Barbuda Bulding Damage Assesment

BARBUDA BUILDING 

DAMAGE ASSESSMENT 

Preliminary findings 

In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in 

Barbuda in sept. 2017, one of the 

identified priority actions for recovery, 

as recommended by the Post-Disaster 

Needs Assessment, was to conduct a 

detailed building assessment. This 

Building Damage Assessment (BDA) was 

conducted in November 2017, led by 

the National Office for Disaster Services 

(NODS) and the United Nations 

Development Programme (UNDP), in 

close consultation with the Barbuda 

Council and with the support of key 

actors, public and private. The findings 

of the BDA will inform national decisionmaking 

processes related to the return 

of affected families to Barbuda, based 

on the level of damage of their homes. 

United Nations Development 

Programme 

November 2017

Table of Contents 

1. BUILDING DAMAGE ASSESSMENT: KEY FACTS AND FIGURES .................................................................................. 2 

2. METHODOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................................................... 3 

3. CRITERIA FOR COLOR TAGGING ............................................................................................................................. 4 

4. BASIC DATA FOR BARBUDA .................................................................................................................................... 4 

5. KEY FINDINGS ........................................................................................................................................................ 5 

6. OTHER ISSUES ...................................................................................................................................................... 10 

7. WAY FORWARD ................................................................................................................................................... 11 

Acknowledgements 

We would like to thank all the institutional partners of the Building Damage Assessment, who not only helped to 

conduct it, but also supported the refection on the enhancement of the tool, thus contributing to the effective 

implementation of BDAs around the world: National Office of Disaster Services, Ministry of Housing and Works, 

Development Control Agency, Barbuda Council, National Architects Institute, Association of Contractors. 

Moreover, it should be noted that the Building Damage Assessment would not have happened without the support 

of dedication of key individuals, whom we thank warmly namely: 

In Antigua (planning phase): Mr. Philmore Mullins, Director of the National Office of Disaster Services and his Deputy 

Director, Mr. Sherrod James; Chad Knight Alexander who supported with the zoning of Barbuda and the provision of 

very useful maps; Mr. Alvah Guichard from National Office of Disaster Services on GIS analysis; Lieutenant C. Samuel 

(National Defense Forces) who helped reach out to volunteers; Mr. Alexander Pigott, President of the Antigua and 

Barbuda Institute of Architects and Laurent Gilkes, president of the Contractors Association (Antigua & Barbuda) Inc., 

who gathered a wonderful team of architects and contractors; Mr. Frederick Southwell, Director of the Development 

Control Agency, who deployed some of his critical staff; Ms. Frederique Bonfils, of the Barbuda Express, who 

supported with the transportation arrangements; Ms. Hortensia Brookes, from the Ministry of Finance, who came up 

with creative solutions in the most desperate moments. 

In Barbuda (implementation phase): Major Alando Michael provided instrumental logistical support; Mr. Marc 

Southwell and Mr. Trevor Browne of Solid Waste Management Authority, and Mr. Michael Joseph (Department of 

Health), helped with their vehicles and knowledge of the ground; last but not least, Ms. Wanda Desuza, Mr. Deon 

Desuza and his team at the Block Club, Ms. Clytie Shaw and Mr. William Mussington, who fed a hungry team 3 times 

a day during a week. 

The UNDP team was composed of Mr. Ugo Blanc, Ms. Diane Wade-Moore, Mr. David James, and Ms. Aurelie 

Boukobza. 

For further information please write to nods.anu@ab.gov.ag with “BDA enquiry” as subject line (cc: 

aurelie.boukobza@undp.org). 

