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<p>We now have almost 700 military personnel, over 50 police, and a senior search
and rescue adviser from the UK’s fire and rescue services in the Caribbean region
to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. DFID has sent over 18 humanitarian and
logistics advisers in the region, including humanitarian advisers in Anguilla, Turks
and Caicos, and the British Virgin Islands, where they are supporting Governors and
local authorities.</p><p>All UK personnel are deployed as part of a coordinated cross-Government
response, bringing together military, aid, and consular effort. Across the affected
area, our personnel have delivered urgent humanitarian relief, assisted in restoring
vital infrastructure, and supported local institutions in maintaining law and order.
We will continue to work closely with our advisors on the ground and with the Overseas
Territories governments to deploy our specialists where they are most needed.</p><p>The
Government will continue to do all it can to support those affected. Further details
of our work are available on our website.</p>
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