Disaster Co-ordinators Recognised

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Saturday, 26 November 2011 02:30

By caribarena news

Antigua St John's - The nation’s 17 district disaster co-ordinators, some of whom have served for over 20 years, were recognised during a ceremony Thursday evening at the Methodist Conference Hall at Scotts Hill.

The district disaster co-ordinators, responsible for disaster management in the communities, offer their services voluntarily through the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS).

Of the 17 individuals, five have been involved in the work for over 20 years.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health Edson Joseph spoke on behalf of Minister of Health and Social Transformation Wilmoth Daniel. He commended the district disaster co-ordinators for their tremendous effort over the years, noting that community work is not an easy task.

Director of NODS Philmore Mullin said his department will continue to build capacity. He further spoke of the need for Antigua and Barbuda to embrace disaster management in its four components – preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.

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Speaking on behalf of the awardees, District Disaster Co-ordinator for All Saints West Junie Sterling said it is only a love of country that has made them able to serve in such a capacity, especially in times of disaster, since they are not rewarded financially.

Also recognized were the first national disaster co-ordinator, Cornelia Michael, past directors John DeNully and Patricia Julian, Director Philmore Mullin and Secretary/Administrator Naomi Williams Carvalho (car-val-o).

Others will be considered for similar appreciation in the future, a release noted.

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