Bret showed how vulnerable we are

However, Bret has exposed some things we should not take for granted.

First of all is the poor drainage throughout the length and breadth of the country. And while we can blame the floods on the amount of rainfall, I am certain that with proper drainage a lot of the destruction could have been prevented.

Then we have the issue of building houses in flood-prone areas. Who gives permission for these houses to be erected? Look at the flooding now taking place in some of these areas.

And remember TT did not get the full blow of this storm.

I do hope that Bret has opened our eyes to the serious need to deal with the drainage problem and the construction of homes in flood-prone areas.

ARNOLD GOPEESINGH via email