Preliminary Report on the Effect of Hurricane Dean

National Emergency Management Organization Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis Preliminary Report Version 3

Hurricane Dean 21 August, 2007

BELIZE

1 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Introduction...... 4

2.0 Damages/Losses and Needs by Sector:...... 6

2.1 Social Sectors...... 6 2.1.1 Housing...... 6 2.1.2 Commercial buildings...... 7 2.1.3 Education...... 8 2.1.4 Health...... 8

2.2 Productive Sectors...... 10 2.1.1 Agriculture...... 10 2.1.2 Fisheries...... 19

2.3 Tourism...... 21

2.4 Environment...... 21

2.5 Infrastructure...... 23

2.6 Utilities...... 24

3.0 Summary of damages/Losses and Needs …………………25

4.0 Reference……………………………………………………29

5.0 Annexes……………………………………………………..30

2 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 Acknowledgement:

The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment, responsible for the Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis, acknowledges the efforts of all concerned who contributed to make this report possible.

Contributors include: The Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis Committee The Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis Working Groups Ministry of Works Public Utilities Commission The Belize Defence Force The Housing and Planning Department The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Agriculture Extension Services in Corozal, Orange Walk and Belize United Nations Damage Assessment Committee (UNDAC) The Belize Tourism Board The Ministry of Health The Department of the Environment

Thanks!

3 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 1.0 Introduction

Hurricane Dean made landfall along the Yucatan Peninsula near to Costa Maya at Latitude 18.7 N and Longitude 87.8 W about 40 miles north of Corozal Town on 21 August, 2007 at 0745 UT traveling westward at 20 mph. Hurricane Dean was a Category five (5) hurricane (winds of 165 mph). Gale force winds extended 60 miles from the centre heavily affecting the northern Districts of Corozal and Orange Walk. The Belize District, mainly Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker was also significantly affected.

After crossing the Yucatan Peninsula, Dean maintained hurricane force winds and weakened to a category one (1) storm heading off into the Bay of Campeche in the Gulf of Mexico.

Picture 1: Course of Hurricane Dean

Displaced persons from the affected areas sought shelter within and outside of the affected areas. In all a total of 87 shelters opened countrywide that accommodated approximately 8,133 persons. The City of Belmopan also in the Cayo district reported 1,878 persons registered.

The Corozal District has 35,5001 persons with 8,800 or 24.79% of the population being concentrated in Corozal Town. Some seventy-five (75) shelters were opened to the public and some five thousand two hundred (5,200) persons were registered.

1 (Central Statistical Office Abstract of Statistics Report 2005) 4 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 The Orange Walk District has a population of 44,900 persons of which 15,300 or 34.4% reside in Orange Walk Town. About 1,323 persons registered with Hurricane Shelters in Orange Walk.

The Belize District has a population of 87,000 persons with 60,800 residing in Belize City. San Pedro, Ambergris Caye (also in the Belize District) has a population of 8,400 persons and several thousand tourists at any one time. All tourists (except approx 150 in San Pedro and 50 in Caye Caulker) were evacuated plus the local population amounting to a total of 9,500 persons evacuated. There were a total of 670 persons evacuated from Caye Caulker, which include tourists and seasonal workers. Most of the evacuated population was housed at centers in Belize City or were moved further inland to the Cayo District.

About 2,978 persons registered in shelters in Belize District.

5 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 2.0 Damages by Sector:

The damages/losses to various sectors and sub-sectors are shown in this section of the damage assessment and needs analysis report. Data sources used in this report include reports by DANA Field Team reports (Annex A), Aerial Reconnaissance reports, data collected from the National Emergency Operating Centre of the NEMO, and official sectoral reports submitted by government and non- governmental agencies.

2.1 Social Sectors

2.1.1 Housing

Both urban and rural homes were affected by severe winds. Corozal District, which has approximately 7,000 houses, recorded the highest number of structural damages, primarily to roofs. Aerial and ground reconnaissance indicate that 275 houses within both rural and urban areas were completely destroyed and at least 451 were partially destroyed

1,650 persons (based on average family size of 6) in this District are now homeless. Overall, the Corozal District has received moderate to severe damages to housing. Assessments noted that homes loss accounts for BZ$14.6 million.

With about 8,000 houses within the Orange Walk District, almost 10% of the houses received minor to moderate roof damage due to Hurricane Dean’s wind impacts. In Orange Walk, at least 60 houses were completely destroyed and 200 were damaged. A preliminary assessment conducted by property appraisers has estimated damages at BZ$4 million. It was reported that an estimated 360 persons (average family size of 6) are left homeless in the Orange Walk District. These persons have been registered in the shelters and immediately require food, water, sanitation and other basic services.

San Pedro Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker received minor damages to 50 and 30 buildings ($100,000 each) respectively compared to other areas. The value of these minor damages has been estimated at BZ$0.8 million. Piers, thatched structures (palapas), and timber buildings sustained damages.

There were 2 houses reported destroyed in the Cayo District, and 2 in the Belize District (See table 1).

There was a total of 339 houses destroyed (BZ$40,000 per house), and 731 damaged (BZ$8,000 per house, except for Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker at $100,000 each). The estimated value of the destroyed structures is BZ$13.56 million and the value of

6 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 damaged structures is estimated at BZ$6 million. The total direct value of houses destroyed and damaged is thus estimated at approximately BZ$20 million. (See Table 1). The indirect damages to homes is significant due to the expenses to maintain displaced families and to provide temporary shelters or/and building materials and supplies to repair homes.

The needs for replacement and rehabilitation of houses is thus estimated at BZ$20 million (US$10 million). (See Table 1).

Table 1: Reported housing damages and needs as a result of Hurricane Dean Location Units Units Replacement Rehabilitation Sub-total destroyed damaged cost (BZ$m) cost (BZ$m) (BZ$m) Corozal Dist. 275 451 11 3.608 14.608 Orange Walk Dist. 60 200 2.4 1.6 4 Cayo Dist. 2 0 0.08 0 0.08 Belize Dist. 2 0 0.08 0 0.08 Ambergris Caye 0 50 0 0.5 0.5 Caye Caulker 0 30 0 0.3 0.3 Total 339 731 13.56 6.008 19.568

Note: BZ$40,000 for house replacement and BZ$8,000 for house rehabilitation except for Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker estimated at BZ$100,000 each Source: Housing and Planning Department and the Belize Defence Force, August 2007

The major needs for this sector include zinc sheathing, roofing and wire nails, ridging, lumber, plywood, and hand tools (gas chain saws, axes, hand saws and hammers). Some of these needs are being met through the United Nations, which has available US$40 to purchase building supplies; an additional US$70,000 available through UNDP to address early recovery issues. The Relief and Supplies operational committee of the NEMO has ordered some of these building supplies including 13,459 sheaths of zinc, 750 pieces of plywood, 5,500 lbs of nail and 1,800 ridging.

Other ancillary housing needs include about 5350 of blankets, sheets and pillows for 1070 houses destroyed or damaged, and 731 canvases (tarpaulin) for damaged houses and other household supplies.

Scotia Bank Pledged a contribution of BZ$75,000.00 for the housing rehabilitation effort. Benny’s donated 1000 sheets of plycen.

2.1.2 Commercial buildings:

There were an additional 250 commercial buildings damaged in Corozal. Damages to these buildings, representing some 160,000 sq ft of roof loss, is estimated at a value of BZ$4.8 million (US$2.4 million). 7 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 2.1.2 Education:

A total of 81 school buildings suffered minor to moderate damages. Schools make up the majority of official hurricane shelters in the country. Rehabilitation of damaged schools is therefore very essential to restore classroom activity for primary, secondary and tertiary schools.

Some fifty-eight (58) schools in the Corozal District and twenty-three (23) in Orange Walk were damaged. Damages include, but were not limited to: . Destruction to the roof system (11 buildings), . Damage to roof system (19 buildings), . Damage to doors, windows, walls and fixtures (18 buildings), and . Water damage to school equipments and books.

In Corozal, there were minor damages to fences and external toilet facilities. Estimated cost for restoration of these buildings amounts to BZE$0.361 million. Other damages were minor as a result of use of buildings as hurricane shelters. (See Annex B for details).

Orange Walk District received less significant damages to schools. The assessment shows that about 23 schools received minor damages including damage to roof system that are now leaking, guttering, windows and wiring. These damages are estimated at BZ$0.097 million (See Annex C).

The total value of structural damages to schools is thus estimated at BZ$0.46 million (US$0.23 million). The major need is for rehabilitation of damaged structures. In addition, replacement of water-damaged school books and equipments is needed; however these needs have not been quantified. UNICEF is making up to US$0.1 to support the recovery of the education system. Additional funding is being requested.

2.1.3 Health

There was no reported significant structural damage to health facilities. Nor was there any loss of medical equipment.

Morbidity and Mortality

There were no fatalities directly associated with Hurricane Dean. Latest reports indicate that there are a number of persons with gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis, upper respiratory symptoms, and skin conditions (ringworm and scabies) primarily in rural communities in Corozal. The incidence of these infections is within the normal range for this time period. To date, no new cases of Dengue fever have been reported. Surveillance reports indicate a few minor injuries.

Medical supplies and equipments that are needed include 10,000 packets of oral re- hydration salts that have already been supplied along with 4,000 collapsible water bottles, 8 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 and 1,404 water purification tablets; cough and fever medicine, fortified food for pregnant women and children and forklifts to unload supplies.

Health Facilities

The Regional and Community Hospitals in Orange Walk and Corozal District were not designed to withstand major hurricanes of category 3 or above. Consequently, emergency hospitals were established at alternative sites and patients relocated accordingly.

The most significant impact resulted from leaks during the passage of the Hurricane. Two health centers in Corozal and Orange Walk experienced rain damage, but remained functional.

Environmental Health

Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation

Residents in the district towns use the public system as the main source of water. However, shallow wells and vats are widely used, particularly in the rural communities. A number of water systems were inoperable for several days due to the lack of electricity. There have been a few cases of diarrhea, skin rashes and other minor ailments that may be associated with reduced water quality.

In reference to basic sanitation, minimal impact was experienced in both urban and rural communities. However, the accumulation of debris from fallen trees and displaced objects presents a solid waste management issue.

Some assistance provided to restore water supply and sanitation have come from the United Nations, which has funded a truck to transport potable water to rural Corozal and total of US$0.044 million available to support the emergency restoration of water supply to Corozal. Critical to restoration of potable water supply was the provision of generators to power water distribution systems.

Vectors

Emergency assessment and response teams reported positive mosquito breeding sites, which were treated, and an increase in the mosquito presence at nights, in at least 2 communities in Corozal. Vector control is a concern in the affected areas due to the increased probability for outbreak of Dengue fever and Malaria. As a result, some of the critical needs after Hurricane Dean are vector control equipments and materials including fumigation equipments and agents – Cuba is providing thirty (30) fumigation packs and ten (10) technicians. Vector control has yet to be done for several of the affected areas.

9 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 Food Safety

The lack of electricity and safe water poses a QUANTITY threat to food safety in FOOD NEEDS PROVIDED homes and commercial Rice (cases) 262 establishments. Rice (sacks) 635 Electricity supply has Beans (sacks) 456.5 been restored in 95% of Flour (cases) 262 areas affected, while Flour (sacks) 635 100% of rudimentary Sugar (sacks) 456.5 and other potable water Corn Beef (cases) 815.5 supply has been restored. Chicken Sausage (case) 1016.5 Baking powder (Cases) 500 Basic food items have Powder milk (cases) 593.5 been provided to the Shortening (cases) 598 areas affected. A list of Source: Ministry of Human Development, basic foods provided 30/08/07 through NEMO is shown above. Food is also being provided by the Belize Red Cross, which is providing one week to two weeks supply of food for up to 500 families in the Corozal District; The UN OCHA will make available US$10,000 for the purchase of food within the local economy; and the World Food Program (WFP) may provide food for 5000 persons.

Mental Health

The loss of property and the disruption of daily life have resulted in expressions of anxiety and concern for the future by those affected.

There are many needs for this sector after the hurricane. These needs are geared towards prevention of disease outbreaks such as Dengue Fever, Malaria, and Gastro-intestinal diseases. The needs for this sector is estimated at BZ$ 0.77 million. See Annex C for details of needs.

2.1 Productive Sectors

2.1.1 Agriculture:

The Corozal and Orange Walk Districts are currently the hub of the sugarcane and papaya industries, both of which were significantly affected. There was also significant damage to corn, vegetables, tree-crops and subsistence crops, with some damage to livestock. The high loss to the agriculture sector is attributed to the strong winds which accompanied hurricane Dean. Table 2: Report on health Issues for Corozal District – 29th August 2007 10 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 Location Safe drinking water, Malaria Ailments documented eliminating mosquito Control breeding sites Education San Victor Skin infestation 5, common cold 2 Progresso Fever 5, fever and cough 3, cough 3, skin infestation 1, injury 1, hypertension 4, back pain 2 San Antonio 27 19 families Fever 2, fever and cough 5, cough 10, ringworm 2, scabies 2, fungus 1, worm infestation 1, hypertension 1, back pain 1, stomach pain 2 Paraiso 88 17 families Carolina 21 7 families Calcuta Sarteneja 390 houses with Pregnant woman with population of high blood pressure 1554 admitted to hospital 3 persons refused 24 under construction 81 houses closed 31 unsprayable Corozal Town Corozal Hospital Fever and vomiting 1, fever and cough 1, injuries 2, other 6 Source: Ministry of Health, August 2007

Assessment for the livestock industry resulted from damage to pastures, and small stock (sheep, pigs etc.), poultry, and apiaries. Farm houses and barns also sustained partial or complete damage to the roof and a few houses were destroyed. Direct damage to livestock is estimated at BZ$0.94 and indirect loss of BZ$0.32; total loss is estimated at BZ$1.26 million. The total losses to this sector is approximately BZ$131.1 million (BZ$40.40 in direct damage and BZ$90.70 in indirect loss) or US$65.55 million.

The assessment of this sector was carried out by the Extension service of the Corozal, Belize and Orange Walk Districts. The Corozal District was assisted by personnel from 11 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 the Cayo District and two officers from the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA).

The damages are summarized as follows:

District Direct Damage (BZ$) Economic Loss (BZ$) Corozal District $32,146,121.00 $71,171,170.00 Orange Walk District $ 7,915,000.00 $18,818,265.00 Belize District $331,593.75 $ 710,115.13 Sub-total $40,392,714.00 $90,699,550.13 Total $131,092,264.00

3.1.1 Corozal

Agriculture Sector (Corozal)

In Corozal, the most significant impact to crops was noted for papaya, sugar cane and corn (mechanized and local milpa). Seven hundred and eighty (780) acres of the mature papaya trees (fruit-bearing) were defoliated, and uprooted. Damage to papaya is estimated at BZ$16.29 million and indirect loss of BZ$39 million; total estimated loss for papaya for this district is approximately BZ$55.3 million (54.8% of total loss to this sector for this district). (See Table 3).

Damage to sugar cane for this district is BZ$15.2 million and the indirect loss is BZ$19.2 million. Damage to corn (mechanized and local milpa) is BZ$2.29 million and indirect losses is estimated at BZ$5.5 million.

Total damage to crops and livestock for Corozal is estimated at BZ$37.75 million and indirect loss is BZ$71.17 million. Total loss for this sector is estimated at approximately BZ$109 million. (See Table 3).

12 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 Table 3: Agriculture Losses for the Corozal District

PRELIMINARY DAMAGE ASSESSMENT REPORT Corozal DISTRICT Agriculture Department August 28 2007 Acreage (ac) Acreage Estimated Direct loss Economic loss % of total Crop/commodity or Qty prior Lost (ac) loss/unit to Dean 0r unit Vegetables (assorted) 129 129 $3,000.00 $ 387,000.00 $ 774,000.00 1.09 Habanero 5 5 $6,500.00 $ 32,500.00 $ 48,000.00 0.07 Papaya 1430 780 $18,000.00 $ 16,290,000.00 $ 39,000,000.00 54.80 0.00 Plantain 300 plt/ac 400 400 $2,500.00 $ 1,000,000.00 $ 1,376,100.00 1.93 Fruit Trees (Assorted) 450 284 $2,250.00 $ 639,000.00 $ 958,500.00 1.35 Coconut 250 126 $2,700.00 $ 340,200.00 $ 158,760.00 0.22 Corn Mechanized yellow 8000 6400 $355.00 $ 2,272,000.00 $ 5,376,000.00 7.55 Local Milpa Corn 100 75 $340.00 $ 25,500.00 $ 2,700,000.00 3.79 Pineapple 150 75 $7,000.00 $ 525,000.00 $ 900,000.00 1.26 Cocoyam 100 60 $392.00 $ 23,520.00 $ 360,000.00 0.51 Teak and mahogany 30 25 $3,000.00 $ 75,000.00 0.00 Sub-total crops 11044 $ 21,609,720.00 $ 51,651,360.00 Livestock Back yard chicken 8000 1200 $8.00 $ 9,600.00 $ 10,800.00 0.02 Broilers 110000 16400 $6.84 $ 112,176.00 $ 137,760.00 0.19 0.00 Bees hives 200 175 $200.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 56,875.00 0.08 Cattle 2500 25 $1,125.00 $ 28,125.00 $ 56,250.00 0.08 Sheep 635 30 $160.00 $ 4,800.00 $ 7,500.00 0.01 Pigs 1931 90 $330.00 $ 29,700.00 $ 50,625.00 0.07 Pastures affected 2500 2000 $336.00 $ 672,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Fencing in miles 5 $4,000.00 $ 20,000.00 0.00 Barns, pens, etc 50 $500.00 $ 25,000.00 0.00 Sub-total livestock $ 936,401.00 $ 319,810.00 0.45 0.00 0.00 Sugarcane 30000 12000 $800.00 $ 15,200,000.00 $ 19,200,000.00 26.98 TOTAL $ 37,746,121.00 $ 71,171,170.00

* The data from Little Belize, an area highly affected, has not been inputed (except papaya). They lost papayas, poultry (broilers and layers) and vegetables. Source: Ministry of Agriculture, August 2007

13 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 Needs for agriculture sector (Corozal)

The primary need for crops is for seeds, seedlings, and agro-chemicals. The estimated value of needs for crops is BZ$1.37 million. The needs for livestock is BZ$0.28 million. The total estimated needs for rehabilitation of crops and livestock is approximately BZ$1.65 (US$0.825 million). (See Table 4).

