Volcano Episode 2: Impact of La Soufriere Eruptions on St. Vincent and the Grenadines with Dr. Ashley John

Our guest today is Dr Ashley Johns, the founder of Constructive Solutions which is helping with disaster relief efforts in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. He has 20 years experience in disaster response and is an Island Innovation Ambassador. His island Bequia is the closest of the Grenadine islands to St. Vincent and was and is heavily affected by the ash cloud from the recent eruptions of La Soufriere in St. Vincent. He explains to us how he experienced the eruptions and ash cloud and how this is the first natural disaster that scared him. He also reports on what has been happening on St. Vincent and Bequia. Lastly he goes into detail on what type of help the people of St. Vincent will need to recover from these eruptions. We accompanied the interview with videos and photos from the region to paint a clearer picture.

Ways to donate:

Dr. Ashleys Non profit Constructive Solution Inc., which is coordinating immediate distribution to affected citizens in St. Vincent

Bank transfer to Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Account General-Disaster Relief fund:

Banking Information for Disaster Relief

Island Innovation page on the Volcanic Eruption with up to date information and further options to donate:

More about our guest Dr. Ashley John