All 14 Municipal corporations in the country have activated systems to begin collecting relief items for St. Vincent and the Grenadines, based on a mandate given by Local Government Minister Kazim Hosein. 

While the Ministry of National Security is leading the charge in Trinidad and Tobago’s response to St. Vincent and the Grenadines following the eruption of La Soufriere, Minister Hosein reaffirmed that a whole of government approach is being adopted in order to maximize the outreach.

“We are our brother’s keeper and pledge our continued support to helping those citizens during this perilous situation,” Minister Kazim said, as he encouraged the public to demonstrate Caribbean solidarity and assist in any way they can.

Those interested in donating to the relief collection drive are asked to follow the Immediate Needs List provided by the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

It said this is necessary to avoid sending unsolicited supplies that may overwhelm the country’s logistics system.

Immediate Needs List:

  *   Water Tanks (800 and 1,000 gallons)
  *   Buckets (5 gallons)
  *   Folding Cots
  *   Portable Potties (Toilets)
  *   Blankets
  *   Field Tents (20ft x 20ft)
  *   Field Kitchen
  *   Sleeping Mats
  *   Respirator masks with filters
  *   Goggles
  *   Reflective Vests
  *   Caution Tape (100ft roll)
  *   Hygiene Kits

Relief items can be dropped off today (Saturday 10th April, 2021) and collection will resume on Monday 12th April, 2021 at the following locations:

City of Port Of Spain DMU
Corner Observatory and Quarry Streets,
Port of Spain
623-5092 or 800-7722 (hotline)

City of San Fernando DMU
#69A Circular Road, San Fernando
657- 5758 or 800- 7238 (hotline)

Point Fortin Borough Corporation DMU
Cap de Ville Main Road, Point Fortin
648-6543 or 800-7322 (hotline)

Arima Borough Corporation DMU
Stockpile, O’Meara Rd, Arima
646-2394 or 800-2222 (hotline)

Chaguanas Borough Corporation DMU
154 -156 Cumberbatch Street, Chaguanas
671-5958 or 800-3222 (hotline)

Diego Martin Regional Corporation DMU
2-3 Orchid Drive, Petit Valley
800-3672 (hotline)

San Juan/Laventille Regional Corporation DMU
Uriah Butler Highway, Mt Hope
800-7572 (hotline)

Tunapuna/ Piarco Regional Corporation DMU
Macoya Extension, Macoya, Tunapuna
645 5583 or 800 8772 (hotline)

Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation DMU
#9 Railway Road, Couva
636-3700 or 800-2882 (hotline)

Siparia Regional Corporation DMU
Upstairs Siparia Market, Lower High Street, Siparia
742-4914 or 800-4772 (hotline)

Princes Town Regional Corporation DMU
Corner of Railway Rd and French Street, Princes Town.
357-0218 or 800-7872 (hotline)

Mayaro/Rio Claro Regional Corporation DMU
Corner of De Verteuil & Dougdeen Streets, Rio Claro
800-4672 (hotline)

Penal Debe Regional Corporation DMU
218 A SS Erin Road Debe
647-0034 or 800-7372 (hotline)

Sangre Grande Regional Corporation DMU
Turure Road, Eastern Main Road
280-2938 or 800-7372 (hotline)