NSHP Home Owner Thankful for House That Stood Strong During Hurricane Beryl
“The goal of the New Social Housing Programme is to ensure that the homes we provide are sustainable and solid structures. We are dedicated to building homes that can withstand natural disasters and offer safety and security to our citizens.”
– Prime Minister Holness
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Clyde Coleman and his family are thanking God, the Government, and Prime Minister Andrew Holness that the house, which was handed over to them under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), withstood the impact of Category 4 Hurricane Beryl. Not only that, the house became a shelter for many neighbours in Rocky Point, Clarendon, as Beryl battered the coastal community. The Coleman family is one of 286 families across the island who are beneficiaries of the NSHP.
Mr. Coleman was elated as he and his family stopped Prime Minister Holness, who was touring the area on Saturday (July 13), to do further assessments of the needs of the community, which was hard hit by the Hurricane.
“Mr. Prime Minister, this was a safe haven for us and other members of the community. The water was rising for some neighbours, and others lost their roof. They rushed to us, and we allowed them in. It was like Noah’s Ark,” the Coleman family reported to the Prime Minister.
Noting that he was pleased that the family was safe, Prime Minister Holness highlighted the durability and safety of the social houses constructed under the NSHP, describing them as structures built to last and weather any storm.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building sustainable and resilient housing through the NSHP.
“The goal of the New Social Housing Programme is to ensure that the homes we provide are sustainable and solid structures. We are dedicated to building homes that can withstand natural disasters and offer safety and security to our citizens.”
The Coleman family expressed gratitude and said they were happy their home became ‘Noah’s Ark,’ providing them and their neighbours with a secure refuge amidst the hurricane’s fury.
Prime Minister Holness also emphasized that the houses built under the NSHP are designed to meet modern building standards, focusing on sustainability and resilience. These houses are constructed with materials and techniques that ensure they can endure extreme weather conditions, offering long-term protection and stability to their occupants.
“The story from the family in Clarendon is a testament to the effectiveness of the NSHP. We are not just providing houses; we are building homes that serve as sanctuaries during challenging times,” Prime Minister Holness added.
The New Social Housing Programme continues to make strides in addressing the housing needs of Jamaica’s most vulnerable populations, ensuring that they have access to safe, secure, and sustainable homes.