First Drive around Carriacou, Grenada after Hurricane Beryl

Firs drive around Carriacou, Grenada after Hurricane Beryl. This was shot the day after #HurricaneBeryl made #landfall in #carriacou #grenada
We were driving around the island doing damage surveys, stopping in certain places to allow people to use our starlink to make first contact with familes and capturing drone video. We are hoping families are able to get clues to family members or homes.
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[@WxChasing]

Here is a fundraiser we are helping to support, please check it out: www.gofundme.com/f/carriacou-strong-hurricane-relief?

[@cynthiachadwick5168]

We are praying for this whole island. Should be receiving aid very soon. This is 100% total devastation on the vegetation and 98% total building damage. Thank God you didn’t loose more lives. Please help these people.

[@stephnash4637]

My mama in-law lives in Mount Royal Carriacou. Both my mama and uncles home were totally destroyed. Still no aide has reached people.

[@ckeilah]

Thanks for sharing the actual shots of the results. This is the best, and only that I know of, source for video of what the place looks like now. Much better than all the melodrama from “News“ outlets.

[@joyceashton7541]

This is the worst devastation, i've ever seen in my life time in the caribbean. Come on world, come on people reach out your hands of compassion. May God watch over our people in Jesus name❤

[@waldemarrodriguezdenis1001]

What are you talking about ? Everything it’s destroyed in that island

[@Carolb66]

The Island has lost 98% of its buildings, trees & vegetation ripped up, what are you talking about? Melodrama! WTF? 😮😢

[@carmenpreciado6443]

Las fuentes de noticias dan la información de lo que está pasando y el rumbo que va a tomar, cuál drama, cuál mentira.

[@Adrenalean767]

​@@joyceashton7541this is bad but its not the worst thats happened in the Caribbean

[@atinwoodsman]

Catastrophic damage, the vegetation and trees are mostly gone

[@user-z1d-d5h]

We need every tree

[@robertcross5794]

Those trees that are stripped bare will have leaves again in about 6 weeks.

[@peterwilliams9211]

This is total destruction

[@GaliSinatra]

The positivity of the people from this island in the face of such utter devastation is amazing. Love and good wishes to them.♥♥♥♥

[@Maatphoenix7]

As a trini I can attest we love our island family a stone throw away, much love and support heading y’all way!

[@WxChasing]

I can’t stress enough how positive and incredible they are.

[@GaliSinatra]

@@WxChasing No doubt!

[@amyutah1934]

Have they received any aid yet? I'm always amazed at how complicated it seems to be when it comes to delivering help! I hope they get the help they so badly need and are not overlooked in favor of the bigger islands! Thank you for both being there and putting the spotlight on their community!!!

[@pamelamallory3922]

Prayers to all yes get them help right away 🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@utamu777]

He also needs to link to the various aid efforts happening to enable viewers to donate

[@silentweaponsquietwars1703]

Samaritans Purse should be there now.

[@WxChasing]

@@utamu777I pinned a comment with the official fund set up by Grenada.

[@WxChasing]

@@silentweaponsquietwars1703They are.

[@blairn02]

Thank you for giving voice to the people of Carriacou. There is power in hearing from them directly. God bless you all.

[@WxChasing]

My pleasure. I wish we could do far more.

[@catherinedookie4673]

Caribbean neighbours are rallying together to bring relief in terms of food stuff ,personal care and other emergency aid needfuls to the islands .Many collection drives are underway in Trinidad and Tobago for dispatch over the coming days and weeks .Response to help with the resilience of our people

[@WxChasing]

The response has been amazing but the logistical issues are immense.

[@gloriajeffrey]

One Caribbean Unity!❤

[@azaanjohn6119]

please drive through belmont area need to k ow my grandad is ok

[@lakelivingb8409]

As a seasoned disaster medical officer..I have seen the horrible destruction of hurricanes. It when it hits these island it beyond sad as help is so slow in the recovery. I do psychological intakes and I already know this is going to have long term consequences on the psyche. But the resilience of these people will heal and rebuild.

