Topic: Ivan
Remembering Ivan: Heritage hit by storm
Some of Grand Cayman’s oldest cultural landmarks were badly hit in Hurricane Ivan, while others stood the test of time.
Remembering Ivan: Ivan immortalised
In the two decades that have passed since Hurricane Ivan, books and films have documented its destruction, and the life-changing effect it had on all who experienced it.
Remembering Ivan: Readers’ reflections
As the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Ivan is marked this September, Cayman Compass readers share their memories of the storm.
Remembering Ivan: Animals injured and abandoned
It wasn’t just the human population of Grand Cayman that suffered during and after Hurricane Ivan – many animals were also affected by the storm.
Remembering Ivan: Massive clean-up
In the days and months after Ivan hit Grand Cayman, the community united to rebuild the island. Around 95% of homes and buildings were damaged or destroyed in the storm. Everyone pitched in to restore essential services and regain a sense of normalcy. The cleanup effort was a massive undertaking that required teamwork – and great resolve.
Remembering Ivan: The Ivan effect
Dani Coleman, director of Hazard Management Cayman Islands, outlines what has been done since Hurricane Ivan to increase the territory’s readiness for disasters.
Remembering Ivan: Evacuating after Ivan
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan, thousands of expatriates and Caymanian residents were evacuated from Grand Cayman.
Hurricane Ivan past and present: Photos reveal dramatic changes 20 years on
It’s hard to imagine the utter devastation Hurricane Ivan left in its wake. Today, 20 years later, there are only a few lingering signs of its impact. Explore the stark differences in these photos taken by Courtney Platt following Ivan in 2004, and present day in 2024.
Remembering Ivan: Hurricane Ivan timeline
How Ivan gained strength before devastating the Cayman Islands.
Remembering Ivan: Utter devastation
When people emerged after Hurricane Ivan, the general reaction was shock and disbelief. Grand Cayman was unrecognisable.
Remembering Ivan: Ivan babies
Pregnant women in Cayman had an extra layer of stress to deal with as Ivan barrelled its way towards Cayman.
Remembering Ivan: Survival stories
The following accounts are excerpts from Terri Merren’s book, ‘Hurricane Ivan Survival Stories’.
Remembering Ivan: Terri Merren documents the storm in a book
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan in Grand Cayman, Terri Merren was moved by the dramatic stories of the survivors she met around the devastated island.
Remembering Ivan: Ivan rages
One of the most powerful Atlantic storms in history struck Grand Cayman in September 20 years ago. Hurricane Ivan was the size of the state of Texas – and left an indelible mark on the nation.
Remembering Ivan: Logbook chronicles devastating storm
The Cayman Islands Fire Department logbook records an hour-by-hour account of storms that have assailed Cayman.
Remembering Ivan: Stormy days for Governor Dinwiddy
In an interview in 2014, the late Governor Bruce Dinwiddy spoke of his experience of the hurricane and his shock at the devastation.
After a close call with Ian, are we ready for another Ivan?
Hurricane Ian's impact on Florida offered a frightening glimpse of what might have been for Cayman. After several close calls we ask, are we ready for another Ivan?
EDITORIAL – ‘After Ivan’: Reflections on an anniversary
For the portion of our population who were not present when the hurricane hit, it is somewhat difficult to express (but nearly impossible to overstate) the impact that Ivan had on the physical landscape and societal fabric of this country.
