![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The relief org said that an army of volunteers, including some of the 1,300 residents who recently began training for Red Cross duty, was expected to supplement its efforts in the coming days. The American Red Cross said Friday it has been at work 24 hours a day, providing 2,100 overnight shelter stays to those displaced by flames and evacuations in Hawaii. Josh Green and other officials on Saturday are expected to provide another update into the crisis, which he has said will most likely be the largest natural disaster in Hawaii’s state history (it became a state in 1959). There is no official number of missing known, and the death toll could go up as more remains are found in the wreckage of the town. Others are still in the dark about whether their relatives and loved ones are alive or dead. “It’s a war zone,” said Kimo Kirkman, who went back to get the remains of their two dogs and cat. Some residents were able to survey the damage, and what little has been left of their homes. Some survivors believe they were not sufficiently warned through emergency alerts as the crisis deepened, adding to the confusion in what has become one of Hawaii’s deadliest natural disasters. Three other alert systems were implemented, according to Hawaii Emergency Services Administration. Maui’s warning sirens were not activated as deadly wildfires approached the town of Lahaina, emergency officials said. In doing so the company will also continue to work closely with the health authorities to ensure that all protocols are adhered to.Containment of the Pulehu/Kihei fire was 80%, and the Upcountry Maui fire is 50 percent contained. Global Ports Antigua Ltd plan to continue working closely with is cruise lines partners to facilitate both short term and long term benefits of this sector to Antigua. This would include taxi transfers, hotel, provisioning, refuelling, repairs and other services activities. While the calls are short term there are several economic benefits due to activities such as maintenance and facilitation of crew embarkation. As the cruise port operator, the company is pleased to partner with Celebrity Cruises and are grateful to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda for their facilitation its cruise line partners in such difficult times.ĭona Regis Prosper, GM of Global Ports Antigua Ltd commented: "Antigua Cruise Port is delighted to host Celebrity Silhouette for the upcoming few days.Today we have our first technical call since the operations have begun and look forward to hosting many more for transit and turnaround calls in the future with the start of the cruise industry." ![]() The vessels will have no passengers nor would crew be permitted to disembark.Īntigua Cruise Port operated by Global Ports Antigua Ltd had been in discussions with the cruise line and local authorities for the safe facilitation of this operation in Antigua. John was granted by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda after strict health protocols were met. These vessels had been on warm lay-up in Barbados however, due to the effects of the volcanic eruption in St Vincent, special permission to call at Antigua Cruise Port in St. Her sister ships, the Celebrity Edge and Reflection are expected to call Antigua on April, 18 and 21 reflectively for a 10 day period. After over a year of closure due to the global shut down of the cruise industry, Antigua Cruise Port operated by Global Ports Holding, along with the Government officials welcomed Celebrity Silhouette from the Celebrity Cruises on Saturday, April 17 for a technical call and warm layup. ![]()
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