Ep. 23 - Preparing When the Storm Comes Home

About this episode

Kivette Silvera discusses the personal impact of Hurricane Beryl on Food for the Poor Jamaica and the communities affected.

Send us Fan Mail In July 2024 Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Caribbean, leaving a trail of devastation, still felt today. In Grenada, 95% of homes in two regions were destroyed. St. Vincent and the Grenadines saw 90% of its infrastructure damaged. For Food for the Poor Jamaica, this wasn't just another disaster response—it became deeply personal, when it hit home. Kivette Silvera, former Executive Director of Food for the Poor Jamaica, reveals the extraordinary behind-the-scene...

People in this episode

Guest: Kivette Silvera

Topics covered

• disaster response
• hurricane impact
• community resilience
• non-profit work
• personal stories

Keywords

• Hurricane Beryl
• Grenada
• St. Vincent
• disaster response
• Food for the Poor
• community impact
• Kivette Silvera

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Food for the Poor Jamaica

Places: Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines

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