Hurricane Hugo 1989

Hurricane Hugo reached Category 4 status in the Eastern Caribbean. Dominica did not receive a direct hit but the hurricane had a serious impact. Damage estimated to capital stock were put at EC $ 20 million. Government savings were reduced by EC 11 million as emergency response activities were undertaken. Tourist arrivals fell by 27 % in the next year, 1990. Damage to the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery sector estimated at EC $ 49 million. This included EC$ 48 m direct damage and a further EC $ 1 million in agricultural infrastructure. Agricultural output in general declined by 18 %. Banana output, at recorded levels in 1988 of 79, 000 tonnes, fell to 58,000 tonnes in 1989. Banana exports fell by 30%

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