1. IMPACT REPORT: HURRICANE IRMA
September 14,
IMPACT REPORT: HURRICANE IRMA
(U) Recovery operations underway post Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Jose.
(U) OVERVIEW:
Recovery operations are underway as humanitarian aid organizations are receiving funding, coordination and supplies. As needs are slowly being addressed, long term operations are also underway to bring stabilization to the affected areas. The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) is a regional inter-governmental agency for disaster management in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). CDEMA is the leading coordinating agency for aid and recovery following the disasters of Hurricane Irma and Jose. The states participating in this coordination are: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Virgin Islands.
(U) ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE
The Caribbean Islands already struggled with coastal erosion, a struggling economy dependent on tourism and outbreaks of mosquito borne diseases. Recovery efforts are focused on the immediate needs for critical infrastructure and humanitarian aid. As sustainment operations are also underway, it is important that the Caribbean states protect themselves from rising seas and future storms. Methods of rehabilitation could include reef rehabilitation, sea wall defense, and mangroves that help protect against storm surges.
(U) INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION:
CDEMA in collaboration with Participating States, regional and international partners, has deployed over 90 response personnel to the impacted States and currently has teams in Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Virgin Islands (UK), and Turks Caicos Islands. CDEMA has also deployed a 19 member CDRU team in the Virgin Islands (UK) to establish communication systems and receive and distribute emergency relief supplies. The CDRU delivered 5 tons of relief supplies for distribution in Tortola. RNAT teams undertook assessments on Tortola including support for schools assessment. The COST continues to provide support to the EOC in the Virgin Islands (UK) as well as the Turks and Caicos Islands.  The CDAC team in Anguilla is concluding their assessments and RNAT teams are in the process of undertaking assessments in South Caicos, Grand Turk and Provincials.

2. September 14, 2017 1600 Antigua & Barbuda Turks & Caicos Islands
COUNTRY
RECOVERY EFFORTS
NEEDS PRIORITIES
Antigua & Barbuda
3 additional RITs will be deployed: 1 general RIT (St Kitts and Nevis), 1 psychosocial support (Antigua & Barbuda), 1 CTP (Antigua & Barbuda), as well 1 FACT for shelter (Antigua & Barbuda).
Pre-positioning of non-food items ongoing for following Red Cross National Societies: Antigua and Barbuda, St Kitts and Nevis.
IFRC is also sharing key messages to the affected population and with Red Cross National Societies.
At least 7 surge staff currently deployed.
2 specialists in cash transfer were deployed
(1 Regional Intervention Team member – RIT to St Kitts and Nevis, and a Spanish Red Cross delegate to Antigua & Barbuda).
Emergency Appeal for Antigua & Barbuda and St. Kitts and Nevis, CHF 1,128,171
DART staff in Antigua, The Bahamas, and St. Martin continues to evaluate the priority needs of hurricane-affected households and meet with response stakeholders—including host country officials, Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) representatives, and USAID/OFDA partners.
The Regional Security System (RSS) has facilitated the movement of relief supplies, personnel and equipment between Barbados, Anguilla, Antigua and Virgin Island (UK).
The Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross have been giving out relief items, such as mattresses, hygiene kits, and clean-up kits, and working to minimize water-borne diseases.
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has purchased two new generators for Barbuda to restore power to the island. These electrical supplies will be shipped to Antigua from the United States by this weekend.
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) sent their team of disaster response experts to the island nation as recovery efforts begin to pull the community back together.
The airport is open and electricity has been restored in the capital of St. John’s and most parts of the island.
Payments from CCRIF SPC totaling approximately US$29.6 million to the Governments of Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, St. Kitts and Nevis, Turks and Caicos Islands, Haiti and The Bahamas on their Tropical Cyclone (TC) insurance policies that they hold with CCRIF.
