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DOMINICA ON THE MEND 5 YEARS POST HURRICANE MARIA – MGI PRESENTS IN LONDON ON MAPPING HURRICANE HAZARDS, SURVIVALS AND REPAIR IN DOMINICA

On the 18th September 2017, Dominica was struck by category 5 Hurricane Maria. Lives were lost, families traumatised, homes and livelihoods were damaged. The team presented at a post-research symposium held in the United Kingdom showcasing MGI’s involvement in mapping hurricane recoveries, resilience and repair in a four-year post hurricane environment.

For more information about the project, visit the project’s website at https://survivingstorms.com/.

Pictured is MGI’s Acting Executive Director – Dr. Ava Maxam (centre), GIS Research Associate – Ms. Gabrielle Abraham (left) and CCCP project lead Dr. Adom Philogene Heron (right)