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Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Melissa Poponne-Skerrit, has announced that her ministry has launched a Strengthening Homes Together Programme, a \u2018Do it Yourself Hurricane Preparedness Initiative\u2019 which forms part of government\u2019s drive to build a climate-resilient nation.<\/p>\n
According to the minister, this initiative aims to provide cost savings to residents by supplying hurricane ties and nails at zero cost to residents across Dominica.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe that every home in Dominica should become its own hurricane shelter,\u201d Poponne-Skerrit said.<\/p>\n
She asserted that the recent extreme weather patterns should really not go unnoticed, \u201cand so we must get ready for the upcoming hurricane season and preparedness is key.\u201d<\/p>\n
Poponne-Skerrit said her ministry will be providing steel anchors which are engineered to resist increased loads due to high winds and seismic events.<\/p>\n
\u201cEssentially it will help to prevent your roof from being lifted and damaged severely which can then expose you to the elements,\u201d she stated. \u201c<\/p>\n
Furthermore, she pointed out that hurricanes can cause serious damage to properties and homes leading to financial losses and loss of assets.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy strengthening homes against hurricanes we can mitigate potential damages caused by severe weather,\u201d Poponne-Skerrit noted.<\/p>\n
She continued, \u201cWhen a significant number of homes are prepared and strengthened the overall country\u2019s resilience is enhanced making you and your family safer.\u201d<\/p>\n
She urges all residents of Dominica to take advantage of this opportunity.<\/p>\n
\u201cSecure your roofs, your rafters, your wooden and your steel frames, help minimize hurricane damages to your homes,\u201d Poponne-Skerrit advised.<\/p>\n
She indicated that the government is committed to ensuring the safety and prosperity of all.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis initiative is just one way in which we are working to achieve our goals,\u201d she stated. \u201cWe will continue to introduce programmes aimed at improving the quality of life for all citizens of Dominica.\u201d<\/p>\n
Interested persons are asked to contact the various constituency offices or the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development for application forms and distribution information.<\/p>\n
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