Relief, recovery and rebuilding.
This is the focus in Dominica, exactly one month after Hurricane Maria slammed into the island as a Category 5 storm, killing dozens and destroying homes and businesses.
The good news coming out of the country is that the main roadways have been cleared, many companies and government offices have reopened for business in Roseau and as many as 23 schools were scheduled to be reopened today.
These and other updates were provided in a statement today from the Discover Dominica Authority, which outlined the pace of the recovery effort and the work which still remains to be done.
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Main roadways have been cleared and damage is still being assessed.
Over 275 tons of food and 45,000 gallons of water have been distributed to over 93 communities.Â
All banks, some businesses and government offices are now open for business in the city.
The Ministry of Education is working to have 23 schools reopened by October 18, 2017. Many schools will reopen in in their original buildings, while others will operate on a shift system or in an alternate location.
 Travel
Most roads are safe for driving and motorists are advised to proceed with caution in certain areas. Â
LIAT Airlines and Seaborne have resumed commercial flights to Dominica and are operating at a limited capacity.
Utilities
The Dominica Water and Sewage Company (DOWASCO) has restored drinking water supply to 55% of its network and work is ongoing to restore pipe borne water to other communities.
The Dominica Electricity Services (DOMLEC) has restored electricity to parts of the capital city Roseau, Portsmouth and are continuing restoration of electricity to other communities.
Mobile phone service providers FLOW and Digicel have restored access to their mobile networks to a number of communities.  FLOW has restored 21 of its 49 mobile sites and land line phone service has been restored to parts of Roseau, Canefield, St. Joseph, Portsmouth, Morne Daniel, Mahaut and Pond Cassee. Digicel has restored mobile service to communities in the north, south and west as well as Roseau, Portsmouth and environs. (PR)
