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Tobago Oil Spill Escalates to Tier 3 Disaster
Chief Secretary Farley Augustine Prepares To Elevate Oil-spill Disaster To Tier 3
Scarborough, Tobago – February 2024 – In a critical development following the recent oil spill incident, Chief Secretary Farley Augustine announced preparations to elevate the disaster to a Tier 3 level, a classification that necessitates international assistance.
Speaking at a press conference on “Day 3” of the ongoing response to the oil spill, located at the stage by the sea, Chief Secretary Augustine emphasized that “all assistance is needed.” His declaration underscores the severity of the environmental crisis impacting Tobago’s coastlines and marine ecosystems. The move towards a Tier 3 disaster declaration signifies that national resources are being stretched and that comprehensive global support is required for effective containment, cleanup, and long-term recovery efforts for the Tobago oil spill.
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