St. Vincent and the Grenadines is among countries that will benefit from the $4.5 million dollars in assistance from USAID.
In Grenada and St Vincent and the Grenadines, USAID intends to provide a total of $2 million, $1 million for each country, to bolster relief efforts.
This funding will provide shelter and emergency relief items for several thousand people displaced due to storm damage.
In Jamaica, USAID intends to provide $2.5 million to repair homes, address water and sanitation needs, support logistical operations; and provide essential relief items, such as clean-up kits, hygiene kits, and tarps. USAID will also provide market-based assistance to help affected residents purchase basic household commodities and other needed items.
USAID also plans to provide market-based assistance to affected households to provide critical flexibility in their recovery efforts.
Prior to Hurricane Beryl making landfall in the Caribbean, USAID says it pre-positioned relief supplies in the region, deployed eight staff, and activated 25 disaster experts in seven countries to support response efforts.