[@CyborgMaMa]

Yes, I can’t help but think about the PTSD and myriad of other psychological issues that these folks will experience for a long time to come.🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽 they’re most loving and giving people I have met anywhere in the world. I truly hope that loving and giving goes back to them🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@unclepappy3823]

this is the highest quality reporting i've seen of the aftermath. Yall are maniacs for running into a hurricane on an island, but heroes for it too.

[@WxChasing]

I am glad our reporting was helpful. We are not heroes, that goes to the people in Carriacou. Anyone that can go through this and continue to smile and help each other dominates the hero category.

[@lindaquinlan1471]

Such a beautiful island. So sorry for the devastation. 😢 Praying you receive aid soon. 🙏

[@SherrCadoe]

I'm seeing some insensitive comments, no one chooses where they're born, beryl eye was very large and carriacou fitted directly into the eye, i saw that on the radar, there was no escape from 150 wind speed, beryl is moving fast and she developed into major hurricane in 42hrs, those islands had less time to get materials to board up, i also saw in the video walls crash down so concrete is also no match for a powerful storm, the structures standing are just lucky. Help is already arriving but it have to be distributed in a coordinated effort, some people already left the island for shelter elsewhere. To my colleagues at princess royal hospital,stand strong and everyone else be safe things will eventually get better. Forward ever backward never.🇬🇩🇨🇦❤💚💛

[@janequashie8857]

Thank you so so much I saw my house and not as bad as I was told. Thank you, Thank you

[@WxChasing]

I’m glad the video brought good news for someone.

[@doreenramsey1016]

We face a revolution, an invasion, oppression we are the heart of resilience. Hurricane Ivan devastation, Emily come we stand up strong, Beryl come we didn't back down. We go make it yeah, we will beat this thing together. Grenadians our belly skin tight as ever, we are loud, we are proud and we are a resilient people. Lets rise as a people and dust ourselves off.

[@CyborgMaMa]

🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽 you bring water to my eyes

[@phyllisferguson3889]

My eyes as well. Thank you.

[@AnneMariewx]

I pray these people are being helped 😢

[@windingroad9678]

I hope rich people and governments get together and get relief quickly. God bless everyone here.

[@l.ls.8890]

This is a former British Colony and I hope they are putting together an emergency package to help these islanders.

[@Adrenalean767]

There's organizations in place for this very thing

[@nickibooth7429]

It'll be beautiful again. Now i want to visit.

[@OoLOSTWORLDoO]

It stripped all of the colour out of the island. Even the grass looks black . Trying to see whose house I can recognise.

[@doopdapps1088]

Most of all the buildings the structural is OK but nearly all the roofs are missing.. That should tell you something when it comes to rebuilding? 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@di4085]

Where did the people go to hunker down during the hurricane?

[@leaveittolefty]

and where are they now?? no one in this video only a few

[@mernellmobley6782]

What a magnificent view of the ocean. The ocean is breath taking to see in the distance. This is horrific. Could never imagined a pl lace could look so devastated. 😢😢😢😢

[@ellakeefhaver5992]

My beloved Grenada, this breaks my heart for you. Sending my love, strength and prayers for all affected. Stay positive & strong.

[@carolhale4331]

Samaritans purse is an excellent organization to donate to. They have already sent in planes, full of food and water and supplies and will rebuild.

[@jasonthewatchmansson8873]

I prefer to help the people of Carriacou, not pay for Franklin Graham's obscene, bloated salary and his luxury air travel. Thx!

[@taylorowner]

Although it is heartbreaking to view; the coverage shows the level of devastation that the island endured. Thanks for sharing the video with the rest of the world.

[@WxChasing]

My pleasure. Hopefully it drives plenty of aid.

[@mernellmobley6782]

Wow a tree left standing. A place for the birds to live in. Thank God .

[@sharongooliehonore1739]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us ❤

[@WxChasing]

You are very welcome. Apologies for the edit quality, we were just trying to get it out for those looking for answers. Hoping it helped someone.

