Broward County officials to assist Caribbean nationals affected by Hurricane Beryl

In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, the earliest Category 5 storm ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean, the Broward County Commission and local elected officials are taking swift action to address the needs of communities devastated by the storm.

Beryl caused extensive damage in Jamaica, Barbados, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, resulting in at least 12 deaths and significant infrastructure loss before moving west into Mexico and Texas.

Jamaican-American District 9 County Commissioner Hazelle P. Rogers announced a special meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 10 AM at the Broward County Governmental Center, Room 422, located at 115 S. Andrews Ave. in Fort Lauderdale.

Organized by local Caribbean elected women, including Rogers, Miramar Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis, and State Representative Lisa Dunkley, the meeting will gather Broward County Mayor Nan Rich, Consuls General from across the Caribbean, community and business leaders, and other community members to discuss relief efforts and raise awareness about Beryl’s impacts.