Hurricane Irma has now passed the Turks and Caicos Islands. Irma hit the Turks and Caicos as a Category 5 storm, and the islands experienced extreme winds, heavy rainfall, and intense storm surge. Irma was the most powerful storm to make landfall in the islands.

The Department of Disaster Management and Emergencies (DDME) Is currently conducting assessments throughout the islands. Initial reports indicate localized flooding; and damages to roofs, some property, and landscaping; and electricity and communication are out to many residents and properties, however, at the moment, there has been no reports of loss of life.

Tourists and residents that were on the island when Irma struck are safe.

The Providenciales International Airport is currently open for emergency services only. DDME will indicate when the airport is open to the public.

All government and local relief agencies are working together to ensure that services are returned to normal as soon as possible.

Several hotel properties were scheduled for annual closure prior to Irma, and some properties have now elected to be closed in order to assess any damage to their properties. They are looking to reopen by the beginning to middle of October 2017.

Visitors should reach out to individual properties for updates. Many villa properties expect to be operational shortly, and tourists are welcome to reach out to them to determine their availability for accommodations.

The Ministry of Tourism and the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board express utmost concern for anyone affected by Hurricane Irma.

“We think of our neighbors and friends in the rest of the Caribbean and our friends in Florida. We also remember Texas affected by Hurricane Harvey. We remain resilient and will do what we can to assist in recovery efforts.

“We kindly ask that you bear with us, as we seek to restore our ‘Beautiful by Nature’ Turks and Caicos Islands.”

For Visitors to the Islands in need of further assistance, contact the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board at:

New York Office: 1.800.241.0825
Canada Office: 1.866.413.8875

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Irma hit the Turks and Caicos as a Category 5 storm, and the islands experienced extreme winds, heavy rainfall, and intense storm surge.
Several hotel properties were scheduled for annual closure prior to Irma, and some properties have now elected to be closed in order to assess any damage to their properties.
“We think of our neighbors and friends in the rest of the Caribbean and our friends in Florida.