The Barbados District of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sponsored a Hurricane Preparation Seminar on Saturday 18 June at its Christ Church Rendezvous Branch. It was attended by approximately 30 members and friends of our Church.
On Friday 17 June, Kathie Daniel, Barbados National Communication Director, invited the public to the event during a ten-minute live interview with Pearson Bowen on Morning’ Barbados, which is the most watched program on local television.
The seminar was taught by Ms. Danielle Skeete, Deputy Director (Ag.) of the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) in Barbados. While focused on hurricanes, the presentation mentioned other events that could prove problematic for residents. Ms. Skeete also gave out DEM brochures providing crucial information on hurricane preparedness, and flood safety, with a special large print brochure aimed at the differently abled.
Tables, showing emergency preparedness suggestions, displayed items that could be used for both in-house emergency food and supplies, and a 72-hour emergency evacuation kit. Handouts posters on the walls also provided excellent information. Great interest was shown by the attendees who understood the necessity of being prepared for disaster. Kelvin Rowe commented, “This is great information that will help me, and my family prepare ourselves for a hurricane.” Branch representatives requested that this information be displayed at the Black Rock and Ostin’s Branches over the next two weeks.