CDC gives support to Kako Village after storm rips roofs off homes, sports pavilions

Several days after a thunderstorm tore apart several houses in Kako Village (Cuyuni/Mazaruni), which left multiple households reeling and community infrastructure in need of urgent repairs, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) has deployed relief to affected families, distributing hampers and conducting a full damage assessment. On September 18, heavy winds swept through the Region Seven community, damaging at least five households and ripping the roofs off three sports pavilions. In one instance, the roof of a pavilion was hurled several metres across the school compound, scattering debris and raising fresh concerns about the village’s preparedness for increasingly volatile weather.

In a recent social media post, the CDC stated that it is actively working to support affected residents. “The Civil Defence Commission is actively responding to the recent heavy winds that have significantly impacted a number of households in the Kako region of Guyana. Relief hampers were distributed earlier today to the affected persons to support them during this challenging period,” the agency noted.
The CDC team, also carried out on-the-ground assessments to determine the extent of the damage and to plan further support. The Kako Village Council expressed its gratitude to the CDC for the swift action. In a social media post, the council stated, “The Kako Village Council wishes to thank the Civil Defence Commission for their relief efforts towards the families affected by the heavy winds reported on September 17, 2025.” The council also extended gratitude to Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat and regional officers for their prompt disaster response, highlighting the importance of Government-community collaboration in times of crisis. Although no injuries were reported during Wednesday’s storm, the physical toll was evident. One family’s home sustained structural damage when a supporting post collapsed, while others were left counting their losses as household items were destroyed by the winds. At the time of the rainstorm Toshao of the village, Romario Hastings, confirmed that no one was injured and noted that both the Amerindian Affairs Ministry and Minister Bharrat had reached out to provide support.
He also stated that officials relayed to him that a team would be sent to assess the damage and supply relief items to affected families.
Hastings also took to social media to note that the village would consider seeking additional support to repair damaged facilities and ensure the safety of residents. This latest incident follows another destructive storm that struck the village last October.