The 2024 hurricane season officially ended on November 30, leaving Haiti relatively unscathed compared to some of its neighbors, such as Cuba. However, this does not mean that Haitians can rest easy. The damage caused by recent torrential rains in Cap-Haïtien serves as a stark reminder that environmental issues remain a looming threat over the heads of every Haitian.

On social media, images of the narrow streets of Cap-Haïtien turned into rivers and littered with debris are circulating widely. Calls for help echo through the media. It feels as if the commune of Cap-Haïtien is crying out for rescue.