Table 4: Needs for Agriculture Sector (Corozal) Needs of Rural Farming Communities of Corozal Date: 27 August 2007 Commodity Acreage Lost Item Unit Quantity Est. cost/unit Total $ (ac) (ac) Vegetables assorted 129 129 Watermelons pack (4 oz) 50 $ 120.00 $ 6,000.00 (seeds) Tomatoes pack (1000 seeds) 80 $ 100.00 $ 8,000.00 Sweet pepper pack 180 $ 120.00 $ 21,600.00 Cabbage pack 40 $ 45.00 $ 1,800.00 Melon pack 50 $ 60.00 $ 3,000.00 Cucumbers pound 5 $ 100.00 $ 500.00 Pumpkins pound 20 $ 30.00 $ 600.00 Cilantro pound 10 $ 45.00 $ 450.00 Squash pack 15 $ 20.00 $ 300.00 Okra pound 4 $ 45.00 $ 180.00 Onions pound 30 $ 336.00 $ 10,080.00 Fertilizers sack 130 $ 45.00 $ 5,850.00 Fungicides litres 50 $ 28.00 $ 1,400.00 Insectides litres 50 $ 60.00 $ 3,000.00 Irrigation Dripline roll 150 $ 750.00 $ 112,500.00 Connectors pcs 1500 $ 2.50 $ 3,750.00 Mainlines feet 13000 $ 1.50 $ 19,500.00 Papaya 950 250 Papaya seeds tins 250 $ 495.00 $ 123,750.00 fertilizers sack 100 lb 500 $ 45.00 $ 22,500.00 Corn (mechanized) 8,000 7,000 Corn seed 50lb bag 2800 $ 152.00 $ 425,600.00 Fertilizer sack 100 lb 7000 $ 45.00 $ 315,000.00 Milpa Corn 100 75 Corn seed pound 1200 $ 1.50 $ 1,800.00 Habanero 5 5 Seeds ounces 5 $ 45.00 $ 225.00 Fertilizer sack 100 lb 10 $ 45.00 $ 450.00 Plantains 400 400 Fertilizer sack 100 lb 400 $ 45.00 $ 18,000.00 Fruit Trees Assorted 450 284 Fruit trees plants 10000 $ 15.00 $ 150,000.00 Fertilizers sack 100 lb 284 $ 45.00 $ 12,780.00 Coconuts 250 126 Coconuts plants 1560 $ 8.00 $ 12,480.00 Fertilzers sack 100 lb 126 $ 45.00 $ 5,670.00 Pineapple 150 75 Pineapples slips 200000 $ 0.20 $ 40,000.00 Fertilizers sack 100 lb 150 $ 45.00 $ 6,750.00 Cocoyams 100 60 Fertilzers sack 100 lb 120 $ 45.00 $ 5,400.00 Timber trees 30 25 Fertilizer sack 100 lb 25 $ 45.00 $ 1,125.00 mahogany, teak plants 2500 $ 10.00 $ 25,000.00 Sub-total (crops) $ 1,365,040.00 Livestock Backyard Chicken 1200 Chicken local chicks 1200 $ 2.00 $ 2,400.00 Barns, coops, etc 50 roofing, wire, boards pcs 50 $ 250.00 $ 12,500.00 Broilers 110000 16000 Replacement briolers chicken 16400 $ 1.50 $ 24,600.00 Beehives 200 175 Beehives beehives 175 $ 200.00 $ 35,000.00 Pasture 2500 1500 grass seeds pounds pound 7500 $ 14.00 $ 105,000.00 fertilizers sack 100 lb 1000 $ 45.00 $ 45,000.00 Pigs 1931 90 Piglets piglet 50 $ 90.00 $ 4,500.00 Sheeps 635 30 Lambs lamb 30 $ 50.00 $ 1,500.00 Pig pens 50 Roofing, nails, board sheet 50 $ 500.00 $ 25,000.00 Fencing Barbwire roll 200 $ 100.00 $ 20,000.00 Staples box 25 lbs 20 $ 75.00 $ 1,500.00 sub-total (livestock) $ 277,000.00 Total $ 1,642,040.00 Source: Ministry of Agriculture, August 2007

14 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 Orange Walk

In Orange Walk, the most significant impact to crops was noted for papaya, sugar cane and yellow corn. Mature papaya trees (fruit-bearing) were defoliated, and uprooted. At Triple J in Shipyard, 100% of papaya crop was damaged. The damage to papaya is BZ$5.18 million and indirect loss of BZ$13.75 million; total estimated loss for papaya for this district is approximately BZ$19 million (this represents 73% of the total loss to this sector for Orange Walk).

Damage to sugar cane for Orange Walk District is BZ$4 million and the indirect loss is BZ$3.2 million. The indirect loss is mainly due to damages associated with reduced product quality (e.g. reduced sucrose content), and for rehabilitation expenses inclusive of fertilizer and other agro-chemical supplies.

Damage to yellow corn is BZ$0.67 million and indirect losses is estimated at BZ$1.26 million.

Total damage to crops and livestock for Orange Walk is estimated at BZ$10.32 million and indirect losses is BZ$18.8 million. Total losses for this sector is estimated at approximately BZ$30 million (US$15 million). (See Table 5).

Table 5: Agriculture Losses to the Orange Walk District PRELIMINARY DAMAGE ASSESSMENT REPORT Orange Walk DISTRICT Agriculture Department August 28 2007

Crop/commodity Acreage Acres Lost Unit value $/acre Direct Loss Economic Loss % of total Crops Papaya 506 275 $18,000.00 $ 5,175,000.00 $ 13,750,000.00 73.07

Plantains 140 60 $2,500.00 $ 150,000.00 $ 206,415.00 1.10 Fruit Trees (assorted) 170 50 $2,250.00 $ 112,500.00 $ 168,750.00 0.90 Coconuts 120 25 $2,700.00 $ 67,500.00 $ 31,500.00 0.17 Pineapple 45 10 $7,000.00 $ 70,000.00 $ 120,000.00 0.64 Citrus 5 2 $6,000.00 $ 12,000.00 0.00 Vegetable (asorted) 50 12 $3,000.00 $ 36,000.00 $ 72,000.00 0.38 Yellow Corn 10000 1500 $448.00 $ 672,000.00 $ 1,260,000.00 6.70

