Closure of Collection Points for Hurricane Relief Items to Dominica

November 10, 2017: The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) wishes to advise the closure of the collection points for Hurricane Relief donations on Friday 17^th November, 2017 at the undermentioned TT Post Locations.

Citizens still wishing to assist those affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria are advised to follow the list of items previously publicised on the ODPM website at www.odpm.gov.tt/node/965. Please ensure items have a minimum shelf life of six (6) months.

The following Trinidad and Tobago Postal Corporation (TTPOST) Corporate Post Shop locations will continue to receive relief items during the hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm until Friday 17^th November, 2017:

• Arima                                                 17 Prince Street
• Bon Accord                                        Milford Court, Bon Accord, Tobago                                              
• Chaguanas                                          9 St. Yves Street, Chaguanas
• Couva                                                  Cor. Bryce & La Croix Street, Couva
• La Romaine                                        2 Lucky Street, La Romaine
• National Mail Centre                         240 - 250 Golden Grove Road, Piarco
• San Juan                                             5 Eastern Main Road, San Juan
• Scarborough                                       Teal Building, Scarborough, Tobago
• Siparia                                                 1 Oropouche Road, Siparia
• St. Ann's                                             29 St. Ann's Road, St. Ann's
• St. James                                            61-63 Western Main Road, St. James
• St. Vincent Street                               22-24 St. Vincent Street Port of Spain
• Tragarete Road                                   177 Tragarete Road, Port of Spain
• Tunapuna                                            76-78 Eastern Main Road, Tunapuna 

Additionally, bulk donations will continue to be facilitated by the Foundation for Enhancement and Enrichment of Life (FEEL), at their warehouse during the hours of 9:00 am to 3:00 pm,until Friday 17^th November, 2017:

It must be emphasized that cash donations to support relief operations are still being facilitated through the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and interested persons can visit: www.cdema.org for more information.

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) will like to thank members of the public, including Government Ministries, Non-Governmental Organisations, the Private Sector and Civil Society groups (such as Community Based Organisations and Faith Based Organisations), who have generously contributed relief supplies to date.

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For more information contact: