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Private homes, public infrastructure sustain damage during passage of Hurricane Elsa The Owia Police Station lost its roof during the passage of Hurricane Elsa Social Share Almost 100 persons sought refuge today at 13 emergency shelters that were activated today, July 2 between mainland St Vincent and Bequia as this country experienced its first hurricane of the season – Hurricane Elsa. Public infrastructure and private homes also sustained damage as a result of the weather system. Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves declared yesterday that all non-essential businesses and schools be closed today as the country braced for impact. At 8 am, Tropical Storm Elsa was upgraded to a hurricane just south of Barbados with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph.

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