Habanero 2 1 $6,500.00 $ 6,500.00 $ 9,600.00 0.05 Timber trees 5 2 $3,000.00 $ 6,000.00 0.00 Sub-total crops 11043 1937 $ 6,307,500.00 $ 15,618,265.00

Livestock Units Back yard chicken 0 $ - 0.00 Bees 0 $ - 0.00 Pasture 0 $ - 0.00 Pigs 0 $ - 0.00 Farm houses, 30 $250.00 $ 7,500.00 0.00 structures, etc 0.00 Sub-total livestock $ 7,500.00 0.00

Sugarcane 31000 2000 800 $ 4,000,000.00 $ 3,200,000.00 17.00 TOTAL $ 10,315,000.00 $ 18,818,265.00 Source: Ministry of Agriculture, August 2007

15 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 Needs for Agriculture (Orange Walk)

The needs for the agriculture sector in Orange Walk are mostly for seeds and seedlings, and agro-chemicals. The estimated value of needs for this sector is approximately BZ$0.61 million (US$0.306 million). (See Table 6)

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is developing a short and long-term multi- institutional recovery strategy that will include the mobilization of financial resources to assist farmers to regain their productive capacity to produce their crops. The assistance sought will be in the form of direct inputs to production and access to affordable credit, among others.

The Sugar Control Board is working closely with the Belize Sugar Industries Ltd. and the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers’ Association in order to determine the short and medium term rehabilitation requirements of the industry.

16 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 Table 6: Agriculture Needs for the Orange Walk District Needs of Rural Farming Communities of Orange Walk Date: 27 August 2007

Commodity Acreage Lost (ac) Item needed Unit Quantity Price Total Papaya 506 275 seeds tins 57 $ 495.00 $ 28,215.00 fertilizers sack 100 lb 200 $45.00 $ 9,000.00 Dripline irrigation roll 200 $ 750.00 $ 150,000.00 Connectors pcs 10000 $ 2.50 $ 25,000.00 Mainlines feet 25000 $ 1.50 $ 37,500.00

Corn 10,000 3,000 Seeds (50 lb bag) 50 lb bag 1500 $ 152.00 $ 228,000.00 Fertilizer 100 lb sack 100 lb 250 $ 45.00 $ 11,250.00

Citrus 5 Fertilzers sack 100 lb 40 $ 45.00 $ 1,800.00 citrus plants plant 500 $ 8.00 $ 4,000.00 Pineapple 40 25 Fertilzers sack 100 lb 100 $ 45.00 $ 4,500.00 slips slips 200000 $ 0.20 $ 40,000.00 Plantain 140 25 Fertilzers sack 100 lb 100 $ 45.00 $ 4,500.00 Coconut 120 15 Seed material plant 1000 $ 15.00 $ 15,000.00 Assorted fruit trees 170 6 Fertilzers sack 100 lb 40 $ 45.00 $ 1,800.00 Fruit tree plant plant 600 $ 12.00 $ 7,200.00 Assorted Vegetables Timber trees 5 Fertilizers sack 100 lb 10 $ 45.00 $ 450.00 Timber plants seedling 200 $ 10.00 $ 2,000.00 Hot Pepper 2 1 seeds ounce 4 $ 40.00 $ 160.00 Fertilizers sack 100 lb 19 $ 45.00 $ 855.00 Sweet Pepper 1 1 seeds pack 10 $ 115.00 $ 1,150.00 Fertilizers sack 100 lb 10 $ 45.00 $ 450.00 Tomato 2 2 Seeds pack 10 $ 50.00 $ 500.00 Fertilizes sack 100 lb 20 $ 45.00 $ 900.00 Watermelon 2 2 seeds pack 4 $ 120.00 $ 480.00 fertilizers sack 100 lb 8 $ 45.00 $ 360.00 Cabbage 4 4 seeds pack 10 $ 45.00 $ 450.00 fertilizers sack 100 lb 10 $ 45.00 $ 450.00 Pumpkin 2 2 fertilizers sack 100 lb 10 $ 45.00 $ 450.00 Seeds pound 10 $ 30.00 $ 300.00 For vegetable 12 12 Dripline irrigation roll 24 $ 750.00 $ 18,000.00 connectors pcs 1200 $ 2.75 $ 3,300.00 mainlines feet 1200 $ 1.50 $ 1,800.00 Fungicides litres 10 $ 50.00 $ 500.00 Insecticides litres 10 $ 60.00 $ 600.00 Herbicides gals 10 $ 40.00 $ 400.00 Onions 20 Seeds pound 10 $ 363.00 $ 3,630.00 Sub-total $ 604,950.00 Livestock Farm houses 30 Construction material units 30 $ 250.00 $ 7,500.00 Total $ 612,450.00 Source: Ministry of Agriculture, August 2007

Belize District

Direct loss to the agriculture in this district is estimated at approximately BZ$0.33million and indirect losses is estimated at BZ$0.71 million. Total estimated losses for the Belize District is approximately BZ$1.04 million. The needs for replenishment of crops is approximately BZE$0.5 million (US$0.25 million). (See Table 7).

17 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 Table 7: Agriculture Loss for the Belize District PRELIMINARY DAMAGE ASSESSMENT REPORT Belize DISTRICT Agriculture Department August 28 2007

Crop/commodity Acres Lost Unit Loss Direct Loss Economic Loss % of total Banana 0.5 $2,500.00 $ 1,250.00 $ 1,875.00 0.26

