Recovery Update

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Credit Union Loans Deferred

CICSA on Cayman Brac is deferring loan repayments for its Sister Islands members for November 2008 to January 2009.  Persons should note that while payment on the principal has been suspended, interest will still accrue.

Agriculture Back in Service

The Department of Agriculture in Spots Bay is open from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Staff are concentrating on guiding replanting efforts, beginning with reviewing the regulations for importing plants and agriculture material from Grand Cayman.

Flu Shots for the Elderly

Elderly persons, or persons who want to make appointments for the elderly, can call Faith Hospital on 948–2243 for flu shots. For emergencies, call 911.

Mosquito Research and Control Material Not Harmful

Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU) staff reassure residents of the Sister Islands that the substance used to control mosquitoes is not harmful to humans, animals or fish. MRCU will carry out a number of control operations in areas affected by flooding.

Separate Garbage

Residents are asked to separate all debris into four categories: vegetation or yard waste; residential or household garbage; construction and demolition debris, and metals. Department of Environmental Health (DEH) staff will soon advise residents about the collection schedule.

Organisations Deliver Relief

The Health Services Authority, Department of Children and Family Services,  Red Cross, and ADRA (Adventist Development and Relief Agency) are jointly making deliveries and providing services to the homebound elderly on the Sister Islands. If your elderly relative or neighbour needs assistance call 925–6265.  

Faith Hospital

Power and the main telephone number (948–2243) have been restored at Faith Hospital.

Two cell numbers have been established for persons who need to make medical and counseling appointments; for the elderly or infirm who either need supplies to be delivered to them, or need a doctor’s visit to their homes; and for persons who want to let relief workers know that someone in the community needs assistance. The numbers are 916–8672 and 925–9980. Please make sure to provide information such as name, address, and type of assistance that may be required.

Vehicle Registrations Grace Period

Approval has been given for a grace period for vehicle registrations until Monday, 24 November.

Numbers to call

For housing assistance call  the Cayman Brac Command Centre at 925–6261. For generators, call 925–6262. If you can’t get through on these two numbers, call 925–6265.