Union Island Total destruction
The Devastation of Hurricane Beryl: A Plea for Union Island
I grew up on Union Island, the southernmost gem of the Grenadines, a place filled with vibrant memories of my childhood. My aunts Monica and Marcia
, uncles, and cousins all live there, and it's a place I have always called home, even if from afar. The island was known for its bustling tourism and serene tranquility, a haven of peace and prosperity.
But now, Union Island lies in ruins. Hurricane Beryl, a storm of unprecedented ferocity, has ravaged the island. This is the most devastating event I have ever witnessed in my lifetime. The island has been cut off from the world—no internet, no electricity. Communication is almost non-existent. The people are stranded, and their cries for help are muffled by the silence of isolation.
The destruction is total. Homes that families spent their entire lives building have been reduced to rubble. There is nowhere for the people to sleep, no shelter from the elements. Hospitals, schools, shops, banks—everything has been obliterated. The vibrant community I once knew is now a desolate wasteland.
The memories I have of Union Island exist nowhere else. The laughter, the celebrations, the simple, joyous moments of island life—they are all part of a past that now feels achingly distant. The island needs help, now more than ever. The path to recovery will be long and arduous, and it will take months, if not years, for Union Island to regain any sense of normalcy.
This money will be going to my family that's on the island. Monica and Marcia to whom I am related too. The money will come to me and once I get leave next month i will be travelling to the island to do a donation. Majority of this money will be spent on food clothes, tents, torch lights etc. Remainder will be give as a donation for rainy days
I am reaching out to everyone who reads this, to please understand the dire situation and the urgent cries for help. We have set up a GoFundMe page to aid in the recovery efforts. Any contribution, no matter how small, can make a significant difference. The people need perishables, supplies to sustain them, and materials to start rebuilding their lives from scratch.
From the bottom of my heart, I thank everyone who has donated and those who plan to. Your generosity brings hope to an island that has come to a complete standstill. Not a single house was spared by Hurricane Beryl, and this is just the beginning of the hurricane season. The road ahead is daunting, but with your help, we can begin to rebuild and restore the Union Island we all love.