United Nations Development Programme 

Hurricane Irma/ Barbuda Recovery 

Building Damage Assessment: Preliminary findings 

21 November 2017 (v2) 

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1. BUILDING DAMAGE ASSESSMENT: KEY FACTS AND FIGURES 

• Conducted from November 6 th to 23 rd 2017 on the island of Barbuda; 

• Led by National Office of Disaster Services and United Nations Development programme; 

• 1,290 surveys completed online and stored securely, with over 100,000 data points in the database; 

• Team composed of 45 volunteers from various sectors: inspectors from public and private sector (14 

architects or architectural technicians, 9 civil engineers, 6 contractors/construction professionals, 2 DCA 

inspectors, and 15 Barbudans); 

• Partner institutions: Barbuda Council, Ministry of Housing and Works, Development Control Authority, 

Architects Institute, Contractors Association, Dominica Antigua Relief Fund, the World Food Programme, and 

a few individuals; 

• UNDP and Microsoft staff: 20 people. 

Preparations for the Building Damage Assessment, at the 

National Office of Disaster Services 

(© UNDP) 





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2. METHODOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS 

• 100% structures (private and public) on the island were assessed (exceptions: minor sheds, chicken coops, 

cisterns): total of 1290 structures 1 . 

• 1 assessment was undertaken for each “structure”, for instance: 

• 1 assessment for 1 multifamily building 

• 5 assessments for 1 school with 5 separate buildings 

• When available, the names of primary occupants were collected (considering the absence of occupants in 

most cases at the time of the survey, information was collected through Barbudan members of the teams); 

• The “type” of structure was documented: public or private; 

• BDA assessors have factored in the “quality of construction” to determine the color tagging: i.e. a building 

with limited damage to galvanized (yellow) but in need of rafter replacement was downgraded by 1 level, 

and thus tagged as “orange”. 

• The BDA was preceded by a training for all the volunteers, which was held at the former air force base in 

Coolidge, and welcomed 55 participants. 

BDA training at the former Airforce Base in Coolidge, Friday 3 November 2017 (© UNDP). 

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A “structure” is an individual unit, and there are as many BDA surveys as structures. 





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3. CRITERIA FOR COLOR TAGGING 2 

Level 1 - Minimal or no damage 

Owners or renters do not require 

assistance to safely live in the 

building. This often includes some 

damage to windows, doors and small 

damage to galvanized sheeting. 

Level 2 - Minor repairs 

Buildings that require roofs repairs, 

mainly galvanize sheeting. In 

principle, rafters do not need to be 

replaced. However, rafter status 

must be carefully examined before 

galvanized sheeting is properly 

installed. 

Level 3 - Major repairs 

Often implies replacement of rafters 

and roofing but no wall or structural 

elements. 

Level 4 - Complete rebuilding : 

In addition to roofing and rafters, at 

least 50% of the walls are severely 

damaged. If repairs are possible, 

these may be more complex and 

expensive than a complete rebuilding 

of the structure. 

4. BASIC DATA FOR BARBUDA 

Basic data was collected on the number of structures in Barbuda, and whether they are public/private. 

Private structures surveyed in Barbuda 

Total Surveys 

Commercial 118 

Home/Business 51 

House 906 

Stable 3 

Storage room 56 

Grand Total 1134 

Public structures surveyed in Barbuda 

Total Surveys 

Community Center 2 

Government 47 

Health 6 

Other 5 

Religious 5 

School 24 

Grand Total 89 

The BDA also collected of basic data on occupants and their profile. Data was collected for a total of 1181 private 

structures, and their occupants 3 . 

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87 structures under construction or abandoned before the hurricane were tagged as “grey” 

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It must be noted that due to the absence of most occupants, data was collected based on the local knowledge of Barbudan 

members of the BDA teams. 





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It should be noted that the total population of Barbuda amounts 1,600 to 1,800 people 

(2011 census data - enumerated resident population of Barbuda: 1,638 residents, or 849 

males and 766 females). In 2011 the number of households in Barbuda was 544. 

Through the BDA, data on occupants was collected, for 985 adults and 196 children (for a total of 906 houses), among 

which 14 were categorized as “persons with disabilities”, and 393 as “elderly”. This information will be critical for 

targeting beneficiaries when prioritizing repairs and resettlements 4 . 

