Caribbean
Red Cross Societies are still supporting thousands of people
affected by Hurricane Dean, distributing vital relief items,
and helping communities take the first slow steps towards
recovery.
The Barbados
Red Cross provided essential First Aid and ambulance services
when an apartment block collapsed
going underground and trapping five persons.
The Pan
American Disaster Response Unit with the support
of the European Commission Humanitarian Aid Department
conducted a Regional Intervention Team Refresher
Training in Panama City, Panama.
Information about the activities
of regional networks - Disaster Management Network,
Caribbean HIV Network and the Communications
Network - as well as the Caribbean Co-operation of the
Red Cross.
