Social media images show ATMs, convenience stores, and streets fraught with ocean deposits. Despite the all-clear being issued for 5 am on July 2nd, it is difficult for many residents to immediately return to business as usual.

Across the country, utility providers scrambled to restore services. Downed power lines caused by falling trees cut the power to many communities; swollen rivers undermined the water supply for many residents, particularly in the south; and telecommunications services were inconsistent throughout the day.

In the floodplains in Crownlands, flash flooding stoked residents’ fears as debris clogged waterways. During the storm, the district rep, Joachim Henry, deployed tractors and backhoes to clear the debris.

The City was also flooded as water from drains and the habour went onto the streets. By the following morning, the water had receded.

Largely, Saint Lucia was not severely affected by the passage of the Hurricane, but citizens remain on-guard for the remainder of the hurricane season.

During his All Clear address to the nation, PM Pierre announced that Preliminary Assessments will be made by first responders in 48 hours to the National Emergency Operations Centre.