Count of people Men/boys Women/Girls Total 

Adults 474 511 985 

Children 99 97 196 

TOTAL 573 608 1181 

On the occupancy of private homes, it seems that 84% (1031) were occupied by their owners, while 7% were rented. 

This information needs to be verified as most of the owners were absent from the island at the time of the survey. 

Other Leased Owned Rented Vacant Grand Total 

Total Surveys 5 1 1094 75 115 1290 

The exact GIS location of these homes is available along with the names of occupants (when available). 

Photo: The BDA team getting ready before deploying 

the various neighborhoods (© UNDP) 

5. KEY FINDINGS 

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Additional information is available on the age of occupants, their names (when available), whether they are primary or 

secondary occupants and whether they were available during the survey. 





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100% of the buildings in Barbuda were damaged to some extent. The comprehensive BDA assessed them all, and 

categorized them. 

Number of structures assessed, with color tag Green Yellow Orange Red Grey Grand Total 

Private 270 292 255 274 98 1189 

Public 31 30 19 21 0 101 

Grand Total 301 322 274 295 98 1290 

30% 

25% 

20% 

15% 

10% 

5% 

0% 

% of structures with level of damage 

23% 

25% 

21% 

23% 

8% 

Green Yellow Orange Red Grey 

569 structures (44%) were severely affected or 

destroyed (orange and red). These are 

uninhabitable and will require substantial 

investment for repairs, demolition, debris 

management and/or reconstruction. 

However, 625 structures (48%) experienced 

minimal or minor damage (green + yellow). 

These could be the focus for quick and urgent 

repairs, to support returns of affected 

populations. 

Finding: despite the dramatic impact of the hurricane, almost half of the structures are fit for 

habitation (as soon as water, electricity and medical services are reestablished on the island). 

The level of damage varies, and has clearly affected private structures more than public ones. 

35% 

30% 

25% 

20% 

15% 

10% 

5% 

0% 

% of damage for Public/Private structures 

31% 

29% 

25% 

23% 21% 

23% 

21% 

19% 

8% 

Private (total 1035) Public (total 89) 

0% 

Serious damage or destruction 

affected 529 out of 1190 

privately owned structures, or 

44% (orange and red). In 

comparison, 40 out of 102 

public buildings (39%) were 

severely affected or destroyed, 

while 62 (61%) experienced 

minor or minimal damage. 

Finding: Construction standards seem to be higher for public buildings in Barbuda. It also seems 

that the bigger the structure, the better the resistance to hurricanes. 

The details of the damage on the type of structures can be found below. 





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PRIVATE Green Yellow Orange Red Grey 

Grand 

Total 

Commercial 20 40 26 42 3 131 

Home/Business 10 7 19 15 51 

House 220 233 202 200 92 947 

Stable 2 1 3 

Storage room 20 13 8 15 2 58 

Grand Total 270 293 255 274 98 1190 

PUBLIC Green Yellow Orange Red Other 

Grand 

Total 

Community Center 2 2 

Government 22 17 12 8 59 

Health 2 2 1 1 6 

Other 3 1 1 5 

Religious 4 1 1 6 

School 5 5 4 10 24 

Grand Total 32 30 19 21 0 102 

Photo: Mr. Steve Brown (Antigua Barbuda Architect 

Institute) and Mr. Leroy Gore (Barbuda Contractor) 

(© UNDP) 

There is a correlation between the level of damage and the size of structures: 86% of red structures are medium, small 

or extra small. 





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Extra Large - Over 2500 ft2 

Large - 1200 ft2 to 2500 ft2 

Medium - 500 ft2 to 1200 ft2 

Small - 200 ft2 to 500 ft2 

Extra Small - Less than 200 ft2 

14 

25 

65 

91 

95 

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 

Extra Small - Less than 200 ft2 

Medium - 500 ft2 to 1200 ft2 

Extra Large - Over 2500 ft2 

Small - 200 ft2 to 500 ft2 

Large - 1200 ft2 to 2500 ft2 

Photos below : examples of types of damage on structures in Barbuda (© UNDP) 





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The primary damage type in Barbuda is clearly roof damage, with 41% of the damage related to roofs. In comparison, 

wall damage account for 17% of the overall damage. 

