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A Partnership For National Unity Regional Councillor,Baltimore Orioles Joey Rickard Jersey, Prince Shepherd, who like many other Essequibians are affected by flooding,Reggie Miller College Jersey, since Thursday said that if the Region Two Administration had put certain measures in place and were equipped with sufficient pumps to prevent the excessive water resulting from two days of rainfall and clogged up kokers,Justin Turner Dodgers Jersey, the situation could have be avoided or contained.“They claim that they are always preparing but they are creating the problem.” Shepherd explained that unless pumps are installed in the Region, residents would continue to suffer, especially whenever it rains persistently. He said from his research it was revealed that the sluice at Devonshire Castle/Hampton Court,Troy Polamalu USC Jersey, Lima and Three Friends are not working for almost two years now.Shepherd said that since Thursday,New York Mets David Wright Jersey, his kitchen garden and his fowl pen are under water. He said that he has been experiencing a steady inflow of water. He also said that the water keeps coming back every night and nothing is being done to improve the current situation.“A lot of people lost things and no one coming and telling us anything.”Giving an update on the current situation,Chicago Cubs Ron Santo Jersey, Region Two Chairman, Parmanand Persaud,Brett Favre Packers Jersey, said that they have managed to get the sluices at Devonshire Castle, Windsor Castle/Hampton Court,Nick Castellanos Orioles Jersey, Lima and Anna Regina to work.Persaud said that additionally,Andrew Shaw Canadiens Jersey, the Region is currently making efforts to acquire another backup pump which would be placed at Windsor Castle.The Region Two Administration was forced to suspend classes at the Anna Regina Multilateral School until the water receded. Students who are housed in the dorms were sent home until further notice.Residents in low-lying areas and on farmlands between Capoey and Lima on the Essequibo Coast were severely affected. |
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