From resilience to architecture, here is how early civilizations in the Caribbean prepared for hurricanes.
1. They Hurricane-Readied Their Homes
The Kalinago people lived in the Lesser Antilles for more than 2,000 years before Christopher Columbus and Spanish colonists arrived in the 1490s. The Kalinago used trunks from palm trees to build their dwellings and then made roofs with a variety of materials, including palm reeds or sugar cane. The buildings were built low to the ground, and the Kalinago didn’t try to make homes with multiple stories.the Kalinago homes were weak and defenseless in a major storm.
The circular style was a huge advantage. Where the European-style houses were square and took the wind head-on, the circular Taíno homes deflected the wind gusts.The Taíno approach to construction was also hurricane-smart. The tree trunks weren’t lined up precisely, which meant air could get inside. When enduring high winds, these little spaces may have prevented the entire structure from collapsing simply by allowing the air pressure to equalize.
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