With several Jamaicans still reeling from the effects of Hurricane Melissa, there are increasing calls for persons to donate what they can to assist the relief and recovery efforts.
That appeal was reiterated by a Kingston donor, after he dropped off well-needed relief supplies at IRIE FM’s office at 1B Derrymore Road in Kingston this morning.
The man was contributing to the station’s ‘One-One Coco’ relief drive, established to help people in affected areas.
He is urging people to give what they can, even if their donation may seem insignificant.
Drop-offs may also be done at IRIE FM’s headquarters at Coconut Grove, in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.
People in affected areas urgently need fresh drinking water, non-perishable food, tarpaulins, solar lights, battery or solar-powered radios and personal hygiene products.
In the meantime, persons can also assist the relief and recovery efforts through the Government’s recently launched National Registry of Volunteers.
The registry, which is available on the Support Jamaica portal, is designed to organize volunteer efforts efficiently. The portal is the official website established by the Government to mobilise support, channel relief and coordinate recovery efforts.
It can be accessed at supportjamaica.gov.jm
Meanwhile, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, is appealing to members of the media who find themselves in hard-to-reach places while on duty to volunteer their service.
She lauded the persons who have been assisting so far.
The Minister was speaking at a special press briefing at Jamaica House this week.
