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Part 1: 35 Years of Resilience: Remembering Hurricane Hugo’s Impact on Montserrat, September 17, 1989!

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Shirlian Queeley

May be an image of 1 person, map and text that says '35 Years of Resilience: Remembering Hurricane Hugo's Impact on Montserrat, September 17, 1989! 35 years ago, Montserrat was devastated by Category 4 Hurricane Hugo on Sunday, 17 September 1989. Wind speeds averaged 145 mph, with gusts exceeding 180 mph. Hurricane Hugo claimed the lives of 10 people and left 89 others injured. 98% of all homes were damaged, rendering over 2,500 people homeless, while 1,200 residents sought refuge in communal shelters.'

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