Clinton Pickering, Gleaner Writer
FLOOD WATERS continue to rise in Wakefield, Trelawny, as the serious flooding situation which developed there nearly two weeks ago has worsened.
Three communities in Wakefield have been under water for over a week following flood rains which lashed the northern Trelawny region. Secretary-manager of the Trelawny Parish Council, David Gardener, said yesterday that "the situation has not got any better."
The only means of commuting for the marooned residents is by boat. Mr. Gardener said only yesterday a request had come for a boat to be sent back to the area.
Parish disaster coordinator Deon Hylton who has been monitoring the problem confirmed, "the situation has worsened (with) lots of water running over Wakefield, affecting about 140 individuals."
PERSONS MAROONED
Ms. Hylton said some persons were marooned on Wednesday and "we had to send a boat to rescue them."
The communities under water are Blist Pasture, Congo Town and Morefield. They are all located between Wakefield and Deeside.
Since last week, food is being supplied to the flood-affected Trelawny residents through the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management.
