IN the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, Guyana’s Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has issued a call for donations to help the Caribbean community (CARICOM) countries that were devastated by the category 4 storm.

“A special bank account has been activated so persons can make monetary donations towards the countries that were impacted…additionally relief items can be donated through the CDC,” the CDC said on Thursday in a brief public service announcement.

On Wednesday, the hurricane barreled through Jamaica leaving behind damaged residential homes and infrastructure on the island. Local media reports had indicated that at least two persons were killed in the storm.

Beryl on Monday passed through Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines leaving a path of destruction.

Officials from both islands have reported fatalities and vast devastation in residential areas.

In Barbados, the local fishing industry has been disrupted with over 200 fishing vessels being severely damaged.

Persons desirous of making donations can do so at Republic Bank (Guyana) Ltd. using account number 962356519938 which is in the name of the Civil Defence Commission. The swift code is RBGLGYGG.

Persons can also call (592) 772-3122, 226-1114, 226-8815, 225-5847 or 226-1027 for additional information.