Archbishop Jason Gordon has appealed to members of T&T’s Roman Catholic community to assist people who have been affected by the devastating floods which have affected parts of T&T.
In a statement earlier today, Archbishop Gordon called on church members to share water and food and to open up parish halls to those in need of shelter.
“As we awake today, the day after the relentless rain and resulting floods, let us thank God for life. We have witnessed rains in our nation the likes of which we have not seen in living memory. Many are affected. Many lost their homes, cars, furniture and clothes. Others are safe, warm and dry,” he said.
“Today, as Trinidadians and Tobagonians, let us act with solidarity and share with those who are affected. If you have two bottles of water, let us share one; those with food should do the same.”
Gordon said during this national disaster “we must witness to sharing and solidarity.”
“Let us check our streets, villages, towns and communities to ensure everyone has what they need. If people are homeless because of the flooding, let us open our parish halls to them. Let us ensure everyone has food, water, dry clothes and shelter. If we all help, then all will be cared for,” Gordon urged.
He also assured the nation that as a Church they will stand by citizens as “we work together to rebuild our nation.”