Natural disasters in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines


Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is also greatly affected by natural disasters. A previous account of one was the:

1898 Windward Islands Hurricane


The Windward Islands Hurricane was a strong, destructive hurricane that raged through the eastern Caribbean islands in the early part of September during the 1898 Atlantic hurricane season. Between 300 and 400 people are believed to have died in the storm. Damage on Barbados and St. Vincent was catastrophic.


If you are in the area and need to contact the emergency services you can call 999 or 911