The St George North District Emergency Organisation (DEO) is mobilizing local residents and business operators for a critical community assembly this Saturday to address persistent flooding challenges at Charles Rowe Bridge. The gathering, scheduled for 3 p.m. at the Valley Resource Centre in Glebe, will facilitate dialogue between officials and the community regarding flood risk reduction strategies.
Authorities will present comprehensive findings from a specialized flood assessment conducted after the November 2025 weather event that tragically claimed the life of 58-year-old resident Terry Kellman. The session will serve as both an informational briefing and participatory forum where community members can contribute historical knowledge and personal observations about flooding patterns in the district.
The initiative represents a coordinated effort to develop practical solutions for flood mitigation while enhancing collaboration with national emergency response agencies. Organizers are particularly interested in documenting local expertise and historical flood data that could inform future prevention measures. The meeting follows the November incident where emergency personnel conducted an overnight search operation before recovering Mr. Kellman’s body after he was swept away by floodwaters near the bridge during intense rainfall.
Interested parties seeking additional details can contact the St George North DEO at 252-1944 or via email at deo.stgeorgen@barbados.gov.bb.