Hurricane Earl 2010

On Monday, August 30 Hurricane Earl a Category 2 storm passed approximately 73 miles north of St. Kitts-Nevis. The Meteorological Office at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport recorded wind gusts of 45 mph and 3.82 inches of rainfall between 8:00 p.m. Sunday and 2:00 p.m. Monday. Carl Herbert, National Disaster Coordinator at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), said he felt the minimal impact on property was largely due to preparedness efforts of citizens.“People heeded the storm warnings and advice given about prepared for Hurricane Earl, and it showed.

Hurricane Lenny 1999

On the 18th Nov 1999, Hurricane Lenny severely damaged the Nevis coastline, Four Seasons Hotel, Deep Water Harbours (St. Kitts & Nevis). 100 people were left homeless .216 families have were affected. Urban areas, coastal communities, ports, sea defenses and road network have suffered severe damage from flooding and wave action. The international airport sustained no damage but several hotels have suffered water damage; According to the national authorities, the total cost of the damage has been put at USD 41,400,000

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