[@Domnik1968]

Everybody talking about an aid. Then what ? In 2 years same again or worse ? Petroleum companies should pay, that would make a real change.

[@patshallick6487]

God Bless & Protect 24/7.

[@gypsylizzy8893]

To see the destruction of this beautiful island makes me cry. These beautiful people need help asap. Praying for them all including the animals. Thank you for sharing this video. This island means lots to me as I have many fond memories including when my husband proposed to me while on a diving expedition.

[@WxChasing]

Thank you watching. Yes, Carriacou is so special.

[@BarbaraRobinson-n3u]

This is devastating it looks like something out of a horror movie. How and when these people are going to return to normal only God knows. Stay strong my brothers and sisters. ❤❤❤.

[@Catchmyvib2]

So so you know there hasn’t been any coverage in the states ! Only showed minor damage to Jamaica

[@fantastica9186]

Not surprised by that Americans aren't interested in other countries and their problems .

[@MoiraPraline]

They quicker to help Ukraine than the Caribbean. Haitians get sent back home from the Florida shores in the same boats they washed up in. Everybody else gets beds, bussed to different states and amnesty.

[@NerdsWorldNYC]

​@@fantastica9186depends on the State. New York City has many folks from the Caribbean living here, so they do mention what is happening as far as hurricanes and how to help on our local news channels.

[@MoiraPraline]

The opposite is true for me. I have had to search for info on Jamaica. I have seen more coverage on Grenada and rightfully so. I hope Cariacou gets much help. Jamaica stands with you🙏🏾🇯🇲

[@victorsong8416]

It's sad, that they could not and cannot afford hurricane-resistant construction standards because of the economic conditions on these islands. I went through a cat 4 (2mph short of cat 5) hurricane, in Cape Coral (Ian) my vegetation was devastated, lost about 25% of my shingles of the roof but that was the only damage to my house. Of course, it is built to hurricane-resistant standards. In these islands they cannot enforce such standards as they are too costly, so the people could not get housing/shelter at all, or for very-very long time, which is unacceptable. So flimsily built houses will go up again - unfortunately - but there is no other choice.

[@giatasha2181]

This is true. I would like a bomb proof house however I can’t afford this. I still need a house. Even the suggestions of concrete - while may be stating the obvious concrete would have to be shipped there - concrete is insanely expensive to ship. People can’t afford this.

[@DjWellDressedMan]

I lived in the town of Windward on Carriacou Island and the people are devastated and I am too! Hoping all can recoup and build a better Carriacou for the next Hurricanes. My people have always been on Carriacou for the last 6,000 years and that needs to continue now.

[@WxChasing]

Windward was hit so hard as was the entire island. You Grenadians will come back stronger than ever. Just need help.

[@DjWellDressedMan]

@@WxChasing THANKS to WXChasing for the timely video out to the World about the Beryl's destruction of The Grenadines. BEST news, my friend and his family on Carriacou are alive and as good as can be for now! I will return and it is Selector time Dubwise.

[@daryleberhardt4110]

Will you be able to go to all parts of the island to video? Don't forget the small villages.

[@WxChasing]

We got as much as we could. We were driving around letting people make contact with starlink and had so much going on we couldnt keep track.

[@michellecharles343]

Didn't realize carriocou was this big 😮 beautiful place i can see what beryl mash up 😢 ive never been to this place yet lol 😊 just because i fraid boat ride 🙈 am praying for you guys .may God keep you in the palm of his hands 👐 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️🇬🇩🇬🇩

[@CyborgMaMa]

13 sq miles…. It’s the most beautiful place in the world with the most beautiful people. May you see it in all its glory when you visit. They will rebuild! they will rise up!

[@xcx23cwea65]

Only DOME shape structures might work in Grenada, just saying given the land mass and geographic location to future storms and hurricanes. Only can enforce better building codes going forward. It wouldn't make sense to go and rebuild using the same methods only to go through another hurricane.