Beans Small Red 1.25 $365.00 $ 456.25 $ 859.38 0.12 Cashew 0.1 $2,000.00 $ 200.00 $ 200.00 0.03 Cassava 0.5 $3,500.00 $ 1,750.00 $ 2,500.00 0.35 $ - Citrus 0.1 $6,000.00 $ 600.00 $ 600.00 0.08 $ - Coconut 2 $2,700.00 $ 5,400.00 $ 7,560.00 1.06 $ - Craboo 0.2 $2,000.00 $ 400.00 $ 800.00 0.11 Cuccumber 0.7 $3,000.00 $ 2,100.00 $ 5,600.00 0.79 $ - Custard apple 0.2 $2,000.00 $ 400.00 $ 600.00 0.08 Green beans 0.1 $300.00 $ 30.00 $ 50.00 0.01 Habanero 1.25 $6,500.00 $ 8,125.00 $ 12,000.00 1.69 $ - lettuce 0.175 $4,500.00 $ 787.50 $ 1,225.00 0.17 $ - Okra 0.2 $2,500.00 $ 500.00 $ 1,200.00 0.17 Pineapple 11 $7,000.00 $ 77,000.00 $ 132,000.00 18.59 $ - Plantain 63 $2,500.00 $ 157,500.00 $ 216,735.75 30.52 Sorrel 0.25 $700.00 $ 175.00 $ 250.00 0.04 soursop 1.1 $2,000.00 $ 2,200.00 $ 3,000.00 0.42 $ - Sweet Pepper 7.5 $6,500.00 $ 48,750.00 $ 225,000.00 31.69 $ - Tomato 2.5 $6,500.00 $ 16,250.00 $ 75,000.00 10.56 $ - Watermelon 1 $2,750.00 $ 2,750.00 $ 10,000.00 1.41 $ - Yellow Corn 14 $355.00 $ 4,970.00 $ 11,760.00 1.66 Sub-total crops $ 331,593.75 $ 708,815.13 $ - Livestock $ - Back yard chicken coops 4 $ - $ 800.00 0.11 Farm Houses 1 $ - $ 500.00 0.07 Sub-total livestock $ - $ 1,300.00 0.18 TOTAL $ 331,593.75 $ 710,115.13 Source: Ministry of Agriculture, August 2007

18 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 Table 8: Agriculture Needs for the Belize District PRELIMINARY DAMAGE ASSESSMENT REPORT Belize DISTRICT Agriculture Department August 27 2007

Crop/commodity Acres Lost Assistance/Items Needed Unit Quantity Price Total Banana 0.5 Planting Material suckers 300 $ 0.20 $ 60.00 fertilizer sack 2 $ 45.00 $ 90.00 Beans Small Red 1.25 Seeds pound 50 $ 2.00 $ 100.00 cashew 0.1 fertilizer sack 5 $ 45.00 $ 225.00 cassava 0.5 fertilizer sack 4 $ 45.00 $ 180.00 Planting Material cuttings 500 $ 0.20 $ 100.00 citrus 0.1 Citrus plants plant 20 $ 10.00 $ 200.00 fertilizer sack 2 $ 45.00 $ 90.00 coconut 2 coconut plants plant 120 $ 10.00 $ 1,200.00 fertilizer sack 6 $ 45.00 $ 270.00 Craboo 0.2 Plants plant 25 $ 6.00 $ 150.00 Cuccumber 0.7 Seeds pound 2 $ 100.00 $ 200.00 fertilizer sack 4 $ 45.00 $ 180.00 Custard apple 0.2 plants plant 10 $ 10.00 $ 100.00 Green beans 0.1 Seeds pound 10 $ 1.00 $ 10.00 Habanero 1.25 Seeds ounces 4 $ 40.00 $ 160.00 fertilizer sack 19 $ 45.00 $ 855.00 lettuce 0.175 Seeds pack 6 $ 30.00 $ 180.00 Fertilzer sack 6 $ 45.00 $ 270.00 okra 0.2 Seeds tin 1 $ 270.00 $ 270.00 Pineapple 11 Fertilizers sack 44 $ 45.00 $ 1,980.00 Planting Material slips 100000 $ 0.20 $ 20,000.00 Plantain 63 Fertilizer sack 250 $ 45.00 $ 11,250.00 Sorrel 0.25 0 $ - $ - soursop 1.1 Plants plant 75 $ 5.00 $ 375.00 Fertilizer sack 6 $ 45.00 $ 270.00 Sweet Pepper 7.5 Seeds pack 20 $ 115.00 $ 2,300.00 Fertilizer sack 15 $ 45.00 $ 675.00 Tomato 2.5 Seeds pack 25 $ 50.00 $ 1,250.00 Fertilizer sack 25 $ 45.00 $ 1,125.00 Watermelon 1 Seeds pack 2 $ 120.00 $ 240.00 fertilizer sack 4 $ 45.00 $ 180.00 Yellow Corn 14 seeds 50 lb bag 10 $ 152.00 $ 1,520.00 Onion seeds pounds 5 $ 363.00 $ 1,815.00 sub-total crop $ 47,870.00 Livestock Back yard chicken 4 assorted construction material units 4 $ 200.00 $ 800.00 Farm Houses 1 assorted construction material units 1 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Sub-total livestock $ 1,300.00 Total $ 49,170.00 Source: Ministry of Agriculture, August 2007

3.1.2 Fisheries:

The Belize Fisheries Department has reported that hurricane Dean resulted in damage and destruction to a number of fishing gears and equipment. The Belize Fisheries Department surveyed one hundred and eighty six (186) fishermen who were directly affected by the hurricane. The result of the survey indicate an estimated economic loss of BZ$1.32 million. This loss is as a result of damages to boats, boat engines, fishing camps and loss of lobster traps, lobster shades, fishing lines, fish traps, beach traps, canoes and diving equipments. (See Table 9).

19 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 The resulting loss of fishing capacity on the lobster and conch fisheries is estimated at 40% in Northern Belize. The combined potential loss of fisheries production (and foreign exchange earnings) from lobster tails, lobster meat, conch meat and other products is estimated at approximately BZ$8 million (US$4 million). (See Table 10). This sector may also be affected due to sedimentation as a result of Hurricane Dean; however, studies will need to be done to determine this.

Table 9: Relief Assistance of Fishing Gear and Equipment Needs Fishing gear/equipment Units required Unit cost Cost (BZ$)

Lobster trap 10,471 $85 $890,035.00 Shades 4,384 $40 $175,360.00 Hooksticks 257 $15 $3,855.00 Fishing lines 297 $5 $1,485.00 Fish trap 75 $100 $7,500.00 Fish beach trap 16 $1,200 $19,200.00 Canoes 122 $800 $97,600.00 Diving masks 131 $35 $4,585.00 Diving fins 133 $80 $10,640.00 Boat damage $12,200.00 Engine damage $25,400.00 Fishing camp damage $72,450.00 TOTAL $1,320,310.00 Source: Belize Fisheries Department, 28 August 2007

Table 10: Potential Revenue Loss to Fishery Sector Commodity Northern % of total Potential Potential Production production Loss of production revenue loss (Lbs) (Lbs) (BZ$) Lobster tails 165,749 0.4 167,945 5,836,192 Lobster head meat 13,216 0.4 15,134 60,564 Conch 396,393 0.3 207,691 1,667,790 Conch fillet 26,273 0.3 35,151 344,333

TOTAL 601,631 425,921 7,908,879

Source: Belize Fisheries Department, August 2007

The total damages and indirect losses to the fisheries sector is estimated at BZ$9.23 million. Fishers and their families (over 1,000 persons) were affected. Fishers’ homes and other belongings were also affected by this hurricane. The Fisheries Department itself was affected due to damage to 2 of its piers, one storeroom and one boat which are used in its monitoring activities at the Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve and the Caye Caulker Marine Reserve.

