Hurricane Beryl and the Recovery of Union Island
H urricane Beryl caused severe damage across Union Island and the Southern Grenadines in July 2024.
Homes, boats, businesses, public buildings, tourism sites, power, water, transport and daily life were badly affected. Many families lost roofs, belongings, income and a safe place to stay.
This page documents what happened, how the first emergency response was organized, and how local recovery projects helped Union Island begin to rebuild.
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Union Island after Beryl
After the storm, the first needs were basic: drinking water, food, shelter, medicine, communication, fuel, tools, power and safe transport.
Recovery is still a process. Some homes and businesses have reopened. Others are still rebuilding. Visitors can help by coming responsibly, supporting local businesses and sharing accurate information.
Open for visitors
Union Island is welcoming guests again. The beaches, views, water, local character and Grenadine feeling are back.
Still rebuilding
Guests should travel with patience. A few damaged homes and unfinished repairs can still be seen in parts of the island.
Local businesses reopening
Small businesses, accommodation, restaurants, taxis and boat operators are reopening step by step as the island prepares for visitors.
Why visitors matter
Tourism is part of Union Island’s recovery. When visitors stay on the island, eat at local restaurants, book local boat trips, hire local taxis, use local guides and shop locally, that money reaches families and small businesses directly.
Relief supplies
Relief flights and supply deliveries were among the first lifelines after Hurricane Beryl, bringing urgent food, water, tools, fuel and medical support.
Shelter village
A temporary shelter village helped people who had lost homes, with tents, solar-powered electricity, running water, showers and daily food support.
Tools and rebuilding
A free tool bank helped residents borrow drills, saws, jackhammers and other tools needed for clearing, repairs and rebuilding.
Solar and Starlink
Solar systems, batteries and Starlink terminals helped shelters, police, NEMO and residents stay connected while power and communications were down.
Homes and schools
Recovery projects helped repair roofs, deliver windows and doors, support school repairs, prepare foundations and provide lumber for housing work.
Boats and local income
Boat and outboard engine repair support helped fishermen, water taxis and transport operators get back on the water and restart income.
Support Union Island now
The best way to support Union Island is to support real local recovery. Book local accommodation, eat at local restaurants, hire local boat operators, taxis and guides, support verified recovery projects, share accurate information and be patient with services that are still rebuilding.