The Department of Environment is pleased to announce the registration process for hurricane shutters aimed at supporting pensioners and low-income households in strengthening their resilience ahead of the hurricane season.
As part of this initiative, low-income homes will receive three (3) polycarbonate sheets free of charge, while additional sheets may be purchased at a subsidized cost of $62.50 per sheet, with a maximum of six (6) sheets per household.
Registration will take place on the 13th and 20th September 2025, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Department of Environment.
The polycarbonate sheets measure 6.8’ x 8’ and are available in a variety of colours including Transparent, White, Blue, Grey, Yellow, Orange, Red, and Green.
To register, applicants must present the following:
A valid Government-issued ID
A letter verifying Low-Income status from Cabinet, a Parliamentarian, Pastor, or Social Services
Pensioner’s Card (for retirees)
A copy of their electricity bill (printed or digital)
Window measurements (if cutting services are required)
Personal transportation to collect sheets
The Department of Environment encourages all eligible pensioners and low-income households to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance their hurricane preparedness.
For more information, please contact the Department of Environment at 460-7278 or 464-5030/1, or visit www.environment.gov.ag.
This is a great initiative but why a letter stating liq income and still request pensioners cards? Isn’t that redundancy?
This is a good move. Too many pensioners can’t afford proper shutters, so at least now they have some protection.
I like that they offering colours too, not just plain clear sheets. Small detail, but it makes a difference.
Biggest issue will be transport. Not everybody has a truck to collect these sheets. Hope they consider delivery in the future.