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The secondary data in this report is sourced from the Data Entry and Exploration Platform (DEEP) Atlantic-Caribbean Hurricane Season 2024 Project, launched on 03/07/2024, following Hurricane Beryl's impact on four Caribbean islands, including Barbados. Coordinated with DEEP, IFRC, and GRC, the project initially focused on the hardest-hit countries—St. Vincent and Grenadines, Jamaica, Grenada, and Barbados. It later expanded to include baseline data collection in non-crisis countries like the Cayman Islands, Haiti, and St. Lucia. The data categorization follows the IFRC Analytical Framework 2024. As of 12/08/2024, the project database includes 978 documents and 4,660 tagged entries, covering sources such as local and international media, humanitarian documents from ReliefWeb, and academic content.
OVERVIEW
Hurricane Beryl, a category 4 storm, struck Barbados on July 1, 2024, causing heavy damage to fishing infrastructure and assets, particularly along the island's south and southwest coasts. The hurricane's catastrophic winds and heavy rainfall disrupted essential services such as water, power, and healthcare through the start of July and damaged more than 50 homes. The tourism sector, already weakened by the COVID-19 pandemic, faced further setbacks with damage to accommodations. Key livelihoods, including fishing and agriculture, suffered significant losses, exacerbating economic hardships. Vulnerable populations, particularly women, children, and low-income families, were disproportionately affected. Immediate priorities include restoring livelihoods and supporting early recovery and preparedness for future emergencies. Coordinated efforts by national and international agencies, National Societies along with local community involvement, are crucial to this effort.