Type of housing damage in Barbuda 

11% 

15% 

41% 

16% 

17% 

Roof Walls Structure Services (water, electricity, other) Other 

Number of roofs and extent of damage 

Number of roofs and extent of damage 

600 

561 

500 

400 

423 

300 

200 

100 

0 

113 

Less than 24% Between 25% 

and 49% 

185 

Between 50% 

and 74% 

More than 75% 

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n/a 

Damages to the roofs are particularly manifest on private structures, with 92% of affected, while only 8% of the public 

structures were recorded as having roof damage. 





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Finding: Lessons must be drawn on quality of construction, types of roofs, specifications of 

roofing material, installation techniques and application of building regulations. 

Additionally: A partnership between UNDP and the Chinese Government has allowed the procurement of roofing 

material, for 200 to 250 structures. Further projections will allow the determination of the exact number of structures 

which could benefit from this donation. The roofing material will be donated to the Government of Antigua and 

Barbuda for implementation of the roof repairs. 

The Red Cross and Samaritan’s Purse have indicated their willingness to complement the gaps for construction 

materials needed to fix/strengthen the structures that will benefit from a roof. 

Other international partners have indicated their willingness to support the recovery effort, including the Indian 

Government, the European Union, International Financial Institutions. 

6. OTHER ISSUES 

Additional information can be made available to the Government and to recovery partners, i.e.: 

• Location of red structures, especially those exposed to potential risk of flooding or tsunami 

• Presence of debris and type of equipment required for debris removal. 

• Feasibility for manual demolition and whether heavy equipment is required 

• Types of roofs 

In addition, other challenges may need to be tackled in parallel of the repairs and rebuilding, including environmental 

health challenges related to the effluence of septic tank effluent because of the density of housing in Codrington. 

Houses tagged red could be demolished and replacement structures built on the outskirts of the town with greater 

separation between buildings, reducing the environmental problem. 

Some photos of the BDA team in Barbuda, the week of November 5 th (© UNDP) 





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7. WAY FORWARD 

The overall recovery needs for the housing sector, as estimated by the Post Disaster Needs Assessment, amount a 

total of US$ 79.6 million. The recovery needs were determined assuming the housing stock will not shift from the predisaster 

type of building, but will be reconstructed at higher standards, following more strictly building codes and with 





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a strong capacity-building and supervision component. Transportation of affected Barbudans back and forth between 

Antigua and Barbuda, while they are rebuilding their houses, was also considered an important financial cost. 

A phased approach is recommended, with quick repairs undertaken first on a selection of targeted structures, which 

will bring quick results and reestablish trust and levels of energy among the Barbudan population. Longer term efforts 

will need to be the object of a clear reconstruction strategy. See suggested sequenced approach on next page. 

In the short term: 

The Government of Antigua & Barbuda is the owner of the BDA data and will take necessary steps for its dissemination, 

and use for decision making, with the support of UNDP. A Barbuda Recovery/Reconstruction Plan should draw from 

the PDNA and BDA data and lay the ground for the different phases of the reconstruction. 

In parallel, a communication strategy led by the Communication task force (NODS, Ministry of Information, Barbuda 

Council, UNDP) will support the diffusion of the findings to the public and media, and support the information to 

affected populations. 

