Summary:

42,068 Swiss francs has been allocated from the IFRC's Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) on 15 October 2010 to support the Saint Lucia Red Cross (SLRC) in delivering assistance to some 200 beneficiaries, as well as to replenish disaster preparedness stocks.

This report reflects the progress of the activities carried out by the SLRC in the area of Dennery after the flooding took place on the first week of October. During the time covered

This Emergency Appeal seeks 1,045,054 Swiss francs (1,064,350 US dollars or 779,507 euro) in cash, kind, or services to support the National Societies of Barbados, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to assist 2,050 families for six months: This operation will be completed by early May 2011. A Final Report will be made available by August 2011 (three months after the end of the operation).

Appeal History:

- 51,653 Swiss francs were allocated from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC)'s

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

- On October 27, the nineteenth named storm of this hurricane season, Tomas, formed off the northeastern coast of South America. After developing into a tropical storm, Tomas made landfall in Barbados on October 30. Tomas became a Category One hurricane as it approached St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where it collapsed bridges and destroyed houses, crops, roads, and other infrastructure. On November 4, the storm passed Jamaica as a tropical storm and caused little

- CARIBBEAN: Tomas causes losses in Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados and Haiti.

- CENTRAL AMERICA: Costa Rica and Panama remain in a state of alert due to heavy rains, more than 5,000 affected.

- BOLIVIA: Drought worsens food crises in the country

3 November 2010

Mr Chairman,

On behalf of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) allow me to thank the High Commissioner for his presentation and for the subsequent dialogue with the Third Committee.

Mr Chairman,

As was addressed in the statement made by the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Red

Monday 11 October 2010 - The Saint Lucia Red Cross in collaboration with health officials are working assiduously to address the health needs of Dennery residents who were affected by flooding last week.

Recognising that stagnant water is a potential source of diseases, the Red Cross has distributed hygiene kits to the affected residents.

Disaster Coordinator of the Saint Lucia Red Cross Mr Hubert Pierre, says his organization has already engaged regional partners in an effort to secure funding to purchase more hygiene kits and