A preliminary assessment of the agricultural sector in the aftermath of Hurricane Dean
On August 19, 2007, Hurricane Dean a powerful category four storm passed 60 miles to the South of Jamaica. Parishes such as St. Elizabeth, Manchester, Clarendon and Portland, which have their border on the Southern tip of the island suffered severe damage. The Agricultural Sector, particularly in those parishes was not spared. This final report provides a breakdown of damages per parish and by industry. Total damages to the sector amounted to over J$9 billion.
The preliminary assessments, as well as the responses from International Development Partners were instrumental in the crafting of strategies that allowed the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands to respond appropriately to the crisis.