A direct hit last September by Hurricane Maria — a catastrophic category 5 hurricane — left a trail of destruction on the Caribbean island of Dominica, where the fishing community suffered millions of dollars in losses, including 40% of its fleet, in the wake of the storm. Barbuda had previously been devastated by Hurricane Irma, which had also caused monumental losses to the fishing community there. It can never be said enough that it only takes one hit to devastate places that lie within the hurricane belt, and so preparation is key.

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