General Items
Generators
Disposable wipes
Water purifiers
Water treatment
tablets
Water pumps
Buckets
Containers for
storage
First aid kits
Painkillers
Batteries
Torches
Household Items
Sleeping cots
Mattresses
Pillows
Bed linen
Towels
Kitchen Utensils
Items for Infants/Babies
Dried/canned milk
Nappies (various sizes)
Baby bottles
Toys for children
Building Materials
Steel
Lumber
Plywood
Roofing material
Tarpaulin
Windows
Doors
Nails (assorted)
Screws (assorted)
Hammers
Screwdrivers
Toilets
Industry
Fishing pot wires
Buoys
Women/Men Toiletries
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Body lotion
Sanitary napkins
Shaving items for both men and women
Food
Dried goods
Canned foods
Bottled water
Turks & Caicos Islands
CANTO is providing emergency telecommunications support in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Food items
Water cases
Tarpaulins
Water containers
2.5 Megawatt generators
Cleaning supplies
Mosquito repellent
Shelter facilities

3. September 14, 2017 1600 Anguilla British Virgin Islands COUNTRY
RECOVERY EFFORTS
NEEDS PRIORITIES
Anguilla
Sectors needing assessments are currently being conducted to prioritize restoration efforts
The Government aims to have critical sector services functional within the next six (6) months.
British Red Cross appeal open for Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, and Turks & Caicos.
The UK Government will match public donations to the British Red Cross appeal.
The three affected branches prepared for the hurricane by activating their contingency plans and checklists.
They are coordinating with their governments, the British Red Cross is monitoring the situation, and is deploying two Psychosocial Support Team members and 6 emergency response team members to the affected areas.
Airport access remains unclear so it is not possible to give an arrival date in country at this time.
The Regional Security System (RSS) has facilitated the movement of relief supplies, personnel and equipment between Barbados, Anguilla, Antigua and Virgin Island (UK).
Payments from CCRIF SPC totaling approximately US$29.6 million to the Governments of Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, St. Kitts and Nevis, Turks and Caicos Islands, Haiti and The Bahamas on their Tropical Cyclone (TC) insurance policies that they hold with CCRIF.
Water cases
Tarpaulins
Water containers
Generators
Cleaning supplies
Mosquito repellent
comfort kits
Food
Baby kits
first aid kits
matches
Ziplock bags
Paper towel
Buckets
Rubbing alcohol
Medical supplies
British Virgin Islands
Hundreds of UK troops and 50 police officers have been sent to the British Virgin Islands, where around 100 “very serious” prisoners escaped from jail after the hurricane.
Widespread damage on Tortola and Virgin Gorda, which has ordered a 6 a.m.-to-9 p.m. curfew.
They are coordinating with their governments.
The British Red Cross is monitoring the situation, and is deploying two Psychosocial Support Team members and 6 emergency response team members to the affected areas.
Sat phones
EMT kits
Chain saws
Hand tools
Wheel barrows
Cots
Tarps
Plywood
Flashlights
Batteries
Fuel pump
Water jugs
Water purification tablets
Towels
Blankets
Baby food and formula
Diapers
Adult diapers
Laptops
Printers
Repeat antennae
Mobile repeaters

4. Aid to Affected Countries/Islands
September 14,
Aid to Affected Countries/Islands
COUNTRY
RECOVERY EFFORTS
Puerto Rico &
U.S Virgin Islands &
St Thomas
approximately 10,000 DoD personnel supporting response operations in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge, the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp, the dock landing ship USS Oak Hill, and dry cargo ship USNS McLean are conducting relief operations in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Marines from the 26th MEU battalion landing team conducting logistical and support operations in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is assessing the Schneider Regional Medical Center the principal medical facility on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The Corps of Engineers is also coordinating the shipment of a 750-kilowatt generator to St. Thomas to assist in restarting the island's power plant.
U.S. Transportation Command will lift the 602nd Area Medical Support Company to St. Thomas with primary and emergency patient care capability.
Hospitals running
Government facilities resumed services, including schools.
Airports running
Partially restored electricity (93.23%). Water services to 100% of the population.
PRNG continue supporting relief efforts on the island. 65th Infantry Regiment was activated to help with relief efforts in US Virgin Islands.
Received $2.5m in emergency funds for reconstruction of highways and roads as part of the “Emergency Relief Program” from the US Department of Transportation.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Pre-positioning of non-food items ongoing for following Red Cross National Societies: Antigua and Barbuda, St Kitts and Nevis.
IFRC is also sharing key messages to the affected population and with Red Cross National Societies.
At least 7 surge staff currently deployed.
