Business View Caribbean July 2023

13 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 10, ISSUE 7 OPENING L INES Dominica Ramps Up Hurricane Preparedness Source- Caribbeannewsnow.com, News Editor, First published June 29, 2023 Until June 30, residents of Dominica can apply for the government’s program in hurricane preparedness, which aims to strengthen homes and protect families during the hurricane season. Dominica’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is leading the Hurricane Preparedness Initiative in Dominica, which in turn will provide residents with essential supplies to make their homes a safer place during storms and hurricanes. The ministry’s chief, Melissa Skerrit, announced the initiative on her Facebook page at the beginning of the month. “DIY Hurricane Preparedness Initiative— strengthening your homes to protect your family. Ensure that your home is adequately secured! Contact your constituency representative for distribution information,” Skerrit wrote. Eligible applicants for the initiative must be residents of Dominica; be willing to comply with all relevant building codes and regulations; access the necessary tools or human resources to install the materials themselves; be willing to provide feedback or participate in monitoring and evaluation activities; and be committed to actively participating in the initiative. Application Forms can be obtained at any Ministry of Housing and Urban Development office or at Constituency Offices.