WFP ready to support as first hurricane of the year makes landfall in the Caribbean

“We are actively preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Beryl. In this type of emergency, preparedness is key and every minute counts. WFP is working to support regional and national disaster management agencies to ensure that the people impacted by this storm are able to meet their essential needs and get back on their feet as quickly as possible,” said Brian Bogart, WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Office Director designate.

“WFP’s office in the Caribbean has for years been working to make sure that governments in the region have the assets and personnel needed for a rapid response to this type of emergency,” Bogart added.

Considering the potential for devastating effects on lives and livelihoods in the region, the WFP Caribbean Multi Country Office has deployed personnel to Saint Lucia and Grenada, and have staff on the ground ready to respond in Barbados and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Across the Caribbean, WFP has logistics capabilities and equipment ready for immediate activation and can provide direct assistance to affected communities in the form of food or cash, depending on the specific needs and available resources.

WFP teams in the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba are also closely monitoring Hurricane Beryl and are on standby to respond swiftly as requested by national authorities.

WFP’s Caribbean Multi-Country office was opened in 2018 and covers 22 countries and territories across the English and Dutch Caribbean. WFP works with national governments and regional bodies - such as the Caribbean Disaster and Emergency Management Agency - to strengthen disaster management, social protection, and food systems. These investments place the most vulnerable at the forefront of efforts to strengthen climate resilience at the national and community levels.

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