assessment of the socio-economic and environmental impact

The total damage to the housing sector was estimated at $5,961.7 million, of which 41.5% were
for totally destroyed structures, 52.8% for major damage and 5.72% for minor damage 8 . Areas
with totally destroyed houses included were vulnerable areas such as Rocky Point and Portland
Cottage in Clarendon, Old Harbour Bay St. Catherine and Manchioneal, Portland.
8 Based on the varying quality of housing, calculations were based on the following assumptions:
1. A 12x18 feet starter house (concrete) is $3 500 per square foot totaling $756 000
2. Repairing minor damage = 2.5% of the cost of the building
3. Repairing major damage (an entire roof) = 25% of the cost of the building
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