Hurricane Earl 2010

Several areas in Tortola hit hard including Cane Garden Bay and Ballast Bay. High winds and sea swells led to trees being uprooted and houses being affected by flooding. British Virgin Islands incurred 7 Million in damages, half of this 3 ½ million was due to damage to properties, and loss of hours in public service. 3 of the hotels that were damaged estimated needing US 300,000 each to repair infrastructure and deal with beach erosion. In the island of Anegada many businesses suffered losses. French (2010a) This island coastal resources and infrastructure was mainly affected.

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