BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – Officials in Nevis said the island escaped significant damage during the passage of Tropical Storm Philippe earlier this week,
In a statement on Wednesday, Premier Mark Brantley said Brian Dyer, the Director of the Nevis Disaster Management Department (NDMD), submitted a report to the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) where he outlined the storm’s impact.
“Damage reported across the island thus far has been minimal. The Health sector had no reported damages. About the social sector, two homes reported issues with missing asphalt shingles. There were no reports of damage from the faith-based organizations,” he said.
“Schools were closed, and the government and private sector curtailed the working hours of the workforce as a safety measure. There were no reports of flooding issues.”
Brantly said there was minor damage to crops like bananas, papaya, corn, and shade houses in agriculture. A fishing vessel was also destroyed.
Brantley disclosed damage to the canopy at the Charlestown Port Facility and the Vance W Amory International Airport picket fence.
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Philippe is continuing its northward journey on a path that will bring storm impacts to Bermuda later on Thursday. It will eventually bring heavy rain and gusty winds to portions of New England and Atlantic Canada this weekend.
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