St Vincent volcano evacuees resigned to life in shelters
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From movie nights to exercise routines, each emergency shelter that hosts evacuees is different. And although the occupants can only be so comfortable in a communal setting away from home, they are making do in the shelters that house evacuees from the red zone around St Vincent s La Soufriere volcano.
The volcano began erupting on April 9, for the first time since 1979.
On May 12, no fewer than ten small children were running around in a small courtyard at the Brighton Methodist School, kicking and bouncing balls, while adults sat on benches nearby. It is said that over 30 children are staying at the shelter, most from Orange Hill, a northeastern village in the red hazard zone.
(From left) Evadney Yorke, Sharon Pope, Keturah Pope Social Share
by Katherine Renton
From movie nights to exercise routines, each emergency shelter that hosts evacuees is different; and although the occupants can only be so comfortable in a communal setting away from home, they are making do.
Some of the children at the Brighton Methodist School pause their games for a quick snap
On Wednesday, May 12, no fewer than 10 small children are running around in a small courtyard at the Brighton Methodist School, kicking and bouncing balls while adults sit on benches nearby. It is said that over 30 children reside at that shelter, most from Orange Hill, a north eastern village in the red volcano hazard zone.
Free Animal Clinics post eruption
Pets N Medix, in collaboration with the Animal Shelter Working Group and in particular the Jamaica Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, will host ten (10) free animal clinics throughout St Vincent and the Grenadines, to support animal wellness post Volcanic eruption.
This public service will attempt to reach as many animals as would be brought for attendance.
The clinics will kick start on Sunday the 16th May, 2021 and will be held every Sunday up until the 18th July, 2021. Attendance begins at 10:00am on each Sunday and will continue until the last animal is seen.
Alert Level for Volcano down to Orange
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Given that there have been no explosions at the volcano since April 22 and the number of volcanic earthquakes recorded, has also decreased significantly, the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, with the concurrence of the Director of the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) and on the advice of Scientists from the Seismic Research Centre, University of the West Indies, has taken the decision to lower the Volcanic Alert Level from Red to Orange.
An Orange Volcano Alert level means that the volcano may resume explosions with less than twenty-four hours’ notice.
Volcano Alert Level Changes from Red to Orange
The Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, with the concurrence of the Director of the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) and on the advice of Scientists from the Seismic Research Centre, University of the West Indies, has taken the decision to lower the Volcanic Alert Level from Red to Orange.
An Orange Volcano Alert level means that the volcano may resume explosions with less than twentyfour hours’ notice.
Lead Scientist, Roderick Stewart, indicated that the recommendation was being made given that there have been no explosions at the volcano since April 22 and the number of volcanic earthquakes recorded, has also decreased significantly.