[@FloridaGirl-]

Yes. This is terrible. Many older places in FL like this too. The building codes have to be brought up. I often say the same- dome and round houses cut windshear by 33%. Many of the homes there didn’t even have plywood under the tin roof. The whole island needs rebuilding w/new underground electrical as well. I’ve been through a Cat 5. It’s something you will never forget. All buildings should be block with roofs to code. Lord help these people. 🙏🙏🙏

[@sharonashley2470]

Thanks for sharing as the news media does not show the real impact on the island. I pray u guys get help soon.

[@WxChasing]

My pleasure. Help is arriving in mass.

[@melodybaker5952]

I pray supplies and help has arrived. Please let us know on a video if you can. 🙏☮️

[@WxChasing]

We will be heading back in a couple weeks and will document recovery and update.

[@johnny14794]

How can we send help to these people? Is there any website or link to send some relief funds/money? From Florida, USA to our brothers in Carriacou, Grenada.

[@WxChasing]

I have the government fund for Grenada in the first comment.

[@johnny14794]

@@WxChasing Thanks! Mission Accomplished! God Bless.

[@beyourself2444]

For all of those people who think us West Indian folks live in huts by the sea... Most of us don't and we have bigger houses and lots than many of you do.

[@gloriajeffrey]

Take note of the roofs that are still standing Watch their designs . They're hurricane proof. I wish for the rebirth of Carriacou as soon as possible.So sorry for the destruction of your beautiful.😢 island

[@raskuly]

This is a multiplication of ten from the destruction I saw where I lived after Ian and we were in the eyewall as it made landfall.

[@ArlenLemons-dc4yt]

IF YOU CAN PLEASE DONATE TO UNICEF, FOR GRENEDA, $1 $5, ANYTHING YOU CAN IS MUCH APPRECIATED,, thank you,,,, God Bless you,,,,

[@catherinecox9058]

Thank you so much. Your coverage helped to relieve a lot of anxiety

[@WxChasing]

I hope so. Wish we could have done more.

[@MoiraPraline]

4:05 those who know…know😂. Our driver could only say “that’s right” to shut him up😂😂😂

[@marvinjames8244]

Lol

[@simon-oy6um]

Give it 6 weeks those trees will be sprouting green again😊❤

[@veronicacarbajal3953]

This is the first video I'm seeing after the hurricane. Where can people donate?

[@lamiya900]

Theses poor people they need a world concert to get money n help their asap and a world gofundme

[@michellecharles343]

Thanks for sharing 😢😢 you will build back in Jesus mighty name 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@MrPolymers]

My question as a home owner in Florida which survived Hurricane Ian, how are these folks going to rebuild??? I believe these islands are a commonwealth of Great Britain. I assume no home owners insurance. Rebuilding the infrastructure will be unbelievably expensive.

[@WxChasing]

They are an independent country. It will take a very long time and require a lot of help.

[@rmusic8969]

This is so sad.

[@veronicacarbajal3953]

Do you know how many didn't make it? The news is not telling us anything. I'm from Texas.

[@gayforkurt]

I heard three lives were lost on Carriacou.

[@IGIT-oo6yq]

Two from Carriacou and one from Petit Marinique. As of this morning 10 across the Caribbean if I'm remembering correctly...

[@samjones6258]

Absolute devastation on that little island. Such a shame 😢

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

So sorry - God bless all 😢🙏

[@register1430]

what is the power situation? Have people been boat lifted off the island? This might be another Barbuda situation.

[@WxChasing]

No power, it will take a long time to rebuild.

[@hitemhard2616]

Watching from trinidad...gezzzz 😢.....my goodness

[@jaredyandell1220]

That’s horrible I just watched the whole video. So sad for those people. Looks like an ef3 or 4 hit everywhere. Prayers!!

[@WxChasing]

Yes, easily EF3 equivalent. Horrible for the entire island.

[@burdetwill1020]

They needed to replace the roof with concrete/slab roof which will withstand hurricane like some of the houses in 🇯🇲🏠.

