President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Wednesday travelled to Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) to assess the impact of the recent adverse weather conditions and receive firsthand updates from regional officials on the extent of the damage.
The president was informed that more than 100 households and properties across several communities were affected by strong winds, with the majority of the damage involving roofs being partially or completely blown away.
Severe damage was recorded along sections of the coastline, including Henrietta, Richmond, Charity and Bedford, affecting both private residences and government buildings.
President Ali said immediate relief efforts were already underway through a coordinated response.
“We have asked the CDC and the Army Engineering Corps; they’re already on the ground and men on mission,” the President stated.
He explained that the priority would be to provide temporary shelter assistance to affected families through the distribution of tarpaulins while detailed assessments are conducted to determine the scope of repairs required.
Assessment teams are also currently conducting a comprehensive evaluation of damaged properties, with a particular focus on roof restoration works.
Despite the widespread damage, only one injury was reported. Authorities informed the President that a woman sustained a head injury after a shed collapsed during the storm. She was treated at the Suddie Public Hospital before being transferred to Lima Regional Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
The President also received updates on affected communities, including Better Hope, where approximately ten persons were impacted, and Lima Scheme, where around ten homes sustained varying levels of roof damage. Additional reports highlighted damage to the Friendship Health Centre, sections of Riverstown Primary School, and a solar installation in Capoey.
President Ali instructed that immediate assistance be provided to affected residents and public facilities while repair teams move into the impacted areas.
In addition to structural damage, the severe weather caused disruptions to the region’s electricity supply after several utility and streetlight poles were damaged.
However, officials reported significant progress in restoration efforts, noting that approximately 90 per cent of affected customers had already regained power by the time of the President’s visit.