Skip to main content

Fiona storm impact in the Caribbean and the Atlantic

[PLACEHOLDER]
Image

We want to dedicate this space to bring awareness regarding the Fiona storm, and what it has left behind during its trajectory. Let us put our part, helping each other, and being part of our communities, moving forward with positive outcomes. 

Photo by "unknown" source. Puerto Rico



The impact of the Fiona storm has reached many regions. It was not only a powerful tropical storm, but also able to take advantage of the cold waters, becoming one of the biggest storm systems able to do so. It caused widespread damage over the Caribbean and the Eastern of Canada.

Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos and other Caribbean nations, as well as Canada (Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, PEI) suffered from the impact of such a strong system. This storm has left:

  • At least twenty-one (21) deaths confirmed throughout the Caribbean and Canada
  • Many have lost their properties, as the land and houses’ foundation caved to the amount of water and strong winds
  • Many are suffering from the lack of water and electricity
  • Bridges blockage, preventing from people to move freely
  • Food and water much needed
  • The lack of medicine and the need of medical attention for those that have been:
    • Injured
    • Or that needed assistance from before, but they are prevented to reach to hospital facilities

Republica Dominicana Fiona Rio Chavon - photo by Ricardo Roja

Rio Chavon in Dominican Republic

Fiona Tropical System impacting the east side of Dominican Republic. This is a look at Chavon River. Photo by Ricardo Roja

There are many ways to help, but here are some ideas:

  • Awareness. Use your digital, and social, platforms for bringing attention to others. You could help propagate the different ways to help those in need within the regions that have been impacted by the storm
  • Lending a hand. Those closer to the community with availability and proper training. The power of the community is amazing when it comes together for something good. An example can be that If trees are in the way, within your neighborhood, then come together to help with clearing the way
    • Of course, safety first, if there are electric wires and things that can harm you then avoid putting yourself (and your loved ones) in danger and leave it to the professionals
  • Food, water, and medicine (basic and over the counter) donation
  • For those in the Caribbean, there are local and international trusted organizations that you can donate to
  • For Canadians, there are many organizations, such as the Canadian Red Cross that are currently receiving donations in order to assist Canadians that have been significantly impacted by this storm

 

Fiona-storm-houses-in-water-pauline-billard

Fiona Hurricane impacting Eastern Canada. Photo by Pauline Billard.

Republica Dominicana Fiona impact - car under water

Dominican Republic - Floods

A car is under water due to the heavy rains. Photo source "unknown"

Puerto Rico - Fiona Hurricane - Alejandro Granadillo

Puerto Rico - Impacted by Fiona

Puerto Rico was heavily impacted by the storm. Photo by Alejandro Granadillo

photo-by-Pauline-Billard

Fiona Hurricane impacting Eastern Canada. Photo by Pauline Billard.

Trending posts

Goal setting frameworks for Product Management - OKR and HOSKR

Anonymous
As a business analyst and product manager we often use various frameworks to synthesize and organize our product ideas and goals. I think of frameworks as tools in our product management tool kit which we use depending on the task at hand.  And speaking of goals, OKR is a very popular framework that I often use to set the goals for the products I am managing. However recently I participated the #ProductCon conference hosted by Product School  and I stumbled upon one of the talks in which Rapha Cohen, the CPO at Google Waze introduced a more effective framework for setting product goals. The framework is called HOSKR.  In this post I'll describe both the OKR and HOSKR frameworks in more details using examples. I hope this will provide you, our readers, more practical insights on how to effectively use these frameworks to set your product goals.  OKR OKR stands for O bjectives and K ey R esults. If you are reading this post then you are on our Beolle blog and I am goi...
Read more

AGILE For DIGITAL AGENCIES

Introduction Some Digital agencies have a project process where waterfalls still plays a big part of it, and as far as I can tell, the tech team is usually the one suffering as they are at the last part of the chain left with limited budget and time for execution. I do believe that adopting an Agile approach could make a Digital Agency better and faster. In this article I’m presenting you just another point of view of why it make sense looking at Agile Methodology.  Why Agile for a Digital Agency? The Agile movement started in the software development industry, but it has being proven to be useful in others as well. It becomes handy for the type of business that has changing priorities, changing requirements and flexible deliverables. In the Digital Agency of today you need a different mindset. Creative will always play a huge role (“the bread and butter”). But the “big guys” need to understand that without technology there is no Digital Agency. Technical resources ...
Read more

Digital Sovereignty in a Polarised World - Data, Cloud Power, and the Search for Trusted Alternatives

 Relationships have deteriorated, with trust diminished to an extent that may preclude restoration. The world, once structured to favour certain regions, has undergone significant shifts; for numerous countries, such advantages never existed. In this polarised reality, stakeholders are re-evaluating alliances, as former partners now often embody the role of "frenemy," thereby threatening freedom. This phenomenon is longstanding, rooted in historical power dynamics. When politics and influence supersede principles of fairness, respect, and integrity, ethical boundaries become blurred. Previously, issues that did not directly affect you would get overlooked out of principle, but current risks necessitate action to safeguard sovereignty. Information has consistently served as a key strategic asset, a trend only intensified by technological advancements that have elevated data as the principal factor. In other words, technology has amplified that, and data is the name of the game...
Read more

Assembling MLOps practice - part 2

 Part I of this series, published in May, discussed the definition of MLOps and outlined the requirements for implementing this practice within an organisation. It also addressed some of the roles necessary within the team to support MLOps. Lego Alike data assembly - Generated with Gemini   This time, we move forward by exploring part of the technical stack that could be an option for implementing MLOps.  Before proceeding, below is a CTA to the first part of the article for reference. Assembling an MLOps Practice - Part 1 ML components are key parts of the ecosystem, supporting the solutions provided to clients. As a result, DevOps and MLOps have become part of the "secret sauce" for success... Take me there Components of your MLOps stack. The MLOps stack optimises the machine learning life-cycle by fostering collaboration across teams, delivering continuous integration and depl...
Read more

This blog uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Simple analytics might be in place for pageviews purposes. They are harmless and never personally identify you.

Agreed