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Hurricane Beryl Response and Recovery
In July 2024, Hurricane Beryl - one of the most powerful early-season storms on record - caused widespread devastation across the Eastern Caribbean, with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada among the hardest hit. Barbados also experienced damage, particularly to coastal infrastructure and the marine sector. In response, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) worked closely with governments, communities, and regional partners to support immediate response efforts and lay the foundation for resilient recovery.
Post-Disaster Needs Assessments (PDNAs)
At the request of the Governments of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada, UNDP supported and coordinated Post-Disaster Needs Assessments (PDNAs) - a critical step in understanding the full impact of the hurricane and identifying recovery priorities. The PDNAs are helping governments to:
- Assess damage and losses across key sectors
- Identify priority areas for recovery and reconstruction
- Develop comprehensive, evidence-based recovery frameworks
This work ensures that recovery efforts are nationally led, strategically prioritized, and aligned with long-term resilience goals.
Building Forward with Resilience
UNDP contributed to broader United Nations efforts to mobilize resources to meet urgent humanitarian and recovery needs in Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. A regional response plan was developed to support tens of thousands of people affected by the storm. At the same time, UNDP mobilized internal resources and began reorienting existing programmes to address evolving recovery needs.
Beyond immediate recovery, UNDP focused on supporting countries in strengthening systems for disaster preparedness and resilient recovery. This includes ongoing collaboration with partners to enhance national and regional capacities to respond to future shocks.
