Of course, to get working hydrants, San Pedro would probably first have to solve a ballooning water shortage problem. So that's probably not going to happen anytime soon.
But, in the interim, they have lots of goodwill to get by on. Jules Vasquez saw today how the island is coming together to help the fire victims:...
Jules Vasquez reporting
The dollar drive on Middle Street outside Reef Radio in San Pedro seemed to be doing especially well today.
Inside, it looked even better.
Martin Dawson - Red Cross - San Pedro
"Well I would say this community is really united. When a disaster happens, everybody comes together and willing to help each other."
Hon. Manuel Junior Heredia - Belize Rural South - Area Rep.
"We have been known as very good with type of activity. San Pedro is very united, a very united community."
Reef Radio and TV has been providing the platform to unite the community:
Eiden Salzaar - Manager - Reef Radio
"We see people coming with 5 dollars, we see people coming in with 1 dollar, 2 dollars, and we see big business coming with a thousand, 2 thousand dollars donation. So, what you are seeing today is more a unity effort by the community of San Pedro."
Reporter
"Is there a target of funds that you all are trying to reach?"
Eiden Salzaar - Manager - Reef Radio
"We want as much as possible. We do not have a set target. We did not set a target because we feel that what transpired a few days ago has a lot of loss financial wise. So, we need to raise as much as needed and up to 10 o'clock it was a little over 15 thousand if I'm not mistaken."
And the victims need all the help they can get:
Martin Dawson - Red Cross - San Pedro
"There were three houses that were burnt and 6 different families. So, we have the information of all those people."
Hon. Manuel Junior Heredia - Belize Rural South - Area Rep.
"NEMO has done its part. This morning arrived 12 mattresses, stove, tanks, goodies and so forth. Our people have been extremely good in responding."
Eiden Salzaar - Manager - Reef Radio
"It doesn't matter how small or how big the donation is as long as it comes from the heart to the victims involved."
At the end of the day, the telethon raised $26,750.
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