Cape Verdes, São Vicente: Call for Donations for Flood Victims
Calling all sailing yachts en-route to Cape Verdes – please bring donations to help those affected. After the devastating floods caused by Tropical Storm Erin on Monday 11th August, many families in São Vicente have lost homes, belongings, and access to basic necessities. Currently official numbers count 9 people dead, but more are missing.
Published 46 mins ago
State of Emergency
Cape Verde has declared a state of emergency on the islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão, after Tropical Storm Erin produced 193mm (7.6in) of rain in just five hours triggering catastropic floods. At least nine people have died and over 1,500 have been forced from their homes.
The state of emergency activates crisis funds and urgent infrastructure repairs.
São Vicente
The island of São Vicente was particularly hard hit and many families in São Vicente have lost their homes, belongings, and access to basic necessities.
Marina Mindelo are helping to collect and deliver donations directly to those most in need.
Donations Needed:
- Towels, bed sheets and possibly even mattresses
- Clothing and shoes (including for children)
- Sanitary products (including for babies and women)
- Dry and non-perishable foods, baby food
Contact Marina Mindelo on +238 9812760 [WhatsApp] for more details.
Fortunately Marina Mindelo’s facilities and docked boats were not damaged, and they continue to operate normally.
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Related News:
Cape Verde declares state of emergency after deadly floods [BBC]
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