9/10/2004
U.S.-based spokespeople for the Grenada Board of Tourism said downed phone lines
made communication with the island nearly impossible, but unconfirmed reports of severe damage to some area resorts had been received.
The Coyaba Beach Resort,
the Blue Orchid Hotel and
the Spice Island Beach
Resort have suffered
extensive structural damage.
LaSource resort in St. George, with 128 guests still on site, sustained no major structural damage and only minimal damage to the roof.
Grenada Relief/Hurricane Update
Thanks to all for your support, monetary contributions and prayers for the residents of Grenada
As we collect donations to the Hurricane relief fund, we will keep posting updates on the relief effort along with pertinent information.
Many relief efforts going on, please check for a favorite charity.
9/9/2004
Prime Minister Keith Mitchell Declares
Grenada a natural
disaster with 85% destruction.
The Prime Minister's residence, along with thousands of Grenadians, was destroyed and the Minister has been housed on a British navy frigate, the HMS Richmond.
The Richmond and HMS Wave Ruler were on patrol
in the Caribbean, and sailors are assisting with the relief operation.
9/10/2004
Condensed From
Trinidad Guardian
Article by Gail
Alexander in Grenada
Grenada's limited state of emergency kicked in
yesterday, with T&T
Defense Force troops at
the forefront of efforts to
curb continued looting and
keep the peace on the hurricane-battered island.
Grenadian Prime Minister addressed Grenadians for
the first time yesterday and also toured the island.
Mitchell said he had also received calls from UN
Secretary General Kofi
Annan and US Secretary of State Colin Powell. He said the US was giving Grenada an aid package.
9/10/2004
Caribbean Tourism Private Sector Joins Hurricane
Relief Effort
The Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA)
is finalizing logistics to organize a relief effort with its federation of 35 national hotel associations, for the people of Grenada. Details are expected to be released shortly. CHA is preparing to evacuate visitors stranded on the island and secure alternate lodging in the region.
Toronto Grenadian Community Fund
CIBC account # 2608731, and donations can be made at any branch.
Food For The Poor
Already shipped emergency relief supplies to Grenada. Thirteen tractor-trailers, consisting of lumber, zinc, emergency relief supplies, food and medical supplies.
To assist, and for additional information, visit the website at www.foodforthepoor.org., or call 800-487-1158.
9/10/04
Grenada Temporarily Suspending Relief Shipments
The suspension is being implemented to allow for the strengthening of security to provide safety of passage for goods and equipment arriving in the country. Every police station on the island has been damaged, and looting has become a real concern.
Law enforcement from Trinidad and Barbados are actively working to get the situation under control by Sunday, September 12.
9/10/04
Big Brother Foundation
Sending medical container
for the people of Grenada, including a variety of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, at the request of the Grenada National Disaster Relief Committee and Food For The Poor.
Contact information for United States Aid Offices:
USAID Press Office
WASHINGTON, DC 20523
Press: (202) 712-4320
Public Information: (202) 712-4810
9/11/04
Grenada Has Access to Radio Stations
Barbados and Trinidad are providing the void left by the Grenadian broadcast media.
The Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation, headquartered in Barbados, has expanded its 900 AM service to broadcast the power of its transmitter to effectively cover the entire island. The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency
(CDERA) will be feeding all official information through CBC 900 AM to residents of Grenada and its dependencies.
In Tobago, Radio Tambrin will also be broadcasting official information to Grenada and its dependencies on the FM frequency on 92.1 FM.
Contacts for Relief Aid:
Relief Aid, Donations,
Relief Aid Websites, and
Resources for Grenada
FirstCaribbean International Banks
Cash donations are being accepted at all banks across the region.
For U.S. Residents, please coordinate all donations through the Grenada Embassy:
1701 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington DC 20009
Tel: (202) 265-2561
Fax: (202) 265-2468
Friends of Grenada
USA:
