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Remembering Hurricane Janet

The Janet House

Today September 22, 1955 before most of us were born Hurricane Janet hit Grenada and Carriacou pack winds of up 174 MPH. Over 120 death were reported on the islands.

Janet was the first hurricane claim the lives of over one thousand people through out the Caribbean.

Damage in Grenada was estimated to be over $65.5 million. Janet also cause major damage and death on the island of Barbados.

After the hurricane most people who lost their homes were given a small one bedroom house which became known at Janet House. (seen in photo above).

Until September 4, 2004 when hurricane Ivan ravaged Grenada, hurricane Janet was the only major storm to hit the island..

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