Cayman Hurricane Disaster Update

Cayman Brac was virtually destroyed by Hurricane Paloma…

There has been a lot of mis-information circulated in the international media. Although the larger island of Grand Cayman generally escaped the wrath of Hurricane Paloma, the sister islands of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman endured a direct strike recorded at a Category 4. According to The Caymanian Compass, “Up to 1,000 people have been left homeless…”

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reverse the devastation on Cayman Brac.(Please note: No PayPal account is needed. Just insert the amount at the top of the page and then click the “Continue” link at the bottom of the page.)

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As reported by Cayman News Service on November 8th: “Although Little Cayman seems to have suffered considerable damage as well at this point it is Cayman Brac that has certainly had the worst hit. [District Commissioner Ernie] Scott said that some 90% of homes have lost part or all of their roofs. Billy’s Supermarket has been destroyed, gas stations are crushed, the police station and airport are damaged and the islands last remaining hotel, Brac Reef resort is devastated.”

Please note that last statement about the Brac Reef resort. Unlike Grand Cayman, the Brac (as it is known by its residents) does not have a stream of income from the investment community. It relies upon tourism for much of its income and the last remaining hotel was demolished by Paloma at what would normally be the start of the tourist season.

Click here to view Courtney Platt’s professional photos of the aftermath.

Click here to view a visual report by Cayman Net News.

Currently, most of the island remains without electricity or running water. Many people lost their homes and all their worldly possessions. Others lost their livelihood. Too many lost both. 

Rotary’s role in the island’s recovery…

On Tuesday, November 11th, a joint meeting of the Grand Cayman Rotary clubs was held to determine the best way Rotarians could help the residents of Cayman Brac recover from this disaster. This blog was established to provide a communication resource for people around the world to learn about the plight of the Cayman Brac residents and to help relieve their suffering.

You can help by making a donation to the
Rotary Clubs of the Cayman Islands Hurricane Relief Fund.