The needs for this sector include credit line (awards of small grants or loans ($1500 - $3000) to assist in rehabilitation of boats, engines and fishing camps. The estimated cost 20 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 for replacement and rehabilitation is BZ$9.23 million (US$4.615 million). This assistance is needed in the short-term to prevent increase in poverty incidence among this group.

3.1.2 Tourism:

The San Pedro Authorities recorded about 3,000 tourists were evacuated from San Pedro and Caye Caulker in anticipation of Hurricane Dean. This contributes to the loss of revenues, estimated at BZ$5.8 million dollars. The sector will continue to suffer disruptions in the tourism industry, with cancellations and decrease in tourists numbers as a result of the aftermath of Hurricane Dean.

The Belize Tourism Board preliminary report shows that there were structural and other damages to hotels in Corozal and Ambergris Caye including to:

. Docks (minor to moderate) . Palapas (moderate) . Dive shops (minor) . Swimming pools (need cleaning)- minor . Hotel grounds (need landscaping) – minor . Hotel rooms

No other data has been provided by this sector. Most of the direct damages have been accounted for (housing, infrastructure, environment); the indirect economic, however, losses are expected to be significant.

3.1.3 Environment

Coastal erosion:

Coastal erosion was mainly noted in Ambergris Caye, and Caye Caulker in the Belize District and the southern coast of the Cerros Peninsula. Other coastal areas like Consejo Shores area in the Corozal District, Shipstern and Cayo Conejo in the Orange Walk District, the Turneffe Island and the Lighthouse Reef Atolls in the Stann Creek District received little coastal erosion. An estimated 15-25% of the beach was lost along the varying lengths of the coastline. It was noted by the Environment and Mitigation operational committee of the NEMO that areas affected most were the same areas that lost vegetation previously due to Hurricane Keith (2000). The direct and indirect losses due to erosion have not been quantified to date.

21 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 Impacts on vegetation:

All locations within the areas impacted reported damage to vegetation. Approximately 60% of the standing vegetation near the Corozal Town and Consejo areas was either severely damaged or completely toppled. The villages closest to the Corozal Town or within the town itself received 40-60% of their trees uprooted of sustained some type of damage. 70% of the Belize Northwestern dry forests were left standing; however, these were either wind scorched or devoid of the leaves. Both Caye Caulker and San Pedro mangroves were affected (20%). Shipstern not many trees uprooted.

Wildlife

Impact on wildlife is expected to be greatest due to the damages to vegetative cover in the affected areas. Loss of food sources due to the heavy impacts of fruit and grain crops is also expected to significantly impact on the wildlife population in the affected areas. Loss in wildlife has economic implications, particularly for the tourism sector, however, the losses have not been quantified to date.

Impacts on the marine environment:

In Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker, there was damage to the sea grass flats and the reef due to siltation. It is expected that damages to sea grass beds are very significant and will be observed in the coming weeks due to the smothering effects of sedimentation. In some areas there was noted soft corals washed up on the beach. Damages to sea grass beds and corals are expected to have spin-off effects such as reduction in marine organisms (fish, conch etc).

Pollution:

Solid waste disposal is one of the primary tasks after hurricane Dean. Pollution, particularly debris emanating from the hurricane poses an environmental hazard, primarily in urban areas. Removal of debris (fallen trees, leaves and other vegetation) is critical in recovery efforts.

Water pollution was reported to be minor due to the low levels of rainfall accompanying hurricane Dean. Residents reported contamination from the improper discharge of effluents east of San Mateo, San Pedro Town, and Ambergris Caye. Some localized flooding of agricultural properties in Corozal and Orange Walk Districts was reported. Flooding of residential properties was also reported in Corozal and San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. Contamination of water wells and other open water sources with fecal coli form, pesticides and other contaminants is expected to be minimal.

The environment and mitigation needs after hurricane Dean include:

. Restoration of water supplies, 22 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 . Clean-up of organic and inorganic debris (solid waste). Organic waste should be disposed of at a separate dump site than the one designated for inorganic wastes . Provision of seedlings for fruits, and forest trees and other native vegetation, which needs for grant funding, . Studies to assess damages and quantify impacts to the environment including coral reef, fisheries, and mangroves. This requires grant funding, and . Need for better control and enforcement of the 66ft reserve along water bodies as an effective erosion control mechanism.

The Mitigation and Environment operational committee of the NEMO has estimated that about BZ$8.1 million (US$4.05 million) of funding is required for projects to restore the environment due to hurricane Dean.

3.1.4 Infrastructure:

Due to the flat terrain of the affected regions no major damage was reported for roads, bridges and highways. The only bridge affected was the Boca Del Rio, San Pedro Town, with some minor scouring. It is necessary to remove debris from highways and public access ways.

The most significant damages to infrastructure were to piers and village streets. Damage to the former is estimated at BZ$2.13 million (for 111 piers), as opposed to BZ$0.45 million to the latter. Pier damage was concentrated in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. Damage to this sector is estimated at BZ$3.1 million (US$1.55 million) as shown in Table 11.

