The storm that ripped through the Region Seven community of Kako on Friday night completely destroyed six homes and has left residents in great fear of a recurrence.
As a result of the storm, the primary school there will not be opened for the new school term today since the building suffered some damage.
Speaking to Stabroek News yesterday, Regional Chairman, Gordon Bradford confirmed that some 16 houses were affected by the storm, with six being completely destroyed, four had their roofs removed and the other six suffered various damage from the heavy winds and rain.
Bradford said the Kako Primary School suffered severe water damage and records and books that were kept at the school were soaked.
“…As a result of that we definitely won’t be able to open the school tomorrow,” Bradford said, while pointing out that the residents are also fearful about the
