56 homes flooded in St Thomas

As residents in Bath, St Thomas, and surrounding communities grappled with the effects of heavy rainfall over the weekend, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security says a preliminary report has revealed that 56 houses had been flooded and 313 people affected in the parish.

In a release on Monday the ministry said its parish team has continued visiting affected households and is assessing the damage to determine what further assistance is needed.

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The ministry said it had distributed 30 food packages, seven tarpaulins, 18 water buckets, 18 cleaning kits, 15 blankets, and 35 female and unisex hygiene kits to residents in Bath and surrounding communities, including Johnson Town.