Grenada Hurricane Beryl PDNA Report

Hurricane Beryl struck Grenada on July 1, 2024, as a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 150 miles (240 kilometers) per hour. This Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) evaluates the disaster's impact on infrastructure, livelihoods, and human welfare. The assessment covers damage and losses across 11 critical sectors, including housing, health, education, agriculture, and energy, and outlines recovery strategies that prioritize resilience, equity, and sustainability. The hurricane caused an estimated $173.24 million in damages and $47.19 million in losses, affecting nearly 40% of Grenada’s population and severely impacting Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

Guided by the principles of social justice and environmental stewardship, the Government of Grenada's recovery vision—“Stronger together, with resilient sectors and empowered communities for a sustainable Grenada”—anchors the strategy. Recommendations include rebuilding resilient housing, restoring critical infrastructure, supporting agriculture and tourism recovery, and addressing vulnerabilities in health, education, and water supply systems. The report emphasizes the needs of female-headed households, children, and marginalized groups and the importance of gender and social inclusion to the recovery effort. The macroeconomic outlook underscores challenges in fiscal deficits and the potential for increased poverty, necessitating targeted social protection programs and investments in disaster risk reduction. The report highlights the need for international collaboration and sustained efforts to ensure Grenada's recovery not only addresses current damage but also enhances the country’s capacity to withstand future shocks.