Impact : On the 21st Sept 1998, Hurricane Georges impacts St. Kitts & Nevis. 10,000 people were affected and damage estimated at 400, 000,000 USD . The center of the storm passed directly over St.Kitts. The housing stock was seriously damaged.
There were five hurricane-related deaths in St. Kitts and Nevis. On both islands, the supply of electricity and water was curtailed and phone services hampered as a result of the storm. According to a preliminary damage assessment conducted by the St. Kitts National Emergency Management Agency, total damage equals $445 million. The northern and western areas of the island are most damaged, but the southern tip (a major tourist site) was in need of some repair. The tourist industry in St. Kitts was also affected by the destruction of the main pier and berthing platform in Bassterre and the damage of several major hotels. Because St. Kitts relies on its tourist industry for much of its national income, the economic effects of the hurricane will be more significant than initial damage assessments indicate. The loss of 50% of the 1999 sugar harvest will also negatively impact the island's economy. Twenty-five percent of the homes on St. Kitts were destroyed, temporarily displacing 2,500 people (many of whom had to seek refuge with friends and relatives). Other infrastructure damage in St. Kitts includes roofing loss to 60% of the housing stock and to many schools, lifeline facilities, commercial businesses, and public buildings. The airport was 25% damaged -- with repair work needed on the main terminal and control tower. Press sources report a total of $39 million worth of damage in Nevis as a result of Hurricane Georges. The National Disaster Coordinator in Nevis indicated $1 million worth of damage to the electrical system and $2.5 million worth of damage to the agricultural sector. Damage to dwellings was less severe in Nevis than in St. Kitts. No homes were destroyed and only 30-40 (10-15%) had minor damage to roofing. Several schools and hotels in Nevis were also damaged, and many beaches were eroded.
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