In a continued effort to support public health and safety, Ansa Chemicals Jamaica is pleased to announce a generous donation of 69,800 litres of bleach to help with the ongoing sanitization efforts in communities across the island that were severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
This donation consists of both 8% industrial-strength bleach and 5% household bleach, aimed at ensuring households in remote or isolated areas have access to properly treated water for their use.
Stephen Summers, Country Manager of Ansa Chemicals Jamaica, stated that “Ansa Chemicals Jamaica and our parent company, Ansa McAL Chemicals, are committed to aiding the relief and rebuilding effort by providing quality bleach to support sanitation and water treatment in communities severely impacted by Hurricane Melisa. This donation is a part of our ongoing commitment to the people of Jamaica in their time of need.”
The donation includes 50 IBC totes (1,000L each) of 8% bleach, totaling 50,000 litres, and 1,800 cases of 5% household bleach (1.5L containers, 6 per case), amounting to 10,800 containers and 19,800 litres.
As part of this initiative, Ansa Chemicals plans to deliver between 3 to 5 totes per day, in addition to one container of 1,800 cases of household bleach (1.5L bottles). The company aims to distribute these materials efficiently and effectively to ensure timely access to safe water sanitization resources.
“A storm the size of Hurricane Melissa is not something that any government can manage without partnerships, whether multi-lateral, bi-lateral, the private sector and local NGOs. This is one such partnership, and we’re very happy with the donation from Ansa Chemicals,” shared Matthew Samuda, Minister of Water Environment and Climate Change. “One of the things people don’t contemplate after disasters, until you have a public health crisis, is our ability to keep the place clean and deal with the spread of germs and other similar issues, so we are happy for this donation”.
The supplies will be distributed through and by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). Commander Alvin Gayle, Director General of the ODPEM welcomes this well needed contribution, as it helps to strengthen its efforts in managing this public health crisis caused by the passing of the Hurricane. “These cleaning, sanitation and purifying supplies from Ansa Chemicals are quite vital. I think a lot of us underestimate the requirements for sanitation after a disaster, and as such, this will go a long way to ensure that the Jamaican population remains safe after this disaster,” Commander Gayle expressed.
Ansa Chemicals Jamaica is a leading provider of chemical products in the Caribbean, specializing in solutions that improve public health and contribute to the safety and well-being of communities. As part of the Ansa McAL Group of Companies, Ansa Chemicals has a long-standing commitment to quality, innovation, and corporate social responsibility.