International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC’s Post

Hurricane Beryl has caused unprecedented devastation across the Caribbean, making its destructive path through Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Dominica, Barbados, and Jamaica. Local Red Cross teams are already on the ground providing support despite significant challenges in accessing the affected areas. The IFRC calls on governments, donors and stakeholders to support its response and early action efforts as humanitarian needs continue to grow and the storm season is forecast to be one of the most active on record. https://bit.ly/4d65diX

In Grenada, Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Carriacou, damaging 95 percent of homes on the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique. The needs are immense: from basic needs, food, clothing, shelter, water, to support for livelihoods and psychosocial support. The Grenada Red Cross is distributing relief items and coordinating with authorities to restore communication and power services. The IFRC launched an emergency appeal to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected in Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados and Jamaica for the next 12 months. Urgent support and solidarity are needed. https://bit.ly/4eUG10j

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"The entire house seemed to be coming apart. My husband shouted 'RUN', and we raced towards the hospital. When we emerged...we were on a different island". It's been eleven weeks since Hurricane Beryl devastated St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Shanika's story still breaks our hearts. Our teams quickly mobilised, with respect going to MapAction, World Food Programme, World Central Kitchen and other key partners for their swift response. Our Responders are still there, and have been working tirelessly in collaboration with many, including working alongside the National Emergency Management Organization, Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Water Mission, Sol Relief, and the incredible people of Union Island to restore their lives and homes. This effort has been further strengthened by our recent MOU with NEMO, ensuring a more streamlined and effective disaster response across the region. We couldn't have achieved this without the unwavering support of our donors, volunteer Responders, and partners. Read more about our response to Hurricane Beryl, and see how you can support our work: https://lnkd.in/gF26iAad Image of Responders salvaging valuables and sentimental items from destroyed homes - captured by Responder Mark Atton 📷 . #disasterresponse #humanitarianresponse #humanitarians #ngos #volunteers #hurricaneberyl #hurricanerelief #caribbeanrecovery #unionIsland

Malibu had an earthquake this morning, Southern California (and elsewhere) is battling multiple wildfires and the Gulf coast was struck by another hurricane yesterday. Disasters can, do and will happen anywhere, anytime. If one of these events happened in your area today, would you know what to do? Would you be able to act quickly and safely? If you had to evacuate, what then? What about the day after? THIS is why preparedness is so important! And it doesn't have to be hard: start by thinking about what you'd need if you had to leave your home for 3 days. Visit the link in the comments to learn more and prepare your household today! #NationalPreparednessMonth

The recent Hurricane Beryl devastated the Caribbean islands, particularly Grenada. The storm marked the earliest occurrence of such a powerful hurricane, causing extensive destruction and highlighting the urgent need for effective disaster response and community support. The resilience and preparedness of the affected regions were tested, emphasizing the importance of swift recovery efforts and the solidarity of global support. The aftermath of Hurricane Beryl also underscored the severe economic and emotional toll on the affected regions. Let’s take a closer look at its impact on the route it took #HurricaneBeryl #ClimateChange #DisasterResponse #CommunityResilience #SupportAndRecovery #Caribbean #Caribbeanislands #Latinamerica #Southamerica #America #Parametricinsurance

The unprecedented impact of Hurricane Beryl has left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean, affecting Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, and Jamaica. The IFRC and National Red Cross teams are on the ground, providing life-saving assistance and essential supplies to the hardest-hit communities. The need for support is immense, and we call on governments, donors, and stakeholders to join us in our response and early action efforts. Together, we can help these communities recover and prepare for future challenges. https://lnkd.in/ebAb2Mnm