For Immediate Release
November 17, 2004
U.S. Helps Caribbean Countries Hit Hardest by Hurricanes
The United States is launching a $100 million hurricane-recovery
program to help the nations of the Caribbean hit hardest by Hurricanes
Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne. Grenada, Haiti, and Jamaica are the
countries in the greatest need. Grenada will receive $42 million, Haiti
$38 million, and Jamaica $18 million. The remaining $2 million will be
used to develop and carry out recovery projects in other affected
countries. The $100 million is in addition to an initial disaster
assistance of $19.4 million, as well as substantial relief efforts
undertaken in Florida and other areas of the United States that were
devastated by this year's hurricanes.
Source: U.S. Department of State
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