WHO: The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) requests coverage for the following event:

WHAT: Handing Over of 100 Twin Mattresses from Courts Jamaica Ltd. to Rain-Affected Families in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, to the ODPEM

WHERE: Courts Jamaica Head Office (Cross Roads Branch)
79-81a Slipe Road, Kingston 5

WHEN: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The recent heavy rains that lashed Ocho Rios, St. Ann has seriously affected the lives of many residents in that area. To assist in the recovery efforts, Courts Jamaica Limited will be donating one hundred (100) twin mattresses to the ODPEM for distribution to those who were washed out in Parry Town and other surrounding areas. This hand-over will take place on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the store of Courts’ head office in Cross Roads. Mr. Ronald Jackson, Director General of ODPEM, will accept Courts’ generous donation on behalf of the Organization.

Your coverage of this event is most anticipated.

Contact: Kerry-Ann Morris, Information Officer, kmorris@odpem.org.jm