Travel 2 the Caribbean, IN
D. Powers, MD
K. Bedell, NY
P. W Cox, IL
J. Ife, NY
C. Murphy, CO
C. McWhirter, TX
Eternal Wellness, MN
A. Wakefield, FL
P. Greer, US Army
L. Solonickne, IL
H. Hoen, VA
L. Hoen, VA
R. Gonzales
C. Bersch, MD
J. Halstead, GA
V. James, MA
J. Harris, CA
S. Soucie, CT
C. Lee, CA
B. Norton, NJ
N. Scott, FL
N. Linzer, CA
J. Grogan, CA
K. Heath, CO
T. Buckell, OH
W. Danner, U.S.V.I.
D. Cumberbatch
CANADA
D. Vono
K. Jackson
R. Holloway
V. Southern
S. Thiel
DENMARK:
A. Coulter
NETHERLANDS:
D. Hardy
FRANCE
D. Pataut
ENGLAND:
R. Goodman
R. Iddon
S. McIntosh
J. Fletcher
R. Orchard
G. Toye
S. Steele
S.J. Poole
D. Gibbs
LOCATION
NOT LISTED:
J. Hodge
J. Phillips
J. Toms
T. Sewell
W. Mayberry
J. W. Cotman
S. Macleish
Sacred Treasures
J. Hurd
D. Wells
K. Bedell
I. Champendal
A. Gill
L. Shadoff
(D. Williams
Windjammer Passenger)
A. Tiemann
J. Tiemann
Patent Logistics, LLC
C. Corbitt
M. Novello
M. O'Connor
A. Barratt
S. D. Smith
C. Nicklaus
B. Lason
The Dutch Auctioneer
D. Cumberbatch
M. Olson
R. Rudder
J. A. Hanks
American Jewish World Service (AJWS)
Non-sectarian international development and relief organization seeking donations to help the victims of Hurricane Ivan in Grenada and Jamaica.
American Jewish World Service
45 West 36th St, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) - USA
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has provided $30,000 for immediate needs in the island nation. The agency has provided $10,000 each to the Bahamas and Grenada for emergency relief.
Latest International Relief Efforts, Island Resident Message Board, and Latest Hurricane Forecast
Donations made on this site will provide requested goods listed in the Consul's letter, along with goods and services deemed necessary for the Grenadian people by the Trustees of Bank of America's Grenada Relief fund account.
Please feel free to copy the Consul General's letter for distribution.
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Cross International Interdenominational Christian ministry, is collecting bleach, medicine, bandages, batteries, shoes, tarps and food for the hospital and relief agencies in Grenada. Call 561-392-9212.
9/12/04
UNICEF has also launched a $1.5-million emergency appeal to help victims of Ivan.
The international children's organization is helping with school-in-a-box kits, tents for school sites and recreational kits for children in shelters.
They are also helping children and families traumatized by the destruction left by the hurricane.
Many families in Grenada are sending their children to Barbados and Trinidad to start the school year. Schools in Grenada have been badly damaged or destroyed.
Canadian Red Cross
Donations to the Red Cross Caribbean Hurricane Relief Appeal can be made by calling 1-800-418-1111, online at www.redcross.ca or in person at 810 Commissioners Rd. in London during regular business hours.
9/12/04
The Federation has chartered a plane in Panama to carry much need supplies to Grenada: hygiene kits, plastic sheeting, tents, jerry cans, bed sheets, generators, lamps, water filters, water bottles, electric adaptors, tool sets, first aid kits, canned foods, clothing and phones.
9/12/04 Limited Flights & Heavy Equipment Arrives
Limited commercial flights has resumed to Grenada by LIAT on a “first-come, first-served” basis during daylight hours.
Heavy-duty equipment, building supplies and food from St. Vincent and the Grenadines arrived in Grenada.
9/11/04
Barbados Holding Radiothon
Over BDS $1 million has
been pledged through a radiothon held today in Barbados for the residents
of Grenada.
9/12/04
The International Red Cross reports Grenada General Hospital is low on water. The Princess Alice Hospital was evacuated when part of the roof collapsed. There is a critical need for antibiotics and diarrheaol medication and relief personnel.
9/14/04
Relief supplies reaching Grenada, but logistics and distribution problems leave many still without food and water. "It's like a war zone states one relief worker - just imagine a whole island in need of everything possible."
9/14/04
Trinidad Cement Limited has committed to sending tons of ongoing shipments of cement for rebuilding. Employees of TCL donated food supplies.
9/14/04
Rumors of Disease Outbreak
Just rumors, reportsDeputy Director of CEDERA. Over 30 shelters have been surveyed, nurses and doctors have
been working long hours to prevent outbreaks. Over 300 people have been treated for minor cuts and bruises. The island needs more medical staff, but there are limited accommodations to house them. CEDERA reports on the ground operations are getting better organized.
CTO, The Caribbean Tourism Organization
Barbados-based group representing two dozen nations. Make checks payable to Caribbean Tourism
Organization Relief Fund, J.P Morgan Chase Bank, 401
Madison Ave., New York, NY, 10017, USA. The account
number is 134-0821672-65, routing number 021000021.
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation
CBC has established a toll free number for Grenadians to telephone
the station and broadcast messages to their relatives and friends. The number is
1-800-744-8222.
*All donations collected on this site are targeted for this account fund*
Grenada Cultural and Civic Association Disaster Relief Fund, (GCCA)
954-981-8298, Attn. Dale Barham, Bank of
America, 7950 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33023.
Account No. 005-472370974 ABA code for all wires and
transfers is 063100277
UNICEF
Collecting money for the
children of eastern Caribbean. To make a donation
toward the relief efforts in Grenada, Jamaica and
Cayman Islands, go to www.unicefusa.org. Or send a
check to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, Attn. ERLZN, P.O.
Box 98006, Washington, D.C. 20090. 800-486-4233
Daily Bread Food Bank Accepting cash donations to assist in the delivery of supplies to Grenada.
