LEADING THE

MEET ‘LEXUS’ THE GUIDING

Hurricane Preparedness Recovery

Beyond the storm’s fury, Lexus also extends a helping hand during the critical post-hurricane period, from rebuilding homes and infrastructure to offering emotional support to those affected, he embodies the spirit of unity and compassion that binds our community together during its most trying times. Through this interview, we hope to gain valuable insights into the significance of preparedness, resilience, and above all, the power of communal support.

You are known for being very instrumental in the community especially as it relates to hurricane preparedness, please introduce yourself and tell us about your last significant experience after a storm? My name Donnavan, I’m also known as Lexus. The day was July 2nd 2021, a freak storm that dumped heavy rain and some high winds on the north of the island had

Community organizer: Donnavan ‘Lexus’ Hippolyte severely affected my community Connell Town, St Lucy, Barbados & everyone knows as long as is a problem in My community respond no matter what and day it was no different….

Whenever I hear bad weather approaching I first contact Rev. Steven Strickland, Pastor of Town Pentecostal House of The church is a category 1 hurricane shelter and we secure the churwch first. My right hand man Jermaine is always ready and waiting call to come out in any weather insure the safety of the residents out respectful areas mostly in vicinity of Connell Town and Road but we are not limited areas because we have ventured far as the neighboring parishes St. Peter and St. James preparing shelters as needed. Sometimes I don’t even have to call anyone because people know when