Months later, storm damage lingers
Created: Jan 06, 2015 07:00 AM (Updated: Jan 06, 2015 08:46 AM)
A number of buildings in the Somerset area are still without roofs as a result of Hurricane Gonzalo hitting the island in October.
The direct hit of Hurricane Gonzalo wreaked havoc on unsecured boats around the Island more than two months ago — and the damage remains visible.
The Royal Gazette took stock of lingering damage along the shores and waters of the West End just before Christmas.
Stricken vessels could be seen at various sites despite the Department of Marine and Ports Services giving an ultimatum that damaged boats would have to be relocated by November 10.
As our photographs attest, casualties from the impact of Hurricane Gonzalo and Hurricane Fay the week before are still in need of attention.
A number of buildings in the Somerset area are still without roofs as a result of Hurricane Gonzalo hitting the island in October.
Hurricane casualties: Clockwise from top picture, a number of boats that were sunk, damaged or that broke loose during October’s twin hurricanes could be spotted in the West End despite the Department of Marine and Ports ordering that they be moved by November 10
A number of buildings in the Somerset area are still without roofs as a result of Hurricane Gonzalo hitting the island in October.
A number of buildings in the Somerset area are still without roofs as a result of Hurricane Gonzalo hitting the island in October.
