ANSA Chemicals Jamaica donates 69,800 litres of bleach to support sanitisation efforts

Recently, in a continued effort to support public health and safety, ANSA Chemicals Jamaica announced a donation of 69,800 litres of bleach to assist with ongoing sanitisation efforts in communities across the island that were severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

This contribution includes both eight-per-cent industrial-strength bleach and five-per-cent household bleach, ensuring that households in remote or isolated areas have access to properly treated water.

The donation consists of 50 IBC totes (1,000L each) of eight-per-cent bleach, totalling 50,000 litres, along with 1,800 cases of five-per-cent household bleach (1.5L containers, 6 per case), amounting to 10,800 containers and 19,800 litres.

Stephen Summers, country manager of ANSA Chemicals Jamaica, stated, “ANSA Chemicals Jamaica and our parent company, ANSA McAL Chemicals, are committed to aiding the relief and rebuilding effort by providing quality bleach to support sanitation and water treatment in communities severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. This donation is part of our ongoing commitment to the people of Jamaica in their time of need.”

As part of this initiative, ANSA Chemicals plans to deliver between three to five totes per day, in addition to one container of 1,800 cases of household bleach (1.5L bottles). The company aims to distribute these materials efficiently and effectively to ensure timely access to safe water and sanitisation resources.

“A storm the size of Hurricane Melissa is not something that any government can manage without partnerships, whether multilateral, bilateral, the private sector, or local NGOs. This is one such partnership, and we’re very happy with the donation from ANSA Chemicals,” shared Matthew Samuda, minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation.

GRATEFUL FOR DONATION

“One of the things people don’t contemplate after disasters, until you have a public health crisis, is our ability to keep the place clean and deal with the spread of germs and other similar issues, so we are grateful for this donation.”

The donation is being facilitated by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). Commander Alvin Gayle, director general of ODPEM, welcomed the contribution, noting that it strengthens efforts to manage the public health challenges caused by the hurricane’s impact.

“The donation of chemicals from ANSA Chemicals is quite vital. I think a lot of us underestimate the requirements for sanitation after a disaster, and, as such, this will go a long way to ensure that the Jamaican population remains safe,” Gayle expressed.

ANSA Chemicals Jamaica is a leading provider of chemical products in the Caribbean, specialising in solutions that improve public health and enhance community well-being. As part of the ANSA McAL Group of Companies, ANSA Chemicals maintains a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and corporate social responsibility.