Kirtia Arthur HOPEww Trinidad Tobago Dominica Relief 2017

1. HOPE WORLDWIDE
Trinidad &Tobago
HURRICANE IRMA/MARIA RELIEF
EFFORTS

4. How did we decide?
Caribbean Family
&
Partnerships/Support

5. Decision to go was made based on
islands that had no “Big Brother”
The following received aid from other
countries:
Puerto Rico, Tortola, US Virgin Islands
St Martin – French Territory
St Maarten – Dutch Territory

6. What we did…
1. We cried
2. We mobilized our volunteers
3. Assessed our Resources
4. Formed viable partnerships
5. Sent a Team

8. In Dominica

10. LESSONS LEARNED
1. Partnerships are vital both from a government
and community level.
2. Coordination is critical in order for aid to reach
the most vulnerable
3. Have the proper tools – Equip your team; they
need to be sustainable!
4. Think Safety of the Team!
5. Attend Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)
engagement meetings
6. Send Team with a satellite phone
Communication is critical!