Assertion attributable to the Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-Common – on Hurricane Beryl
The Secretary-Common is deeply dismayed by the destruction wreaked by Hurricane Beryl, the strongest hurricane in historical past within the Atlantic Ocean through the month of June. The hurricane has already left a path of destruction in Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and is now battering Jamaica earlier than heading in direction of Belize and Mexico.
The Secretary-Common expresses his solidarity with the individuals and Governments of the nations affected by this catastrophe. He extends his honest condolences to the households of the victims and desires a swift restoration to these injured.
The United Nations has supplied its assist to the international locations of the area. Beneath the management of the Resident Coordinators within the space, the UN is working carefully with authorities and our companions to evaluate and reply to the devastation already inflicted, in addition to to organize in locations the place Hurricane Beryl is predicted to make landfall. The UN is prepositioning groups, with others on standby to deploy as wanted.
Given the wreckage brought on by the hurricane, $4 million can be made out there from the Central Emergency Response Fund to kickstart humanitarian operations in Grenada, Jamaica and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The Secretary-Common, in coordination with the affected nations, is contemplating launching an attraction to handle humanitarian wants arising from the influence of Hurricane Beryl.
Dennis Zulu, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Jamaica and the UN Secretary-Common’s consultant in nation, right this moment expressed the UN’s readiness to assist response, and restoration efforts alongside the Authorities and different companions.
“The UN has positioned important provides and assets to facilitate a swift and efficient response. We’re additionally ready to deploy technical consultants to help with injury assessments, wants identification, and coordination of humanitarian help amongst worldwide improvement companions and worldwide NGOs. The UN stands firmly with the individuals and Authorities of Jamaica.” Zulu mentioned.
