As another Atlantic hurricane season unfolds, Barbadians must ensure they are prepared for what comes before, during and after a storm.
In this weekend’s Sunday Sun, our 24-page feature on the hurricane season brings together the voices of meteorologists, emergency responders, architects, health professionals and volunteers, to provide practical advice based on our own experiences and the lessons learned across the Caribbean.
Readers will gain an inside look at how forecasters at the Barbados Meteorological Services monitor developing weather systems and why experts continue to stress that, regardless of seasonal predictions, “it only takes one” storm to have a devastating impact.
The publication also explores how families can strengthen their homes, assemble effective emergency kits, and understand what to expect if they need to seek shelter.
The feature also examines the often-overlooked emotional impact hurricanes can leave behind. Mental Health consultant Dr Janelle Chase-Mayers draws on her work with survivors in Dominica and Jamaica to explain why recovery involves far more than rebuilding damaged homes.
Readers will also meet the volunteers and emergency responders working quietly behind the scenes every hurricane season. From amateur radio operators who keep communications alive when conventional networks fail, to District Emergency Organisation volunteers and the Roving Response Team.
Whether you are already prepared this hurricane season or you are now reviewing your emergency plan for the season, this comprehensive special feature offers practical guidance to help every Barbadian prepare for the months ahead.
Check out our hurricane feature in this weekend’s Sunday Sun.