The NEMO Director also noted that one of the main hazards of the explosive eruption of La Soufriere has been Lahars or mud flows which has caused rivers to reoccupy their natural course, making it unfeasible for some persons to resettle in some areas of the red zone especially as we head into the hurricane season.
Forbes said in light of these changes in river courses, one of the important steps NEMO must take going forward is the digital mapping and modeling of the impacted communities which is essential to guide the rebuilding and planning process particularly the affected communities in the red zone.
The NEMO Director said with this in mind, persons in certain red zone communities will remain in shelters for some time and that the organisation is seeking alternative shelters ahead of the start of hurricane season which is June 1st.
As it relates to COVID-19 and the protocols in place for evacuees, Forbes shared that should persons be required to move from one shelter to another that is hurricane fortified, they will be tested to keep all occupants of the shelters protected.
