Following the November 2022 trough, which caused significant devastation along the East coast of Dominica, particularly in San Sauveur, Petite Soufriere, and Good Hope, the need for a permanent relocation site became evident due to widespread destruction of homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods. The relocation required selecting a site outside the affected areas and in a low hazard zone, with these communities previously earmarked for relocation following Tropical Storm Erika in 2015.
Read more on the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development's website.
Posted: 15/11/2024