Welcome to Dominica - Hurricane Maria

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Telecommunications

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Hurricane Maria resulted in extensive and widespread damages to the telecommunications network. A total of 33 cellular sites were destroyed or severely damaged leading to a nation-wide loss of connectivity

Roads/Transport

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Roads across the island were covered by substantial amounts of tree and flooding debris. Major damages were incurred at river crossings, where strong flash flooding carried substantial debris, damaging crossings and bridges

Housing

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Damage in the housing sector was extensive with damage to approximately 90 percent of the housing stock.

Education

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Educational facilities on the island, including daycare centers, suffered varying degrees of damage as a result of the storm. Overall 83 percent of schools reported some level of damage

Forestry

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Compared to other Caribbean islands, Dominica is rich in forest resources. Approximately 27 percent of Dominican forest is designated as protected by a network of two forest reserves, three national parks and a protected forest

Welcome to Dominica - Hurricane Maria

Telecommunications

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Roads/Transport

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Housing

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Education

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Forestry

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Agriculture

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