In addition to the contributions of various partners to the shelter and housing sector (mainly, at this stage, Samaritan’s 

Purse, Red Cross, Shelter Box, and UNDP), some actions will be undertaken by UNDP to contribute to the 

strengthening of national construction capacities. UNDP’s proposal to set up an Information Center for the 

Reconstruction of Barbuda was well received by Central and local authorities and is moving forward, with close 

consultation of central and local Government (NODS, Ministry of Housing and Works, Development Control Authority, 

Barbuda Council). This center will ensure that awareness is raised among the population, construction professionals, 

and relevant institutions, on building regulations and construction standards and techniques, on national and regional 

disaster risk reduction standards, and make tools and equipment available along with materials, technical assistance 

and supervision. 

Longer term efforts will need to be the object of a national reconstruction strategy. 

See suggested sequenced approach on next page. 





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Suggested approach for recovery of the housing sector in Barbuda (this is an indicative road map and needs to be further refined with various partners depending 

on availability of funding) 

Minimal damage (302 structures) 

Low investment/quick impact 

Actions Potential partners and resources Timeframe 

Actions required: 

• Minimal fixes including fixing of galvanized roofing if needed 

• Reinforcement of existing structures (screws and straps for roofs). 

• Compliance with building regulations and if necessary, strengthening for natural disaster risks 

Prioritization: 

• Houses occupied lived in prior to the hurricane 

• Critical Government buildings (Council Building, TBD) 

• Critical businesses: grocery stores, restaurants, bank. 

• Targeted beneficiaries needing to be resettled urgently: elderly, people with disabilities, essential staff (nurses, doctors, teachers, airport staff, critical 

workers) 

Private structures: 

Cost borne by owners, or partners 

• Identify houses that were lived in prior to the hurricane 

• Locate occupants and inform them that their house is livable 

• Clearing of debris in yards, if applicable 

• Support resettlement for elderly/disabled people 

• Distribution of generators if needed 

• Undertake quick repairs if applicable 

• Support from the Government through tax rebates for 

construction materials and advice on adequate repairs 

Public structures: 

Cost borne by GoAB, or partners 

• Identify critical buildings to be cleaned and/or repaired (essential 

services such as hospital, schools, police station, Council Building) 

Existing partners 

GoAB (ongoing): construction material, work crews 

Barbuda Council: work crews 

Cuban Government: work crews 

Samaritan’s Purse (ongoing - construction material and 

support to repairs for private homes occupied before the 

hurricane) 

UNDP (roofing material available by end of December, with 

distribution to be determined by GoAB) 

Nov./Dec. 2017 





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• Clearing of debris if applicable 

• Undertake quick repairs Red Cross: partnership with UNDP on China-funded 

project. UNDP will provide technical support and 

construction materials for roofs and IFRC will 

provide materials for housing rehabilitation, e.g. windows, 

doors, etc. to repair houses and public buildings. The 

GoAB will be responsible for construction and 

project implementation. In particular, distribution of 

construction materials: 

- Replacement of some rafters in some cases. 

- Reinforcement of existing structures (screws 

and straps for roofs). 

- Other fixes (doors, windows, ceilings) 

Potential new partners 

Barbudan community in US (TBC) 





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Minor repairs (323 structures) 

Moderate investment / quick impact 


• Fixing or replacement of galvanized sheeting in most cases 

• Replacement of some rafters in some cases. 

• Reinforcement of existing structures (screws and straps for roofs). 

• Other fixes (doors, windows, ceilings) 

• Compliance with building regulations and CDMA standards, and if applicable, strengthening to prevent natural disaster risks 





• Targeted beneficiaries needing to be resettled urgently: elderly, people with disabilities, essential staff (nurses, doctors, teachers, airport staff, critical 

workers). 




• Locate occupants and inform them that their house is livable 

provided that some repairs are undertaken 


• Support resettlement for elderly/disabled people 

• Distribution of generators if needed 

• Undertake quick repairs 



Public structures 


• Identify critical buildings to be cleaned and/or repaired (essential 

services such as hospital, schools, police station, Council Building) 


• Undertake quick repairs 


GoAB (ongoing): construction material, work crews 

Barbuda Council: work crews 

Cuban Government: work crews 

Samaritan’s Purse (ongoing - construction material and 

support to repairs for private homes lived in before the 

hurricane) 

UNDP (roofing material available by end of December, with 

distribution to be determined by GoAB) 

Red Cross: partnership with UNDP on China-funded project. 

