ST.GEORGE, GRENADA, OCTOBER 29, 2012_ The Government of Grenada has empathized with the Government and people of the Caribbean Islands hit by Hurricane Sandy resulting in the loss of life and destruction to property, livestock and infrastructure. Prime Minister Hon. Tillman Thomas expressed condolences on the multiple deaths left in the wake of the storm, saying that Grenada knows only too well the devastating effects of a hurricane. “Grenada is fully aware of the kind of devastation that can be caused due to Hurricanes and the serious damage that is sustained during the passage of these powerful weather systems.” To that end, the Prime Minister has offered Grenada’s support and assistance in whatever way possible in the recovery effort. “The Government and People of Grenada will additionally join in the regional efforts of our CARICOM Brothers and Sisters, in providing relief assistance and aid to the Government and People of Cuba during this time of Hurricane sustained damage and destruction.” Sandy swept through the Caribbean first as a tropical storm, upgrading to as much as a category two hurricane, leaving scores dead and extensive damage and destruction especially in Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica and the Bahamas. It is now being dubbed a “superstorm” and is scheduled to hit Eastern United States on Monday. A state of emergency has already been declared in several states, as residents there hunker down to ride out what is expected to be a major natural disaster. On Monday, Prime Minister Thomas, praying for their safety, urged Grenadians in the Diaspora residing in the path of the storm, to heed all warnings and advisories and to relocate to safety if necessary.