Priority needs of Irma-affected countries

Rebuilding will take months after Irma

Following the passage of Hurricane Irma, the impacted Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) Participating States are in need of emergency relief supplies.

The following lists have been provided by each of the impacted State. Note the list is only from states participating in CDEMA.

Anguilla

Priority Needs:

Water cases
Tarpaulins
Water bauser containers
Generators
Cleaning supplies
Mosquito repellent
Comfort kits
Food
Baby kits
First aid kits
Matches
Ziplock bags
Paper towel
Buckets
Rubbing alcohol
Medical supplies

A sector needs assessment is currently being conducted to prioritize restoration efforts

The Government aims to have critical sector services such as tourism, health and education functional within the next six (6) months.

Barbuda

General Items

Generators
Disposable wipes
Water purifiers
Water treatment tablets
Water pumps
Buckets
Containers for storage First aid kits
Painkillers
Batteries
Torches

Food

Dried goods
Canned foods
Bottled water

Household Items

Sleeping cots
Mattresses
Pillows
Bed linen
Towels Kitchen Utensils

Items for Infants/Babies

Dried/canned milk
Nappies (various sizes)
Baby bottles
Toys for children

Women/Men Toiletries

Toothbrushes Toothpaste Deodorant
Body lotion
Sanitary napkins
Shaving items for both men and women

Building Materials

Steel
Lumber
Plywood
Roofing material
Tarpaulin
Windows
Doors
Nails (assorted)
Screws (assorted)
Hammers
Screwdrivers
Toilets
Industry

Fishing pot wires
Buoys

VIRGIN ISLANDS (UK)

Priority Needs:

Sat phones
EMT kits
Chain saws
Generators
Hand tools
Wheel barrows
Cots
Tarps
Plywood
Flashlights
Batteries
Fuel pump
Water jugs
Water purification tablets
Towels
Blankets
Baby food and formula
Diapers
Adult diapers
Laptops
Printers
Cots
Repeat antennae
Mobile repeaters
Medical supplies

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