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A Step Long In Coming

There has been much talk about disaster planning and preparedness in Anguilla over the years. During that period a few terrible hurricanes have swept across the island leaving much damage and rebuilding expense behind. After that, we have also been left to ponder whether our response strategies were adequate and what could be done to remedy the situation. We join with Rodney Rey, the Chief Minister’s Permanent Secretary, to point out that small states, like Anguilla, cannot afford the severe economic shocks and dislocation that disasters can cause. The obvious necessity, therefore, would be to take measures to help avoid the negative impact and to ensure sustainable development.

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