[@cryptogaming9935]

My prayers are with the people of Grenada and Carriacou, does anyone know if Carl the skipper is okay on Carriacou? We sailed for snorkling together long time ago

[@marlu6373]

he is ok the boat not.No more skkiping for good old Carl

[@cryptogaming9935]

@@marlu6373 Did he still have the "Good Expectation" like back then? Greet him from Fritzie-boys son, glad he is well

[@dellchica2373]

Imagine all that surrounding aquamarine gorgeousness amidst all that splintering devastation😮😮 total wipeout😢😢

[@LouvinMathurin]

This place looks like a desert now. Prayers for everyone

[@tichaonanhlangano1426]

I think that’s my uncle driving you around is his name Philip Alexander

[@WxChasing]

Damian was driving

[@MoiraPraline]

Damian very easy on the eyes😊

[@dellchica2373]

​@@MoiraPralineheheh😂

[@felipegrille8082]

Wish you could have taken video of the same ride before the storm. For a before and after shot.

[@SherrCadoe]

@@felipegrille8082 he did,with the drone, he already showed it

[@WxChasing]

I have better before and can line up the shots when I have some time.

[@beezun9850]

Prayers for everyone on those islands affected by hurricane Beryl. May they find hope and peace, and the assistance they need to rebuild their homes and lives.

[@prahfetts825]

Yahweh comes cruel with wrath and fierce anger to make the land a desolation Emptiness and Destruction

[@NCRose81]

80% of the vehicles were in great condition with almost 100% of the homes with damage I don't quite understand that with those strong winds

[@tamanako2507]

👍 good observation, not even a scratch from flying debris 😳, ¿were they parked in shelters maybe? 🤔

[@WxChasing]

Most vehicles had some damage. The ones that did not were driving. Some were even flipped and tossed.

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

All the poor animals & pets - God bless 😰🙏

[@eulinpetit-woodyear6816]

The roads seems to be made out of concrete and is mostly in good condition. Looks like most of the folks left the island and took their vehicles with them. I can only see electricity being restored using international help. There are some roofs that remain untouched. This tells me that the problem is with building codes and the folks adhering to these codes.

[@RoseGolden0]

Please post where you are while driving. It’s so hard to recognize since everything and landmarks have been destroyed

[@mikesmith5158]

I'm from South Florida, Fort Lauderdale. you know Florida will be sending help as soon as we can🙏💯🇺🇲💪

[@shirleykellman2985]

My sister lives there with her husband.., Mr and Mrs. John Caton… I pray to God that they are well. I know that communication is down right now, but I long to hear from or about them

[@blessedgirlbyGod]

Hi, do you have any footage of the Bellevue area? I see you were quite close toward the end of the video. Oh, please I hope you can give us a bit of insight as to how it is there. Thank you so much for what you are doing.

[@WxChasing]

Im sorry, I have posted everything I shot. Hopefully you have learned more now.

[@blessedgirlbyGod]

​@@WxChasing Oh yes, thank you so much. And may God continue to cover you and bless you. Thank you so much.

[@lj2official882]

Just got back power in Houston, my damage looks like nothing compared to this. Crazy looks like a bomb went off. Prayers for the carribean. 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@tj6742]

Oh My Good Godd !! 😮 This is like what one imagined what the end of the world looks like 🤔 The Apocalypse!! This is Horror !! It's a miracle that people survived this ! God Be Praised 🙏🏾

[@lindaquinlan1471]

Can't get over how nice the streets are on this island. Dallas, TX needs to take a lesson!!

[@beyourself2444]

Odd comment, ok so the USA isn't Oz... whoop-ti-doo.

[@lindaquinlan1471]

@@beyourself2444 ever been to dallas, tx? You would understand. What a weird comment!

