Tropical Storm Nicole - Planning Institute of Jamaica

The Montego Bay Resort Area experienced moderate impact affected with few damage to
properties and other infrastructure. Some properties experienced structural damage while
others reported leaking roofs and flooding. Among the problems reported were:
heavy silt build up on some properties;
flood damage to landscapes; and
fallen trees and debris on most properties.
Loss
Preliminary cost of losses is put at $88.32 million (Table 21). Losses caused by Tropical
Storm Nicole to Jamaica’s tourism sector includes:
lower hotel occupancy;
lower tourism revenues, including food and beverages, local transport and
recreation;
cost incurred by some hotels to find alternative energy supply due to lack of
electricity after the weather events;
loss of business due to the blocking of some road by floods, landslides, fallen trees
and other debris; and
cost incurred to off-set loss of communication services, electricity and water .
Table 21: Summary of Damages and Losses in the Tourism Sector
Summary J$
Damage 76 182 270.00
Loss of Hotel & Attractions Income 88 324 440.00
Total Damage & Losses 164 506 710.00
Source: PIOJ estimates based on official GOJ data
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