2 specialists in cash transfer were deployed
(1 Regional Intervention Team member – RIT to St Kitts and Nevis, and a Spanish Red Cross delegate to Antigua & Barbuda).
Emergency Appeal for Antigua & Barbuda and St. Kitts and Nevis, CHF 1,128,171
Payments from CCRIF SPC totaling approximately US$29.6 million to the Governments of Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, St. Kitts and Nevis, Turks and Caicos Islands, Haiti and The Bahamas on their Tropical Cyclone (TC) insurance policies that they hold with CCRIF.
Haiti
St Barthélemy and St Martin/Saint Maarten
DART staff in Antigua, The Bahamas, and St. Martin continues to evaluate the priority needs of hurricane-affected households and meet with response stakeholders—including host country officials, Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) representatives, and USAID/OFDA partners.
St Martin: Authorities report 60% remain uninhabitable. Power has been restored to approximately 50% of the population.
French government deployed 85,000 tons of food and 1 million liters of water, as well as medicine and emergency equipment to St. Martin and St. Barthelemy. French police and soldiers have had little presence on ground and looting is rampant. The Netherlands send additional troops (150; 450 are already in the island) to St Maarten to maintain law and order and to help repair infrastructure.
Citizens report problems with aid deliveries.
Most of the infrastructure is destroyed, including airports. French President Emmanuel Macron stated facilities might reopen by the end of the week. All of the island’s schools have been damaged or destroyed.
Airport in St. Barth reopened.
Red Cross is the main organization on ground helping with recovery efforts.
Various organizations, such as WFP and UNICEF are sending emergency supplies. Neighboring countries such as Dominica and St.Kitts are also supporting relief efforts.

5. September 14, 2017 1600 COUNTRY RECOVERY EFFORTS Cuba Barbados Bahamas
Most hospitals in the capital already have electricity.
The surgical clinical teaching hospital Salvador Allende, in the capital, seriously damaged by falling trees and electricity problems, reestablished that service as part of recovery actions.
Priority is given to the power lines that feed hospitals and other important centers for the population.
The Government of Cuba has the necessary resources to carry out the recovery phase.
The Government of Japan decided to provide emergency relief goods (water purifiers, portable jerry cans, etc.) to the Republic of Cuba, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Guantanamo, Imías, El Salvador, Niceto Pérez and Caimanera, went to normal since the damages were less serious.
Water service has been restored in about half of the supply systems damaged by Hurricane.
A program was designed to guarantee sanitation in many areas, the distribution of water through water trucks, and the cleaning of cisterns with motor pumps.
Work is in progress for the livestock recovery program.
In the Havana 187 circuits have been reconnected, out of a total of 302, and 40 were ready for activation on Tuesday night.
About 33% of the affected 5,174 fixed telephone lines in Ciego de Avila have been restored.
There is currently a campaign in course to prevent water and mosquito borne diseases on the medias.
The epidemiological surveillances systems have been reinforced and there is an active search for unidentified fever cases.
Since the recovery phase was announced, extensive sanitation work is being carried out in all schools across the country with the help of teachers to create the best conditions possible for the timely return of students.
Boarding school students are gradually returning to their schools, based on the programmed schedule for each province and on the availability of transportation.
The national railway connections between the western and eastern region were re-established.
The Venezuelan Minister of Justice, Nestor Reverol, announced the departure of a humanitarian mission from the country's Maiquetia Airport to the island of Cuba.
Barbados
The Regional Security System (RSS) has facilitated the movement of relief supplies, personnel and equipment between Barbados, Anguilla, Antigua and Virgin Island (UK).
Bahamas
DART staff in Antigua, The Bahamas, and St. Martin continues to evaluate the priority needs of hurricane-affected households and meet with response stakeholders—including host country officials, Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) representatives, and USAID/OFDA partners.
The Bahamas Red Cross Society has also been active in the community, providing material necessities to the estimated 3,000 people exposed to Irma’s effects.
All airports in The Bahamas are now open and operating, with international and domestic service.
The Port of Nassau is expected to welcome cruise ships midweek.
Payments from CCRIF SPC totaling approximately US$29.6 million to the Governments of Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, St. Kitts and Nevis, Turks and Caicos Islands, Haiti and The Bahamas on their Tropical Cyclone (TC) insurance policies that they hold with CCRIF.