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Shelter manager Marsha Thompson (third from right) with volunteers at the Red Cross hurricane shelter in George Town

Red Cross volunteers ready for anything with an overnight shift at the shelter

Seven Cayman Islands Red Cross (CIRC) volunteers put in an overnight shift at the hurricane shelter on Huldah Ave, George Town on Monday night, ensuring there was a safe place for residents who needed emergency assistance or accommodation due to Tropical Storm Helene.

Residents trickle into hurricane shelters

Organisers spent Wednesday afternoon preparing 20-some hurricane shelters for residents as Hurricane Beryl approaches the Cayman Islands.

Work begins on new Bodden Town school hall and hurricane shelter

The Ministry of Education broke ground Tuesday for the new Theoline L McCoy Primary School Hall, which will double as a hurricane shelter, in Bodden Town.

Hurricane shelter space in short supply in Grand Cayman

Grand Cayman currently lacks sufficient hurricane shelter capacity to cope with expected demand in the event of a major storm.

Premier hints at shelter shortages in hurricane message

Premier Alden McLaughlin has urged residents to consider looking at other sheltering options available to them outside of designated hurricane shelters should a storm hit the island.

Years in the making, church shelter nears completion

After years of fundraising, prayers and hard work, Bodden Town’s new church hall and hurricane shelter is expected to be completed next year.

Pet-friendly hurricane shelters could save human lives

The first pet-friendly hurricane shelters will open their doors to Cayman Islands residents in the event of a storm this summer.

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