Tropical Storm Lili 2002

Storm Lili impacted the islands of Barbados, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Saint Lucia between Sunday September 22 until the early morning of Tuesday September 24, 2002 when the all clear was issued.
TS Lili had characteristics of 45 -- 55mph sustained wind speeds with gusts up to 65 -- 75mph. St Vincent reported experiencing near hurricane force wind conditions. Rainfall estimates ranged from 2 to 4inches in most areas. No significant flooding situations were reported in any of the islands. However, Storm Surges were reported in NE St. Vincent, Barbados, Saint Lucia and N. Grenada

The estimate of damages in Saint Lucia presently stood at approximately EC$20.3m with the agriculture sector accounting for EC$20m of the total

The preliminary damage report and estimate stated:

i. Damages to Dennery
Walls, general cleaning and clearing of drains $30,000.00
Sand Replacement $55,000.00
Partial Road reinstatement; 95 meters of hardcore $15,000.00
Sub-Total $100,000.00

ii. Utilities
Water No Damages reported
Electricity $87,000.00
Telephone $30,000.00
Sub-Total $117,000.00

iii. Ministry of Woks& Public Utilities
(drains, land slide clearance) $37,000.00

iv. Ministry of Agriculture (4000 acres of Bananas) $20m

v. Saint Lucia National Trust
(tree clearance) $2000.00

Source: https://goo.gl/1X8dTR

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