Hurricane

•  Example of natural disaster: Hurricane Irma, Category 5, September 2017. It was a huge rotating storm with strong winds and rain.

  Where it happened: The hurricane hit the Caribbean Island of Barbuda on 6 September, Florida,Saint Martin
• Long-term responses: A state of emergency was declared in many Caribbean countries and South-East USA; 90% of buildings in Barbuda were partially destroyed and many people were left homeless.

  Aid agencies delivered millions of dollars in medical aid to health care in the Caribbean and South-Eastern USA.

  • Individuals, corporations, NGOs and health care companies delivered medical products and financial support to medical providers who care for thousands of people still affected by Hurricane Irma.
• • Fishermen and fisherwomen in Barbuda received new boats and equipment to start replacing everything that was lost when Hurricane Irma struck.
  • In St Martin, repairs to houses have been completed, especially new hurricane-proof roofs, which will be able to protect families from future hurricanes.
  • Shipments of hurricane safety packs have been donated to families in case such a natural disaster of this severity happens again.