– Region to supply potable water by weekendThe Region Ten Administration is expected to dispatch ’Tuff’ tanks containing potable water this weekend to Rockstone’s residents in light of the flood situation which has left the community’s main sources of water supply (creek and spring) contaminated, says Regional Chairman Mortimer Mingo.Residents are currently leaving the village in search of other springs and creeks to obtain potable water.It was noted that the flood water is receding slowly, but hours of rainfall and the river overflowing its banks,cheap nfl jerseys, is disheartening residents.Chris Ford, a villager, stated that the flood has their livelihoods at a standstill,China Jerseys Free Shipping, as they depend mainly on fishing and tourism. Though the water level has decreased by six inches it is still too high to conduct fishing and tourism activities. Ford explained that the fish are trapped in the bushes and setting seine to catch them is difficult.What is also alarming is that water overflowing the river bank has taken in five miles of land. Farming which is done on a subsistence level by most households has been affected,Wholesale China Jerseys, even though some are along the slope of the hills. The constant ‘beating’ of the rain on the vegetables has damaged them. Many residents were concerned that flooded latrines would have adversely impacted their health,Wholesale Jerseys, but according to Mingo, no flood-related diseases were reported when the medical team recently visited the community.The medical team also provided basic supplies to residents to deal with sanitation.Accessing the community via road, either from Linden or Anarika,Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys China, is difficult, since the condition of the roads has worsened owing to heavy rainfall. Mingo stated that MMC, through the Public Works Ministry, is responsible for the road from Anarika to Rockstone.While the Region is cognizant that the Linden to Rockstone Road needs maintenance,Cheap NFL Jerseys, works would have to be carried out after the rainy period.