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Hurricane Beryl significantly impacted several Caribbean nations from July 1-4, 2024, notably Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Jamaica. In Grenada, the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique saw extensive damage, with 95-100% of homes either damaged or destroyed. Over 3,000 residents utilized evacuation centers at the storm’s peak. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines experienced widespread infrastructural damage, affecting government buildings, schools, and churches.
Bequia and Union Island were particularly impacted, with 90% of buildings on Union Island, including the airport terminal, severely damaged, displacing over 1,700 people to shelters.
Jamaica’s southern parishes faced substantial disruptions in agriculture, livestock, and health services, with over 400,000 people affected by power outages. Across the most affected regions, there were at least 12 reported fatalities. Approximately 200,000 people in Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines were impacted, leading to significant displacements. The damage to infrastructure posed challenges to rescue and relief operations. The aftermath of Hurricane Beryl created critical needs for emergency shelter, food, clean water, sanitation, and health services, with logistical difficulties complicating aid delivery in the affected areas.
As the hurricane’s intensity varied geographically, impacting sectors and populations differently, this report provides a detailed overview of the priority needs, affected areas, priority groups, and sector-specific needs. It aims to enhance and tailor the coordination, response, and support from humanitarian organizations and the international community, as well as contribute to data collection and assessment efforts.
Source link : https://reliefweb.int/report/grenada/hurricane-beryl-update-2-08-july-2024
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Publish date : 2024-07-08 07:40:08
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