Financial Strain Hinders Hurricane Preparedness for Many Belizeans

Financial Strain Hinders Hurricane Preparedness for Many Belizeans

With all this talk about hurricane preparedness, the reality on the ground is that many people are not in a financial position to do so. The cost to adequately get ready, whether by strapping down your roofs, covering your windows, or stocking on groceries, is quite hefty. So, what should folks living on the margins do to protect themselves and their families? That’s what we asked the Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Disaster Risk Management Kennedy Carrillo. 

We’ll have more on how you can prepare in tomorrow’s newscast. 

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