor's New Tools. Loading... AddThis. Bookmark and Share. Loading... Follow by Email. About Me. My Photo · Kris Rampersad. Media, Cultural and Literary Consultant, Facilitator, Educator and Practitioner. View my ...
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