Message by the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten the Honorable Leona Romeo-Marlin
PHILIPSBURG
Discussions are ongoing with Aruba and Curacao to determine the processes that will ensure the delivery of support. Whether it maybe military, governmental, medical or civilian we will be able to count on external support.
UNICEF in collaboration with the court of guardianship has hosted its second Child Protection in Emergencies workshop. It is important for parents to be prepared before a disaster just in case the decision is made to evacuate or relocate children to another country. Proper procedures must be followed to ensure the safety and security of our children.
On June 22nd the second Hurricane EXPO is being organized to raise the awareness of the public to be properly prepared in the event of a disaster specifically a Hurricane. This year the plans include a series of 3 to 4 info sessions that will target the district communities giving persons the opportunity to ask questions to ESF groups NGO’s and key stakeholders on information provided during the session.
The annual HUREX or Hurricane Exercise Drill will take place this year at the end of June where all the members of the EOC will test their readiness and capacities as response organizations.
Following the HUREX, the EOC will once again get together on July 5th in an internal setting as previously done at the Disaster Preparedness Conference. The theme of this year’s Disaster Conference will be “Communication is Critical” with the emphasis on internal and external communication.
The launching of a Disaster Emergency App will take place during the Disaster Preparedness Conference. On this app, persons will be able to receive pertinent information, warnings and alerts as it relates to Disasters on Sint Maarten.
The annual Hurricane Clean-up by the Ministry of VROMI will take place within the neighborhoods and districts at the end of June or early July. Persons will be asked to put out their “bulky waste” such refrigerators, stoves, mattresses and heavy shrubbery. The pickup schedule will be published for each district at the start of cleanup campaign.
Remember it only takes one, Let’s us be prepared.
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