The Local Government Ministry says three highly skilled Disaster Management Unit Coordinators have been selected to help with efforts to address the oil spill in Tobago.

The Ministry says they will offer assistance to the Tobago Emergency Management Agency in

overseeing operations at the Emergency Operations Centre.

They are: Patrice Durham from the Port of Spain City Corporation, Hameed Hasmath from the Chaguanas Borough Corporation, and Kevin Jagassar from the Sangre Grande Regional Corporation.

The Ministry says their collective knowledge and experience will play a pivotal role in coordinating efforts to mitigate the impact of the oil spill and ensure the safety and well-being of affected communities.

The period of assistance is set to span five days that began on February 22nd 2024.

During this time, the DMU coordinators will work closely with TEMA and other relevant stakeholders to implement effective response strategies and streamline communication channels to facilitate a coordinated and efficient response to the crisis.