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CDFHA hosts info sessions on hurricane preparedness starting May 8

May 4, 2023

CDFHA hosts info sessions on hurricane preparedness starting May 8
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SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - Great Bay-The Department of Community Development, Family & Humanitarian Affairs (CDFHA) is proud it announces its second “Get Ready, Get Prepared” information session on hurricane preparedness in May 2023 from 6.30pm – 8pm. 

Further, the objectives of the information sessions are to: (1) Increase community/residents’ awareness on the different aspects of hurricane preparedness; (2) empower residents with knowledge, tools and skills to engage in advanced planning and effectively prepare and respond during or after an emergency or disaster.  

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The weekly sessions will be held in St. Peters Community Center (8 & 9 May 2023); Dutch Quarter Community Center (15 & 16 May 2023); The Seven Adventist School, Cole Bay (May 22 & 23 2023) and the Sister Marie Laurence primary school, Middle Region (May 29 & 30 2023). 

The topics include (1) “First aid & CPR”, (2) “Hurricane/tropical cyclone Development”, (3) “Evacuating minors”, (4) “Strengthening your mental & emotional wellbeing before and after a storm”, (5) “Hurricane insurance”, (6) “Enhanced Vulnerability & Capacity Assessment”, (7) “Safety & security”, (8) “Shelter management”.

For more information, please feel free to send us an email at cdfha@sintmaartengov.org or contact any of the following Help Desks: Cole Bay Help Desk 1721-5204315; St. Peters Community Help Desk 1721-5203418; Dutch Quarter Community Help Desk 1721-5207651. 

https://smn-news.com/index.php/st-maarten-st-martin-news/42882-be-the-village-foster-a-child.html

Source: http://www.sxm-talks.com/?guid=3f79fdad1b3922f0204a6374bfe44cc6

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