Montserrat is still recovering after being struck by two major disasters: Hurricane Hugo in September 1989
and the volcanic natural disaster in
July 1995
Sept 1989
Hurricane Hugo was a powerful Cape Verde tropical cyclone that inflicted widespread damage in September 1989.
Damage caused
Across its track, Hugo affected approximately 2 million people. Its direct effects killed 67 people and inflicted $11 billion in damage.
Lives Lost
Nineteen people were killed in Montserrat on the day the mountain laid waste to the island's capital and its airport.
75 times
Soufriere Hills erupted 75 times in a single month in 1997 and is still one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
TEMPORARY USE OF SCHOOL AS THE HOSPITAL
A temporary Hospital has been established at St John’s School from April 1996 and is still currently being used.
Hospital Relocation
Since 1996 Glendon Hospital was relocated to a temporary base in St John’s School, this is because the island was struck by two major disasters: Hurricane Hugo in September 1989 and the volcanic natural disaster which started in July 1995. To date this is still case.
The picture shows the hospital in December 1996 covered by volcanic ash.
It is the aim of the ‘Helping Hands for Glendon’ charity to bring awareness of the needs of Glendon Hospital. It is our mission to contribute to the health and well-being for the people on island of Montserrat who are in need of medical assistance, this is by helping to enhance and improve the existing service making it more self sufficient.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT WE NEED FOR THE HOSPITAL
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT WE NEED FOR THE HOSPITAL
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