UNDP will provide technical support and construction 

Nov 2017 to 

February 2018 





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materials for roofs and IFRC will 

provide materials for housing rehabilitation, e.g. windows, 

doors, etc. to repair houses and public buildings. The 

GoAB will be responsible for construction and 

project implementation. Specifically, distribution of 

construction materials: 

- Replacement of some rafters in some cases. 

- Reinforcement of existing structures (screws 

and straps for roofs). 

- Other fixes (doors, windows, ceilings) 


Barbudan community in US (TBC) 

Indian Government (South-South Grant through UNDP) 

TBD 





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Major repairs (274 structures) 

Major investment / medium term impact 


• Through assessment by DCA inspector or structural engineer 

• Debris removal, if applicable 

• Provide transitional shelters to occupants by December 31 st (closing of shelters in Antigua) 

• Financial estimation of repairs, and fund raising 

• In depth repairs, in compliance with building code regulations and CDMA standards 





Private structures 




• Loans to support reconstruction efforts? 





• Identify critical buildings to be repaired 



Samaritan’s Purse: provision of transitional shelters ad 

generators for private owners not able to move back into 

their houses) 

UNDP – South-South Cooperation grant funded by Indian 

Government for repairs of public buildings) 


November 2017 to 

March 2018 





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Destroyed (295 structures) 

Major investment / long term 


• Demolition 

• Debris management 

• Relocation strategy for buildings in flood prone/tsunami areas (58) 

• Provide transitional shelters to occupants by December 31 st (closing of shelters in Antigua) 

• Reconstruction 



• Critical Government building 






• Loans to support reconstruction efforts? 





• Identify critical buildings to be repaired 


Samaritan’s Purse: provision of transitional shelters ad 

generators for private owners not able to move back into 

their houses) 


UNDP (European Union and Indian Government grants)? 

World Bank? 

March 2018 to 

May 2018 





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8. ANNEXES 

1. Building Damage Assessment questionnaire 

Building Damage Assessment 

Barbuda – Hurricane Irma 

Questionnaire for inspectors (to be filled online) 

V2 Nov 2017 

Important consideration: 

This questionnaire has been developed by engineers, with inputs from national authorities from the Commonwealth of Dominica and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, as 

well as disaster response and recovery practitioners who captured information, experience and lessons learnt from many other disasters around the world. This methodology, 

including the questionnaire, technology, human resources required and training, aims at providing national counterparts with a regional and global standardized methodology. 

While the questionnaire in the app cannot be easily adjusted, questions not relevant for specific contexts may be skipped or answered with “unknown”. 

Sequence of questions varies and depends on answers: a “yes” may lead to a different path than a “no”. E.g: Question 7: Are the occupants available/present/identified by a 

Neighbour? Yes = Q 8: enter details. No = jump to Question 11. 

Questionnaire in app (v26). 

0 Photo of the structure 

Yes 

No 

1 Structure use 

Private 

Public 

2 Type of private structure 

House 

Stable 

Storage room 

Commercial 

Home/Business 

3 Type of public structure 

School 

Health 

Community Center 

Religious 

Government 

Other 

4 Damage assessment done? 

Yes - By whom? 

No 

5 Is the date of the assessment known? 

Yes - When? 

No 

6 Structure tagged 

Yes 

No 





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7 Are occupants available / present / identified by neighbor? 

Yes 

Identified by neighbor 

No 

8 Identification of the occupants 

Primary occupant 

9 Secondary occupant present? 

Yes 

No 


Secondary occupant 


Number of Boys below 18 years old? 

Number of Girls below 18 years old? 

Number of Men between 18 and 64 years old? 

Number of Women between 18 and 64 years old? 

