Effects of Hurricane Dennis in Haiti
In early July 2005, Hurricane Dennis brushed the southern coast of Haiti and produced deadly flash flooding across the nation. Forming from a tropical depression on July 4, Dennis began impacting Haiti two days later with heavy rains. Civil authorities and international agencies acted quickly to protect lives, ordering evacuations—approximately 1,000 people complied—and prepositioning emergency supplies. Over the subsequent two days, the hurricane's outer bands continued to impact the nation before effects abated. Widespread flash floods and landslides caused substantial damage, with areas along the Tiburon Peninsula taking the brunt of the impact. A bridge collapse near Grand-Goâve left 15 people dead or missing.
Hurricane Dennis passing between Jamaica and Haiti on July 7; the large feeder band on the eastern side of the hurricane obscures Hispaniola. | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | July 6–8, 2005 |
| Category 2 hurricane | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 105 mph (165 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 967 mbar (hPa); 28.56 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 56 confirmed, 24 missing |
| Damage | $50 million (2005 USD) |
| Areas affected | Haiti, particularly the Tiburon Peninsula |
Part of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season | |
History
Effects Other wikis | |
All told, Dennis killed 56 people and wrought US$50 million in damage. The nation's government released emergency relief funds on July 7 and international agencies provided considerable assistance to residents in the months after the storm. World Concern aided roughly 18,000 residents and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies assisted approximately 4,000 people.