Hurricane Relief for Caye Caulker, Belize
Hurricane Relief for Caye Caulker, Belize
It’s hardly a secret that Caye Caulker, Belize has become an honorary second home to many of us at SEALEG. This laid back, picturesque island sits about forty minutes offshore of mainland Belize and is a haven for divers, eclectic tourists, sun soaked ex-pats, and some of the finest, friendliest locals anywhere in the Americas. On Caye Caulker, “go slow” is more than just the island motto, it’s an infectious way of life.
Earlier this week, Hurricane Earl roared across Caye Caulker causing extensive damage. Hurricane Earl, while small on the Saffir-Simpson Scale, packed powerful winds and a substantial storm surge that devastated parts of the island. At the time of writing, access to power and water is intermittent or non-existent. Water taxi service has been interrupted due to the loss of both piers, dramatically impacting access to sorely needed services and supplies. Many homes and businesses, including those of our friends, have been severely damaged or wiped out entirely.
Today through the end-of-business on Monday, August 8th, SEALEG will be collecting a wide range of relief and recovery supplies for our friends on Caye Caulker. Please drop your donation off at Delaware Distilling Company, 18693 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Items needed include the following:
- Canned and dry, non-perishable foods.
- Pots and pans, small appliances, cooking utensils.
- Hand tools, packaged nails and screws, rope and duct tape, work gloves.
- Baby diapers, baby wipes, children’s clothing.
- Hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies, laundry soap.
- Towels, sheets, and other bedding.
- Non-prescription medication, first aid items, first aid kits.
- New or gently used SCUBA, fishing, and small water sports equipment.
- Monetary donations can be made online using the SEALEG GoFundMe page https://www.gofundme.com/288sgyys. All proceeds collected, less shipping charges, will be used to purchase items needed on Caye Caulker. Please put “Belize” in the comments section so we can properly identify and direct your donation.
All donated items will be shipped on Tuesday, August 9th to the Caye Caulker Village Council on behalf of Frenchies Diving Hurricane Relief.
On behalf of the entire SEALEG team, we thank you for making a contribution to the relief and recovery efforts on Caye Caulker. Your donated items will go a long way to help our friends down south clean up and rebuild.
Give generously, dive safe, eat lionfish!
Brian Asher
SEALEG
Director / Co-Founder
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