GUYANA EXPERIENCES WORST NATURAL DISASTER IN ITS

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GUYANA EXPERIENCES WORST NATURAL DISASTER IN ITS
MODERN HISTORY
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Basic Facts

• Population Approximately 700,000
• GDP Composition by Sector
• Agriculture 37.2
• Industry 22.7
• Services 40.1

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• Facing the Reality

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Aerial View of East Coast
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• Residents become innovative in getting around

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• Keeping the spirits high even in such grim
  situation

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• Residents cook on the road for the entire village

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• What can we do?

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• Homes are typically two to four feet under water

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• Either stuck or will be stuck soon

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• Numerous pumps are constantly irrigating the
  water, but will take several days to weeks to
  significantly reduce the amount of stagnant water

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• Animals are finding dry grounds on the public
  roads

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• What a disaster!

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• Getting water and food can prove to be difficult

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• Living under tents

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Together, we can make a difference

• Please join in whatever ways possible to provide
  relief to our brothers and sisters in Guyana.