Salvation Army donates to G’town flood victims

Three residents of Georgetown who were affected by the flash floods on April 11, 2011, are now living more comfortably as the Salvation Army has donated mattresses and food to them and their families.{{more}}

Major Pierre Antoine, along with other members of the Salvation Army, journeyed to Georgetown to deliver the items to the families. Antoine told Searchlight that upon entering Georgetown it was evident that the town suffered great damage. He described the visit as a good one. The organisation donated mattresses as well as food baskets and bottled water to the residents.

“I thank God, for our visit to Georgetown was a good one…because we not only gave people mattresses and food but we went to the hospital and saw those who were affected,” Antoine said.

Meline Russell, one of the recipients, had been hospitalized following the floods on Monday. Upon visiting Russell at the Georgetown Hospital, Major Antoine and the other members of the Army spent some time in prayer with Russell, who became very emotional and was unable to speak to Searchlight.

Julia Glasgow, a resident of O’Brian Valley, is still shocked from her experience, as she was trapped for hours in her home on a log as flood waters destroyed her home. Glasgow said that she and her family are recovering slowly, currently staying in another home. She thanked the Salvation Army for their donation, adding that she had always given to the Salvation Army.

The Quammie family praised God and thanked the Salvation Army for their donations. Wellington Quammie told Searchlight that his entire home along with a small shop was destroyed by the floods; he and his wife Norma were also trapped for hours inside the home until the flood waters receded. Quammie stated he was very grateful for the donation, while his wife gave thanks and praise to God for the Salvation Army.

Major Antoine stated that the Salvation Army intends to revisit the Georgetown area, not only to offer assistance to persons affected by the floods but also to offer general support.

“I see that there is a need for the Salvation Army to be in that area (Georgetown) where people can get more support,” he stated. Antoine said that the persons who received the supplies were selected by National Emergency Management Office.(OS)