Local Government Commissioner, Glenroy Toussaint, has said that the need for shelters in Dominica slowly continues to decrease.
Toussaint, who was speaking on the DBS “Talking Point” programme on Monday, said one of the reasons is that more people are building up-to-standard dwelling homes to withstand storms and hurricanes.
“The need for shelters in Dominica slowly continues to decrease and there are several factors that have contributed to that,” he said. “One (1) is that the increase to up-to-standard dwelling homes resulting in more persons sheltering at their homes. Secondly, since [Hurricane] Maria we developed what we call a neighbourhood approach to sheltering where residence with substantial dwelling houses take neighbours during the passage of storms and hurricanes and the likes, and thirdly, the construction of government-built apartments that has significantly boosted shelter capacity in Dominica.”
He said that notwithstanding, there is still a number of vulnerable people in communities, “and so we were able to do an assessment of the most vulnerable people who will be required to be sheltered during the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season.”
“We have a figure for each community and that would have given us a total figure of close to 4000 persons who will require to be sheltered during the Atlantic Hurricane Season.”
Toussaint stated that the government is still anticipating the official opening of several apartment buildings in San Sauveur, Grand Fond, La Plaine and Delices.
“With my understanding, very shortly those facilities will be handed over,” he said.
Meantime, he revealed that the government will hand over its first regional emergency centre,’ the Layou Emergency Centre’ this week.
“And importantly, I must say that we have reached a milestone in Dominica that we have completed our first regional emergency centre and that is in Layou,” Toussaint noted. “The Layou Emergency Centre that will be handed over very shortly; the facility will be handed over this week to the Ministry with responsibility for disaster management.”
He said further that the centre will help to enhance areas such as the West Coast.
“Already, we have plans for it. We have already earmarked a number of communities to be taken in that facility and that will help us,” Toussaint explained.
He added, “For example, we are already looking at Mero, to move Mero to that facility, to move part of Tarreau to that facility as well and of course, to take any other areas in the west coast, so that in itself will significantly boost our shelter capacity in Dominica.”
The 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins on June 1st.
According to forecasters, an above-normal 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is expected. They say the outlook predicts a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season and only a 10% chance of a below-normal season. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.
…..I say and I do what I want. I don’t ask you or Skerrit for permission. Everything I say is based on facts. Everything you and Skerrit says is lies, propaganda, political spin and generally nonsense. If you don’t like my comments I suggest you don’t read them! Your occasional religious tit bits are even more ridiculous. Hypocrite!
The above is ment as an answer to ‘The Truth be told’.
And to DNO,please stop deleting my comments.
I am not insulting anyone, I am not disrespecting anyone, I am not defaming anyone, no fowl language, I’m following your rules and guidelines, sticking to protocol, why can’t my views be expressed like Tom,Dick and Harry?
Is there some form of censorship in place or are you just part of the criminal enterprise?
As far as I’m concerned, there is still freedom of expression in Dominica. Let it reign please.
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This little yard fowl,I think Dominica needs people with pick axe ,cutlass and hoe to work the land,get in line and work instead of blowing hot air.
Batibou same to you as a I just said to Francisco. Why so bitter? And to make matters worse u are there wishing bad for your people and their home? Here you “Wait until yo go through a good season of wind and rain before you talk.” I really cannot understand you guys – only bitter even with yourselves and wishing bad on others but let me tell you God is the one who is in control and he is love himself. Nice one – you attacking the man again wishing bad ” Ok clever one! We shall find out soon. A very active hurricane season is forecast. I hope you won’t choke in your words in 4 month time.” Let me give u a good advice – what we wish for others usually fall back on us. repent say sorry for wishing a man to choke. Batibou u need love and we do not accept evil words for we are blessed and many of us serve a loving and forgiving Father. Please join us in prayer even for those we do not like for no reasons though. Do not let any bitterness of spirit destroy you. Love my boy!
Well I guess is either Skerrit removed Thibaud from the map of Dominica or Skerrit continues to expose us for our stupidity. I say so because since 2007 Skerrit abandoned and later demolished our school, which was also our only hurricane Shelter, and only community building. But that’s what those fools deserve because they still voting for him to confirm their stupidity. The last 12 years
we don’t man have an indoor dance thanks to Skerritt that has us dancing on the sea shores like little crabs because he demolished our school EO Leblanc built for us in the 70’s. Just let us get a hurricane and we will see where we will shelter.
