*Letters to the Editor Wednesday, September 8, 2004 To all Grenadians and Friends of Grenada: Today, I reach out to you in a moment of need for our fellow Grenadians in our tri- island State of Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique. Grenada has been seriously impacted by Hurricane Ivan. Grenada suffered a direct hit from Ivan and preliminary reports indicate that there is tremendous damage to personal property, livestock, produce and life. We do not have a firm number on the details of the effect of Ivan as yet, however, we are quite certain that the impact is quite substantial. As we battle with our own efforts in the state of Florida with the after effects of Hurricane Charlie and more recently, Hurricane Frances, it is what a very humble heart I reach out to you for assistance for our fellow countrymen. At this time we do not have details of the urgent needs in Grenada, however I am quite certain that the following items would be requested: Clothing Building materials Non Perishable foods Water Money Transportation of goods to Grenada Power tools Medical supplies, equipment and personnel Other items I have arranged to meet with a core team of Grenadians tomorrow morning (Wednesday) to work out the details and logistics to get items to Grenada within a very short period of time. We will send out an email with pertinent details of where you can drop off or ship items to one of our holding centers and where any funds can be sent. I hope to have an update for you sometime tomorrow. Please feel to call our offices or email with any questions you may have. You may also wish to cascade this message to other members of your mailing list as you see fit. Sincerely, Richard Allan Nixon Hon Consul-General Consulate General of Grenada 201 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 2800 Miami, Florida 33131 Main: +1 305 913 7555 Fax: +1 954 538 9615 Direct: +1 954 383 1971 email: miahcg@grenadagov.org SOURCE: CARIBBEANNETNEWS.COM