Driving Through the Aftermath: Navigating Grenada's Post-Hurricane Beryl Roads

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6 күн бұрын

On 1st July 2024 hurricane Beryl made landfall as a category 4 destroying the sister islands of Carriacou and Petit Martinique.
On the mainland of Grenada most of the damages to houses were on the northern side of the island, but there were loads of fallen trees all over the island.
Here is a look at what it was like driving on the road a few hours after the hurricane.
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@robinsonvancrusoe1339 4 күн бұрын

I'm from Florida in the US. We get hurricanes regularly during hurricane season every year. I know how scary it can be especially if you aren't used to them or live in a structure not so secure. I used to live in an rv and had to evacuate everytime. Now i live in an apartment and am safer.. I think I would be more scared if I didn't live inland where it's safer. Usually we don't get the devastation that the coast can sometimes experience. We still prepare. Luckily stores and other business are able to open back up quickly and try to make sure shelves are sufficiently stocked ahead of time.. Planning ahead is key I think for us. It's so heartbreaking to see all the devastation I'm seeing. I just wish I could help everyone. So much love and hugs to everyone affected by this storm. ❤

@drcartervet 3 күн бұрын

Florida gets hit a lot yes. For Grenada it's been 20 years since one this major

@edwinanalchawee5739 3 күн бұрын

I was living in Fla. I was in Andrew, Wilma and Katrina. All were something. I remember always getting sick before with bronchitis. I live in aVegas nwo

@uberlpn 4 күн бұрын

I am new to your channel, KZfaq recommended it. I am happy that you are safe and had minimal damages!!! The Caribbean and it's Peoples are a beautiful region of this world! I did enjoy the drive, thank you!

@drcartervet 3 күн бұрын

Welcome to the channel, thanks for the support. Thankfully we don't get hit every year, although the scare is there.

@uberlpn 3 күн бұрын

@@drcartervet I spent some time on a pacific island and even if a typhoon comes close it is scary.....I more then likely will be sending a donation to one of the islands. You take care and stay safe.....

@Dragonflyy473 4 күн бұрын

Thx for de update..now de hardwork n rebuilding begins..

@drcartervet 4 күн бұрын

The work begins yes.

@vanessanfowler 3 күн бұрын

It looks like, so far, that you guys got off lightly as so far I am only 4 minutes in and everything is green. Carriacou is salt burnt and shockingly destroyed. Tragic that you all have to weather these storms every year and never know what might happen. The Grenadines are the most beautiful islands. I am very lucky to have sailed around there with a friend, and visited since. Thinking of you all and wishing for help and a speedy recovery for everyone.

@drcartervet 3 күн бұрын

Yes, the mainland not as bad as carriacou, but the north of the island got hit pretty bad as well.

@user-pm6wy3vu9j 4 күн бұрын

Thanks again, Doc! Stay safe from live cables.

@drcartervet 4 күн бұрын

Thanks. The power was out, but yes.

@user-sj2nc9xd1s 3 күн бұрын

I experienced hurricane Alein in st Lucia 🇱🇨 August 1980. Every time I hear the word hurricane , it makes me feel terrified 😨. Prayers to all those in distress.

@drcartervet 3 күн бұрын

This is my 3rd Hurricane I've experienced in Grenada, but I was in the eye for the other two, so this one was not as scary for me as Ivan in 2004.

@Bellaneph 4 күн бұрын

I've been through 4 eyes and I can't count how many hurricanes with wind and rain. 3 of the 4 eyes were the scariest thing. You just are frozen praying for it to be over. One of the eyes I had to endure was a "sit and spin" type where it just didn't move for 2 days. One year we had back to back eyes (South Florida), within 3 weeks of each other. I even went to a shelter once, but that was almost as scary and so many people crammed in there. Yes, they suck

@avarocky3742 3 күн бұрын

for the 2 day one, how did your house hold up? that sounds terrifying

@Bellaneph 3 күн бұрын

@@avarocky3742 lots of singles gone. Side of attic gone, but not the roof, thank God

@scherinej 4 күн бұрын

I'm assuming this is through parts of St. Davids and St. Georges - Captions may be helpful - Useful video nevertheless.

@drcartervet 3 күн бұрын

yes it started St. George's and went up to St. David's. Thought the signage was in the video

@jkirkland3189 2 күн бұрын

Thank goodness you still have vegetation

@drcartervet Күн бұрын

yes. But Carriacou lost all their vegetation

@charlesjames799 3 күн бұрын

I am also new to your channel, watching from the UK. I was searching for updates on Petite Martinique for my wife has family there and on Carriacou and this hurricane beryl has absolutely destroyed these islands. I have been too them both over the years in 1975 and 1989 and now they have been decimated.

@drcartervet 3 күн бұрын

Welcome to the channel. I'll be up there helping soon, so maybe she will see her family in one of the upcoming videos. We are very resilient people, we will bounce back.

@marianmoesinger3825 4 күн бұрын

How did Sauteurs in the North of the island make out in the storm? No information has come out on the town's condition. As a tourist to the this beautiful island, Sauteurs, is the go to place for peace and relaxation. Visited and stayed there 15 times in the last 20 years.

@drcartervet 4 күн бұрын

The north of the island has been severely damaged. Im heading up there today to assess. I will do another update soon.

@user-mc7zv5ob4r 3 күн бұрын

You guys be strong am watching from the 🇧🇸 appreciated

@drcartervet 3 күн бұрын

We are rebuilding already thanks

@kajh151 3 күн бұрын

I'm patiently awaiting Miss beryl in Jamaica 😊

@drcartervet 3 күн бұрын

I hope she cools down before getting there.

@kajh151 3 күн бұрын

@drcartervet she's cooling a little but not enough. Might hit us as 4 or 3.

@lindala412 4 күн бұрын

Enjoyed the drive with you. Would you adopt me? 😅

@drcartervet 3 күн бұрын

I am happy you liked it...I'll have to think about the adoption

@paulhowes5094 3 күн бұрын

not too bad there at least

@drcartervet 3 күн бұрын

Yeah it was not too bad, I have footage from the north now and it is a lot worst.

@joancruickshank7771 3 күн бұрын

yes...hurricane gilbert 1988 sept 11 on cayman brac. we fared better than we should have i think.

@drcartervet 3 күн бұрын

Ivan in 2004 did more damage to Grenada mainland, but the sister isles of Carriacou and Petit Martinique are severely damaged from Beryl

@ghost2cry 4 күн бұрын

Can U say where u travelling n the name of the area will be so much better that just music c..but thanks anyway

@rapidrapid2589 3 күн бұрын

Black Bay had a nice Fish Head soup there.

@drcartervet 3 күн бұрын

I passed black bay today

@nanniee3146 3 күн бұрын

To God be ALL the Glory we thank u Father

@kayleengarcia8227 3 күн бұрын

How are hotels in Grenada? Can relief workers stay in Grenada & ferry over to C & PM?? How are the horses?

@drcartervet 3 күн бұрын

Hotels in the south largely unaffected. Many relief workers and efforts coming in yes. I will be on the ground in Carriacou tomorrow to help, so I’ll ask after the 3 horses they have up there

@kayleengarcia8227 3 күн бұрын

Please post Veterinarian items you need….I can start getting donations from my reps & Vets here in FL to ship to you

@drcartervet 3 күн бұрын

I put a box together already, will know what else is needed in the next few days.