Nevis Weathering Tropical Storm Ernesto
“Now that Tropical Storm Ernesto has passed we are assessing the damage and thus far reports are that we’ve had some minimal damage such as fallen trees, persons suffering minor property damage; certainly no deaths and no bodily injuries, so I believe we should be truly grateful to God for sparing us the worst yet again.”
Premier’s Acknowledgment of Hard Work
The Premier thanked the “hard-working public servants” who ensured that the island was in a state of readiness and who braved storm conditions to make certain that services were restored where there were outages.
Congratulations to Public Services
“I take a moment to congratulate our public services- the Water Department especially- they stayed on throughout the storm. NEVLEC had some interruptions but those were solved quickly. Power for most of the island stayed on and for the parts that were affected NEVLEC was able to report as early as last evening that 99 percent of the island was restored to power,” he said, also extending commendation to the Solid Waste Management workers who were out ensuring garbage was collected on time during the bad weather.
Private Sector’s Support
He also thanked the private sector for giving their employees the opportunity to attend to their own family and personal storm preparations.
Infrastructure Resilience
Premier Brantley credited the island’s resilient infrastructure and competency of the various agencies and departments for Nevis weathering the storm as well as it did.
“I think our response shows our resilience and certainly the resilience of the infrastructure thus far and so we hope to continue to build better as we move forward, knowing that we are in a region that is high risk for storms of this nature. I think preparedness is critical if we are to weather the worst of these occurrences.”
Conclusion
The island has emerged relatively unscathed from the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto, with minimal damage reported and no loss of life. The Premier’s acknowledgment of the hard work of public servants and private sector’s support is a testament to the resilience of Nevis and its ability to weather storms.
FAQs
* What was the impact of Tropical Storm Ernesto on Nevis?
– Minimal damage reported, with fallen trees and minor property damage.
* Were there any fatalities or injuries?
– No, there were no fatalities or injuries reported.
* How quickly was power restored after the storm?
– 99 percent of the island was restored to power by the evening following the storm.
* Who was credited with helping to weather the storm?
– Public servants, including the Water Department, NEVLEC, and Solid Waste Management, as well as the private sector for giving employees time off to prepare for the storm.