Number of Elderly people (above 65 years old)? 

Number of People with disabilities? 

12 Photo of the family 

Yes 

No 

13 Would at least 1 member of the household be available and interested in 

participating in Cash for Work (according to the selected criteria)? 

Yes - Who? 

No 

Not applicable 

14 Property/Occupation of the building 

Owned 

Rented 

Leased 

Vacant 

15 Insurance 

Yes 

No 

Unknown 

16 Land Tenure 

Land title available 

Land title likely under the rubble 

Local authorities can have a copy of the land title 

The family never had a title 

Other - Provide additional details as needed 

Unknown 

17 Owner available 

Yes 

No - Why? 

18 Building Status - Surface 

Extra Small - Less than 18 m2 (200 ft2) 

Small - 18-46 m2 (200 ft2 to 500 ft2) 

Medium - 46-110 m2 (500 ft2 to 1200 ft2) 

Large - 110-230 m2 (1200 ft2 to 2500 ft2) 

Extra Large - Over 230 m2 (2500 ft2) 

19 Has the building had any repairs done since hurricane Maria? 

Yes - By whom? 

No 

20 Building Status - Measurements 

Width 





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Height 

Length 

Number of floors 

21 Is the building at risk to landslide or river flooding? 

Yes 

No 

22 Building status - Construction materials 

Bricks 

Timber 

Stone 

Tin 

Concrete 

Iron Bars 

Other - What other materials? 

23 Building status - Main visual damage identified 

Roof 

Walls 

Structure 

Services (water, electricity, other) 

Other - Specify 

24 Description of building exterior - Roofing materials 

Shingle 

Galvanize Sheeting 

Cement 

reinforced concrete 

PVF2 Sheeting 


Roofing materials approximate age (years) - Years 

25 Description of building exterior - Roof type/design 

Gable 

Hip 

Hip and valley 

Pyramid 

Cross hipped 

Lean -to 

Shed 

Flat 


26 Proportion of total roof damage 

Less than 24% 

Between 25% and 49% 


More than 75% 

27 Building interior - Ceiling Type 

Suspended 

Exposed 


27 Proportion of total Ceiling damage 

Less than 24% 



More than 75% 

29 Building interior - Ceiling Finish 

Plywood 

Concrete 

Sheetrock 


30 Proportion of total Ceiling finish damage 

Less than 24% 






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More than 75% 

31 Building interior - Floor 

Timber 

Concrete 


32 Proportion of total floor damage 

Less than 24% 



More than 75% 

33 Building - Walls 

rendered walls 

timber boards 

plywood 

timber/concrete 


34 Proportion of total Walls damage 

Less than 24% 



More than 75% 

35 Is there debris that will require to be managed? 

Yes - Volume of debris to be removed 

No 

36 Hazards 

Fire 

Electricity 

Falling objects 

Asbestos 

Others - Specify 

37 Heavy equipment required 

Yes 

No 

38 Difficulty of MANUAL demolition 

No demolition required 

Easy 

Medium 

Difficult 

Extra Difficult 

39 Extra equipment required for manual demolition 

Yes 

No 

40 Can a temporary debris storage location site be easily identified? 

Yes 

No - Alternatives? 

41 How far is the temporary storage location? 

Very close 

Close 

Far 

Very far 

42 Is it in good conditions to storage temporarily all the debris to be removed? 

Yes 

No 

43 Does it have access to heavy machinery as needed? 

Yes 

No 





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44 Has the landfill site been identified? 

Yes 

No - Alternatives? 

45 How far is it? 

Very close 

Close 

Far 

Very far 

Need trucking 

46 Suggested color tag 

• Green (minimal to no damage) 

• Yellow (minor damage) 

• Orange (major damage) 

• Red (no repair possible) 

• Unclear (use for public buildings or structures that will 

require more in-depth assessment) 

Use the following guidelines for “Tagging” 

Red – Roof Galvanized, Roof Rafters and walls are all more than 50% damaged 

Orange – Roof Galvanized, Roof Rafters are more than 50% damaged. 

