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Saturday, August 18, 2007

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Locations to donate hurricane preparation items for Jamaica in light of Hurricane Dean

The Jamaica Consulate General along with the Jamaican Diaspora Southern United States Advisory Board is coordinating emergency preparations for Jamaica in light of Hurricane Dean now approaching the Western Caribbean region.

Several drop off points have been set up at designated churches and central points of community contact have been identified, including the following:

In the interim, persons interested in making donations can make checks payable to the Jamaica Consulate General (Hurricane Relief) and mail it to the office:

Donations of any items should include a list of critically needed items such as non-perishable food items; batteries, flashlights, first aid kits, battery operated radios and bottled water.

For further information, please call the Consulate Office at 305-374-8431, extensions 223 and 232.

Diaspora Advisory Board member, Marlon Hill, has urged other Jamaican communities as well as members of community organizaitons throughout the Diaspora to be on the alert in their specific communities to collaborate effectively as preparations are coordinated.

To contact other local Jamaican Diaspora resources and organizations, inquiries or recommendations of all collective resources, please call: