Hurricane Beryl Barbados

The recent devastation of Hurricane Beryl left Barbados residents with much to contemplate.
Before the storm, Barbadians gathered their essentials, ranging from water and non-perishable food to first aid kits and flashlights. When Beryl finally made landfall on July 6th around six in the morning, sustained winds of up to 145 kilometers per hour (90 miles per hour) caused widespread damage across the island nation.
Among those areas hardest hit by Beryl was Christ Church, where fallen trees littered roadways and uprooted power lines, leaving thousands without electricity or running water. Local resident Alex Jordan remembers waking up in the midst of the howling wind and torrential rain as his house shook back and forth. "It was like being on a roller coaster," he later recounted.
Yet amidst the destruction, Barbadians responded with remarkable resilience. The Barbadian Defence Force, police, and other emergency services worked tirelessly to restore order and provide assistance to those in need. Community members also rallied together, offering shelter, food, and comfort to their neighbors.
Following the storm's passage, the eyes of the Barbadian community turned towards recovery. As the government and various aid organizations coordinated the restoration of basic services and infrastructure, volunteers from all walks of life came together to help with the cleanup and rebuilding efforts.