You are only blowing off hot fart about people are building homes to withstand hurricane!
Why don’t you simply say since Dominica is the first, and only resilient country on the planet, the only place on earth where hurricanes have no effect on the resilient houses given to Roosevelt supporters we will never see a hurricane blown down house ever again in the country!
Guy be quiet okay!
Rather than talking fart, you might change the script given to you to read by advising as many people who can afford to buy insurance to do so; for in the event their house get destroy by a hurricane, rather than kissing Roosevelt Butt, for handouts and help.
The insurance company will come to their rescue and pay for the rebuilding of their house, and losses such as furniture, and other personal belongings!
Typical UWP,criticizing everything SKERRIT does,later they go BEGGING for crumbs from DLP table.The thing is DLP leave there supporters to help,and help those UWP.LYING,CROOKED,TRAITORS.I hope the Government help their supporters FIRST,and leave JACK A UWP for last.UNGRATEFUL.
I couldn’t believe what I was reading!!! Is he for real?? I saw many “Rebuilt shacks” with Red Roofs around Dominica. A huff and a puff and they will all be blown away. SKerrit’s put his supporters on a foundation of sand while his own in Morne Daniel is on solid rock.
Francisco can u not say something positive? Always negative. It seems you have a negative seed sown in your belly. Francisco are you in Dominica? I am sure you are not so you cannot comment. Did younot read where persons are asked to insure their houses? And for your information , there was a huge payout to persons whose houses were damaged and yes they ensured they rebuilt the houses better.
Now hear you” Why don’t you simply say since Dominica is the first, and only resilient country on the planet, the only place on earth where hurricanes have no effect on the resilient houses given to Roosevelt supporters we will never see a hurricane blown down house ever again in the country!” Francisco in your commonsence mind, do you find this is the best thing to say? Why involve Roosevelt Skerrit in all you say? You want only you to talk eh. You could stay with just the last two (2) paragraphs. Boy get a life & show some sympathy and love. Why be so bitter?
All my comments are positive; they are always intended to be positive, the problem is you don’t like the truth!
Also is time the government put some money towards upgrading the DPSU building and its furniture and equipment. that old podium need to throw, even if it is reflective of the powers that be. i mean we in 2020 and not even a proper furniture and curtain or a new paint job you people can give the place? millions flying here and there?
These homes havent been tested yet. Wait until yo go through a good season of wind and rain before you talk.
It’s very disheartening with such comments from these ” little yard fowls”.
A place like Dominica,not a country eh, because a country is governed by laws,not a man,that has the greatest needs of everything, you have this fellow so irresponsibly. I guarantee you if he goes to my community, there’s not only the need for shelter, but everything else.
So partner i know you are trying to further please your MASTER but hurricane is upon us,let’s see.
Ok clever one! We shall find out soon. A very active hurricane season is forecast. I hope you won’t choke in your words in 4 month time.
Batibou same to you as a I just said to Francisco. Why so bitter? And to make matters worse u are there wishing bad for your people and their home? Here you “Wait until yo go through a good season of wind and rain before you talk.” I really cannot understand you guys – only bitter even with yourselves and wishing bad on others but let me tell you God is the one who is in control and he is love himself. Nice one – you attacking the man again wishing bad ” Ok clever one! We shall find out soon. A very active hurricane season is forecast. I hope you won’t choke in your words in 4 month time.” Let me give u a good advice – what we wish for others usually fall back on us. repent say sorry for wishing a man to choke. Batibou u need love and we do not accept evil words for we are blessed and many of us serve a loving and forgiving Father. Please join us in prayer even for those we do not like for no reasons though. Do not let any bitterness of spirit destroy you. Love my boy!
Wait for pie in the sky still. noone is wishing anything on anyone. Food for thought. Do you know the story of the 3 little pigs? they all thought their houses were the strongest until the wolf put all of them to the test. Dont blow your own horn, praising, boasting your work when your work has not been tested. Remember the first “resilient” set of petro caribe houses? ok.. nuff said.