Table 11: Hurricane Dean Infrastructure Damages on Belize (August 2007)

Activity CFZ** CZL OWK BZE* CYO SCK TOL Totals (BZ$)

Highway Rehabilitation $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 Feeder Road Restoration $0.00 $93,055.56 $46,527.78 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 139,583.33 Culvert Repair / Replacement $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.00 Bridge Repair / Replacement $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,600.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 1,600.00 Village Street Restoration $0.00 $270,000.00 $180,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 450,000.00 Town Street Restoration $0.00 $112,500.00 $54,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 166,500.00 Debris Clean-up $13,600.00 $44,640.00 $20,160.00 $18,960.00 $1,160.00 $0.00 $0.00 98,520.00 Marine Piers Reconstruction $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,130,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 2,130,000.00 Beach Replenishment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $105,600.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 105,600.00 Totals: $13,600.00 $520,195.56 $300,687.78 $2,256,160.00 $1,160.00 $0.00 $0.00 3,091,803.33

*Damages in San Pedro and Caye Caulker piers, Boca Del Rio Bridge and clean-up on Old Northern Highway. Estimate: 3,100,000.00 **Building damages not included. Source: Ministry of Works, August 2007

Needs for infrastructure:

The Ministry of Works has reported that in respect of roads, bridges and drainage adequate culverts are in stock (from Venezuela). Road repair material is also available. The need for roads, bridges and drainage is for trucking services. Trucking services are 23 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 needed to transport materials to replenish lost earthworks. The value of trucking services needs is BZ$0.25 million (US$0.125 million).

3.1.5 Utilities:

There were various complications associated with disruption in utilities services due to hurricane Dean. In most areas, electricity was disrupted; in some cases, the restoration of electricity is yet to be accomplished (e.g. Little Belize and Fireburn in the Corozal District). The disruption of electricity resulted is disruption of potable water supply and sanitation.

Reports from various sources show that disruption in the electricity supply was due to several reasons including: damage to electrical poles and transmission lines. Preliminary reports from the Public Utilities Commission is that the damages to the Belize Electricity Limited (BEL), the major source of electricity, is estimated at BZ$1 million (US$0.5 million). The Belize Electricity Limited and the Public Utilities Commission are unable to provide details of break-down of damages and needs to date.

Disruption and impact on potable water supply system in many areas were due to disruption in electrical supply, and lack of water treatment chemicals. Some of the main needs reported in the aftermath of Dean are: generators, and chlorine tablets used to treat well water. The Belize Water Services and the Public Utilities Commission have not submitted estimates of damages and needs to restore water services.

Cell phones are one of the most utilized means of communication. Cell phone service was disrupted for the entire country for a few hours during the hurricane. In some areas to date, cell phone service is still not restored.

24 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 3.0 Summary of Damages and Needs:

The major damages recorded were to the agriculture and housing sectors as shown in Table 13. The needs resulting from the damages caused by hurricane Dean are summarized in Table 14.

Table 13: Summary Estimated Cost of Damages

Sector Affected Estimated Cost ($USm) Remarks Housing: Corozal Town (direct) $ 7.3 1070 homes to re-build or Orange Walk Town (direct) $ 2.0 rehabilitate Ambergris Caye and Caye $ 0.8 Caulker Cayo and Belize $0.08 Total Home (urban/rural) $10.18

Commercial buildings (Corozal): $ 2.4 250 commercial buildings

Education (structural): $ 0.23 Minor to moderate damages Health (direct): Nil to school buildings

Agriculture: $65.55 Crops uprooted and Corozal (total) $ 54.49 defoliated

Direct papaya $ 8.15 Indirect papaya $ 19.5 Direct sugar $ 7.6 Indirect sugar $ 9.6 Other crops/ livestock $9.64

Orange Walk (total) $14.57

Direct papaya $ 2.59 Indirect papaya $ 6.88 Direct sugar $ 2.0 Indirect sugar $ 1.6 Other crops / livestock $ 1.5

Belize (total) $0.42

Tourism: $ 2.9 unconfirmed 25 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 Fisheries: $4.61 Damage to fishing gear and Direct losses $0.66 equipment and loss of Indirect losses $3.95 revenues (foreign exchange) Environment: $ Unknown Infrastructure: Piers $ 2.5 Damage and collapse of Roads $ 6.0 piers Total $8.5 Degradation of road infrastructure Utilities: water and Belize Electricity Limited $0.5 telecommunication not Water Unknown reported Telecommunication Unknown Does not include damage to Grand Total US$ 94.87 the environment, water and communication

26 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 Table 14: Summary Estimated Cost of needs

Sector Affected Estimated Cost Remarks ($USm) Housing:

A total of 1070 homes to $10.18 Major needs include Zinc re-build or rehabilitate sheathing, roofing and wire nails, ridging, plywood, lumber and hand tools

Commercial buildings $ 2.4 Buildings materials (Corozal):

Education (structural): 0.23 Building materials for rehabilitation of schools

Health:

Medical supplies 0.209 Medical supplies including fumigation equipment, and prescription medicine

Food (estimate) 6.0 Food for 7,000 persons for 2 weeks

Agriculture: $1.38 Needs for seeds, seedlings and Corozal (total) $ 0.825 agro-chemicals

Orange Walk (total) $0.306

Belize (total) $0.25

Tourism: unknown Fisheries: $0.66 Rehabilitation of fishing gear and equipment Environment: $ 4.05 Clean-up, waste disposal, and research and monitoring Infrastructure: $0.125 Trucking services

Utilities Rehabilitation of transmission Belize Electricity $0.5 lines, electrical poles etc. 27 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 Limited Unknown Water Unknown Telecommunication Does not include needs for Grand Total $ 25.74 tourism, water and communication

28 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 4.0 References and Information Sources:

DANA Aerial Reconnaissance Team accompanied by United Nations Disaster Assessment Coordinator

Five Field Teams made up of personnel from DANA and United Nations Disaster Assessment

Lands and Surveys Department, Environmental Statistics For Belize 2004

Central Statistical Office, Central Statistical Office Abstract of Statistics Report 2005

Ministry of National Development

Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries

The National Emergency Management Organization

Ministry of Works

Belize Defence Force

Housing and Planning Department, Update on Preliminary Costing for Housing Stock

The Department of the Environment. Report on the Assessment of the Environmental Impacts of Hurricane Dean on Northern Belize 23rd August 2007

Belize Sugar Industry Control Board, Preliminary Report on Damage Caused by Hurricane Dean to the Sugar Cane Industry 24th August 2007

DANA Aerial Reconnaissance Team accompanied by United Nations Disaster Assessment Coordinator

29 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007 5.0 List of Annexes:

Annex A – Composition of DANA Field Teams Annex B – Report on structural damages to Corozal Schools Annex C – Report on structural damages to Orange Walk Schools Annex D – List of Health Needs Annex E – Pictures

30 Preliminary Report Version 3 on Damage Assessment & Needs Analysis Date: 3 September, 2007