[@rosaleealcenat3002]

Wow thanks for sharing it is so sad it’s not going to be easy I do hope that they will get all the help that they need with God all things are possible 🙏🏿👍

[@DeborahDecosta]

You guys be strong in the Lord thanks for sharing 🇧🇸🌹♥️

[@nononsenseBennett]

AID AGENCIES might want to organize DISASTER Tourism to get help from skilled people who might want to go there to help in the rebuild.

[@CyborgMaMa]

Disaster tourism? Is that really honestly a thing? Smh

[@jogirl836]

The defenseless animals and dogs running around breaks my heart. They don’t know what’s happened and they have to fend for themselves. I pray they somehow get help and survive as well as the people. This is so hard to see. Prayers going up to everyone affected by this hurricane. 🙏🏼

[@jaredyandell1220]

Brandon always has the first and best reports the guy was there days before seemed like I always look to wx videos I know there’s a few of yall if I’m correct

[@obsidianwing]

Both have been there 1 Day before . Check out the Videos from his Work Partner Johnathan Petramala www.youtube.com/@JonathanPetramala

[@WxChasing]

Thanks Jared!

[@marthalynch1950]

I would have like some comments about the villages the Town .

[@WxChasing]

That was the original plan but we got thousands of emails from family members around the world trying to contact loved ones or get clues about the state of homes. A full narration and edit would have taken days.

[@JaniceBradberry-r9f]

White Timothy Perez Brian Walker Carol

[@spiceislandgalnyviaukthere4967]

I Need to ask you WXChasing for future how were you able to get wifi connections during and after the storm in Carriacou? Did you have roaming service or additional gadgets to cope as this is excellent and necessary for the future. Await your urgent response. Cheers

[@GianaMaxwell-d8x]

Rodriguez Larry Wilson Amy Brown Shirley

[@carmenpreciado6443]

Desde México 🙏, acá tocará tierra en la madrugada. 😢😢

[@mariaisabelquesada6678]

Dios les proteja, desde Costa Rica.

[@evertonvenair2362]

Driving through Grenada looking like apocalypse 👀

[@christopherscarpino8994]

How did the cargo container get there (at 6:15)? Was it already there or was did the hurricane blow it there? Thx

[@CyborgMaMa]

No, the cargo container was not across the road before the hurricane. The hurricane did that.

[@WxChasing]

It was blown down the hill by the hurricane. Many shipping containers were flipped and rolled.

[@alterhund4116]

Get they between water and food? Where get they gas for the generators and cars.

[@hazelgarcia2851]

Thank you for this. It gave me a real view of the devastation of my sister Island. My prayers are with the people. Theere is help already being sent. Grenadians in England have rallied together. No green lush vegetation and peoples homes have almost been wiped out. Please help us.

[@FelixJeffrey-k8s]

Davis Linda Thomas George Thompson Jeffrey

[@ИсидораАлександрова]

Hall Kimberly Hernandez Brian Gonzalez Matthew

[@PaulGonzalez-n3x]

Moore Paul Johnson Richard Young Christopher

[@geoffmccoll4640]

Cleaning up this mess is like two black guys meeting two white guys, From "no worries mate in Australia"

[@GreenAnsel]

Lewis Robert Lewis Jessica Hall Anthony

[@GeraldineHansen-s5s]

Brown Kevin Perez Cynthia Young Cynthia

[@raydemos1181]

there is a lot of Damage but i still would rather live here than say Chicago, you are still living in a enchanted micro ecosystem and remember location is everything, you can always rebuild, and the vegetation will come back, at least you're not living in a violent area on this globe

[@Jordan-dm1eh]

Lee Eric Rodriguez Linda Clark Kenneth

[@evelyndembski512]

I believe that worst than Maria in Puerto Rico. May the Lord Bless them.

[@rickitynick4463]

Agreed. We faired better I think because most of the structures are concrete already. The environment definitely looks the same, Vieques especially was stripped of anything green.

[@mariaisabelquesada6678]

Fue evacuadas la población?

[@elianaaparecidadreossiferr5112]

39:02..uma mesa intacta...e em outras situações tipo um container de uns 10 metros arrastado na estrada...🙃🙃🤔🤔