Public Announcement

Re: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Disaster Relief - Hurricane Beryl

On July 1, 2024, Beryl slammed into Saint Vincent and the Grenadines as a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 150mph (240km/h) , unleashing fury on our multi-island state and leaving in its wake immense destruction. These powerful winds and torrential rains caused widespread structural damage throughout the island with several roofs blown off leaving thousands of people without shelter, electricity, telecommunication services, and food supplies. The Southern Grenadine Island of Union Island bore the brunt of this dangerous hurricane . A staggering 90% of homes there were either severely damaged or destroyed. The island’s airport also suffered significant damage. Similar devastation was reported in the Grenadine islands of Mayreau and Canouan.

The Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, working with its overseas missions, has sprung into action to quickly tackle the long list of post-hurricane priorities facing the nation. As such, the Government has established a Disaster Relief Fund Website that will facilitate online financial contributions in support of the hurricane relief efforts. Please feel free to visit www.svghurricanrelief.gov.vc to make your contributions. Kindly note that this website will go live within the next 36 hours. Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund can also be made using the attached banking information

Based on preliminary assessments, the Government has also provided an immediate needs list for emergency supplies. As such the Consulate General working with SVG Relief Inc. has established two collection hubs in Brooklyn. Further information can be found in the documents contained hereunder.

Please feel free to contact the office of the Consulate General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to the United States at (212)-687-4490 or email mail784@svgconsualteny.org .

The Consulate General continues to stand in solidarity with our family and friends. In the words of our honorable Prime Minister, “They are us and we are them. We will comfort, console, shelter, and feed our people. We will build it back!”

We are all in this together!