Donate at the main administrative office,
5850 NW 32nd Ave., Miami.
305-633-9861
MORE - U. S. Based Grenada Aid
Travel 2 the Caribbean Online Agency
6470 Whitley Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Accepting online donations through PayPal. 100% of funds collected for Grenada Cultural and Civic Association Disaster Relief Fund
317-722-1007
Caribbean Hurricane
Relief Fund
Sponsored by WSRF, AM 1580, and Union Bank will
present donations to the consul general offices for
Grenada, Barbados, Tobago, Jamaica, Bahamas and Cayman Islands. Checks
can be dropped off at the WSRF studios or any Union Bank location. Call 954-321-1300 for bank locations.
Greater Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce, WAVS, AM 1170, Z-Wave Radio, Planet 17 Radio, USA Telephone, Choice One Telecom and BankUnited sponsoring a hurricane relief drive. Items needed include food, water, water purification tablets, batteries, flashlights, power tools, sheets, blankets, mattresses, tarps, tents,
medical supplies, baby items, building materials, plastic cutlery and paper plates.
Drop-off locations:
Five Star Bakery
561-840-1276, 1742 W. 45th St., West Palm Beach
Grand Bahama Vacations Royal Oasis Casino Office
954-359-9898, 1170 Lee Wagener Blvd., Dania Beach
Hollywood Rotary Club
954-921-4500, 2349 Taylor St., Hollywood
Joy's Roti Delight
954-587-7700, 1265 N. State Road 7, Lauderhill
Merrell United Methodist
954-731-2323, 3900 N. State
Road 7, Lauderdale Lakes
Planet 17 Radio
305-940-1700, 1590 NE 162nd St., Suite 600, Miami
Sunshine Home Health Agency, 954-485-9504, 2800 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 102, Oakland Park
Consulate of Grenada Requests clothing, cots, tents, mattresses, building materials, roofing supplies, nonperishable food, water, tools and medical supplies, equipment and personnel.
For additional info, call 305-913-7555 or
305-528-9465.
Donations can be dropped
off 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at
Lauderdale Lakes Multi-Purpose Center, 4340 NW 36th St., Lauderdale Lakes. The city will coordinate the transfer of goods to the consulate.
AMCAR Freight, 7850 NW 80th St., Miami. Contact Bob Diamond at 305-599-8866.
GREAT TORONTO BASED SITE - Hosted by a native born Grenadian
relief efforts and resources
for Grenada. Listing of found and missing Grenadians.
Caribbean Based
Grenada Aid
Canadian Based Grenada Aid
U. S. Based
Grenada Aid
9/18/04
Home of Grenada Lost
and Found List
If you're looking for family or friends on Grenada, this site lists lost and found Grenadians, and other useful relief information.
9/18/04 - Grenada Links, Information
9/20/04
Caribbean Star Airlines launched an initiative with a number of musicians who recorded a song dedicated to Grenada; proceeds from the sales of the CD and $2 from each Caribbean Star ticket sold in the next two months will go to Grenada relief.
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10/14/04
Former U.S. President, Jimmy Carter, will visit Grenada Oct 14 to tour the island and offer rebuilding assistance from "Habitat for Humanity" which is headed by former President Carter.
Carter urged the United States and other international lenders Friday to forgive part of Grenada's debt, saying the Caribbean country needs the money to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Ivan.
10/15/04
President Bush signed a disaster bill clearing the way for $100 million in aid to help Grenada, Jamaica, Haiti and other Caribbean countries trying to recover from four major hurricanes.
During a visit to Grenada last week, Secretary of State Colin Powell said Grenada would receive the largest portion of the Caribbean aid.
Square One (Mississauga) at 11:30 am
McCowan & Milner at 11:30 am
Dufferin & Lawrence at 12:15 pm
This is a fund raising activity, therefore your support and participation will be greatly appreciated!
Tickets cost only $10.00
There will be exciting attractions at the Casino Rama, as well as a
free buffet dinner. Let's all make this activity as successful one; after all it's for a worthy cause.
All proceeds will be going towards helping the hurricane victims of the Boca community, in St. George's, Grenada.
For Tickets and other information, please contact us at: 416-892-3912 or 416-807-8857
Remember: persons under the age of 18 are not allowed.
1/16/05
The Boca Toronto Hurricane Relief Fund in Toronto is organizing a trip to the Casino Rama, on Saturday, 22nd January, 2005. Buses will be leaving the following stop points at the times shown:
January 2005
Donate in the USA
Cheques in U.S dollars may be written to Caribbean Tourism Organization Relief Fund and sent to the CTO's New York office located at 80 Broad Street, 32nd Floor, New York, NY 10004, USA.
Funds can be transferred directly to the Caribbean Tourism Organization Relief Fund, JP Morgan Chase Bank, 401 Madison Avenue , New York, NY 10017. The Account number is 134-0821672-65 and the routing number is 021000021.
3/5/2005
We are no longer accepting donations for Grenada.
If you would like to assist in the relief effort, please visit one of the sites listed here or contact the organization directly.
