Hurricane Ivan 2004

In the Caribbean Sea region, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) estimates the damage at more than US$3 billion -- US$1.85 billion in the Cayman Islands, US$815 million in Grenada, US$360 million in Jamaica, US$40 million in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. 50 homes were severely damaged with 2 homes washed away into the sea; more than two-thirds of residents lost power. The storm affected Trinidad and Tobago and Saint Lucia and impacted Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, causing particular damage to homes. In Saint Vincent, it appears that the windward side of the island incurred significant damage and there are unconfirmed reports that the islands of the Grenadines were also affected. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the Red Cross informs that a storm surge flooded coastal areas and destroyed 19 homes and at least 40 more homes were damaged in other areas.

Source: https://goo.gl/Xmbniq, https://goo.gl/8eiHfr

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