Disaster Profile

Hurricane Beryl first made landfall as a Category 4 storm on Carriacou Island on the morning of July 1, 2024. With maximum sustained winds of 150 miles (240 kilometers) per hour, the storm damaged practically all of the structures on the island, affecting its entire population, according to reports. The number of people in need of humanitarian assistance is estimated to be nearly 60,000 people. Rough seas and air control tower outages hindered aid responses immediately after the storm.

The aftermath of the hurricane has created critical needs for electricity, emergency shelter, food, clean water, sanitation, and health services, with logistical difficulties complicating aid delivery in the affected areas. The damage to infrastructure also poses challenges to rescue and relief operations. 

We are currently focusing on debris removal because the majority of infrastructure on the island was destroyed, therefore, there is a lot of debris everywhere. In addition, we might be supporting other organizations with food distribution. 

The photos below were taken by our assessment team during the last couple of days.