Yellow – Roof Galvanized with any damage. 

Green – Minor or No damage such as windows broken. Based upon observation, this 

is very few buildings 

47 This survey is about to be completed. By clicking complete button, the person that has entered the information certifies that all data accurately reflects the information 

gathered by the team members according to their technical expertise and the methodology of the exercise. 

COMPLETE 





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2. List of volunteers for the Building Damage Assessment 

Name Role Organization Profile 

Adradene Nakeia Walker Team member Dominica Antigua Relief Fund Volunteer 

Adonis Henry Barbuda Focal point Barbuda Council Contractor 

Alexander R. Pigott Team leader Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Architects Architect 

Alvah Guishard Focal point zoning NODS GIS specialist (Zoning) 

Andrew Matthew Blackman Team member Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Architects Teacher/ Architectural Technician 

Aurelie Boukobza Focal point logistics UNDP Early Recovery Advisor 

Chad Alexander Barbuda Focal point Barbuda Council Volunteer 

Clytie Shaw Cook Dominica Antigua Relief Fund Volunteer 

Cohen Desouza Barbuda Focal point Barbuda Council Volunteer 

Colis D. King Team member Ministry of Works and Housing Civil engineer 

Daphne Desuza Team member NODS Assistant coordinator 

David James Supervisor UNDP Civil Engineer 

Diane Wade-Moore BDA coordinator UNDP Team lead, UNDP 

James St John Team member Private sector Contractor/Supervisor 

Denise Knight Team member Dominica Antigua Relief Fund Volunteer 

Dwight N. Laviscount Team leader Ministry of Works and Housing Civil engineer 

Edmund Mapp Barbuda Focal point Barbuda Council Contractor 

E. Griffith Joseph Team member Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Architects Architect 

Elrie Farrell Team leader Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Architects Architect 

Everett G. Thomas Barbuda Focal point Barbuda Council Contractor 

Jacklyn Cephas Team member Dominica Antigua Relief Fund Volunteer 

Jason Mapp Team member Barbuda Council Volunteer 

Johann W. Henry Team member Private sector Civil engineering consultant 





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Keith H. Thomas Jr. Barbuda Focal point Barbuda Council Contractor 

Laurent Gilkes Team leader Contractors Association (Antigua & Barbuda) Inc. General Contractor 

Leonard Desuza (Stafford) Barbuda Focal point Barbuda Council Contractor 

Magdeline Abraham Team member Dominica Antigua Relief Fund Volunteer 

Merline Roberts Team member Dominica Antigua Relief Fund Volunteer 

Monique Charles Team member Dominica Antigua Relief Fund Volunteer 

Montague Gore Barbuda Focal point Barbuda Council Contractor 

Nadine L. Williams-Pigott Team leader Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Architects Architect 

Patrice Francis Team member Private sector Civil engineer 

Phikwe O. Goodwin Team leader Ministry of Works and Housing Civil engineer 

Phil George Team member NODS Corporal 

Rohan D. Jarvis Team leader DCA Building Inspector 

Shayon D. Codrington Team member Ministry of Works and Housing Civil engineer 

Soraya L.S. Looby Team leader DCA Building Inspector 

Steve W. Browne Team leader Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Architects Architect 

Territa K. Adams Team member Ministry of Works and Housing Civil engineer 

Ugo Blanco Technical advisory UNDP Early Recovery Advisor 

Vernon Challenger Team leader Contractors Association (Antigua & Barbuda) Inc. General Contractor 

Vincent Barnes Team member Private sector Construction professional 

Vinceroy Thomson Team member Police force Police Inspector 

William Mussington Cook Dominica Antigua Relief Fund Volunteer 

Zenworth Davis Team member Contractors Association (Antigua & Barbuda) Inc. Contractor 





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Barbuda Bulding Damage Assesment

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