The assessment continues a day after storm force conditions tore off roofs, flooded roads and downed trees and utility poles in Barbados.

Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams, compares yesterday’s events to the freak storm of a few years ago.

He points out that the intense and frequent lightning strikes were a major concern.

He highlights some of the key lessons learnt.

Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams.

Director of the Department of Emergency Management Kerry Hinds says the department received about 20 reports of storm related events including eight damaged homes.

Two families had to relocate.

Director of the Department of Emergency Management Kerry Hinds.

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