The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is continuing to provide temporary shelter for squatters from Success at the Graham’s Hall Primary School.
Public Relations Officer (PRO) Stan Gouveia told Stabroek News that the CDC is currently housing 10 persons from the Success area. He noted that there is a process done to verify that the persons being housed at the school are in fact coming from Success.
He disclosed that while there is no fixed time given for the squatters to remain at the school, the CDC is currently awaiting further instructions from Prime Minister Mark Phillips. However, he said the squatters will remain there as long as is necessary.
The PRO assured that COVID-19 protocols are in place to ensure the safety of everyone present at the school.
He added that there is also a special area allotted for any individual found with an above-normal temperature during the routine COVID-19 checks.
Should such a situation arise, the COVID-19 Task force will be contacted and they will take control to determine the way forward.
Meanwhile, a post shared on the CDC’s Facebook page stated that the Ministry of Education has committed to assisting school-aged children who are housed at the shelter, with educational materials and assistance while there.
Some persons have opted to leave the land where they were squatting after authorities took the decision to flood the land in order to prepare it for cane cultivation. However, other have remained defiant, while saying that they will not leave unless they are given a permanent housing solution.
According to the CDC, those affected by the flooding at Success can immediately contact the National Emergency Management System (NEMS) on 226-1114, 623-1700 and 600-7500 and make their way to the Graham’s Hall Primary School, Cummings Lodge, ECD, where they will be housed.
