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HIGHLIGHTS
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State of Emergency continues for Carriacou and Petite Martinique but discontinued for mainland Grenada as of July 2nd, 2024. The country fully open for business in mainland Grenada as of July 3rd, 2024. Schools closed for students until the end of the term on July 5th, 2024, teachers returned to work as of July 3rd, 2024.
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A team visited Carriacou and Petite Martinique on July 2nd, 2024, which included the Prime Minister, National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA), Ministry of Health (MoH), Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF), National Water and Sewage Authority (NAWASA), Grenada Electricity Services Limited (Grenlec), Digicel and Flow. Cabinet Ministers viewed devastation in Carriacou and Petite Martinique on July 3rd, 2024.
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In Carriacou still no electricity, water or communications. The immediate needs are food, water, shelter including cots and tarpaulin. An updated needs list to be shared publicly on July 3rd, 2024 – medical needs to follow.
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Decisions from Emergency Meeting of Cabinet held July 2nd, 2024, in Grenada: - National Clean-Up Campaign to commence Saturday July 6th, 2024
- Task force formed to complete a detailed damage and loss assessment
- Task force to review the budget
- Task force set-up to coordinate relief efforts from numerous foreign partners
- Task force to champion the effects of climate change on SIDS in relation to disasters -
In St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the national team was in the field on 3rd July, 2024 conducting a local assessment.
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The immediate needs are:
o Roof repairs for the Smart health facilities in Union and Mayreau to facilitate full resumption of health services.
o Temporary housing for 16 healthcare workers -
On 3rd July 2024, PAHO facilitated the procurement of water, hygiene and sanitation supplies and equipment (including water pumps) for Union Island health team.