The damage dealt to the agricultural sector of Antigua and Barbuda fueled major concerns for "food security" in 2009.
The government allocated about $33,897,420 to help develop and repair the industry.
Significant expansions of croplands were discussed, 15,000 sq ft (1,400 m²) area, to help promote growth of the sector.

On October 29, in the wake of Omar, President George W. Bush signed a major disaster declaration for the United States Virgin Islands, allowing public aid to assist the islands.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA, had received 60 requests for public assistance throughout the area.
Monetary value for the assistance was estimated at $3 million and growing.
Twenty-five departments and agencies were approved of for federal support, namely the U.S. V.I. Department of Public Works.
Several non-profit organizations also received support from FEMA, while those that did not meet the criteria were referred to the Small Business Administration's low-interest loan program.

On Dominica, Omar's close pass to the island left 30 families homeless and severely hampered the fishing community.
On December 15, the Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank approved $9.16 million for assistance to those affected by Omar on the island and to restore the infrastructure damaged by the hurricane.
On December 18, the government of Dominica invested $4 million in aid for the fishing communities impacted by Omar.
A total of 140 fishermen were provided with $250 per week for a total of four weeks.
Sixty-two of which continued to receive funds due to their circumstances.
The government also purchased 121 boat engines to distribute to fishers.
Another $794,000 was spent to repair 47 boats and construct another 28 that had been damaged or destroyed by Omar.
The government also bought replacement fishing gear.
The damage dealt to the agricultural sector of Antigua and Barbuda fueled major concerns for "food security" in 2009. The government allocated about $33,897,420 to help develop and repair the industry. Significant expansions of croplands were discussed, 15,000 sq ft (1,400 m²) area, to help promote growth of the sector.
On October 29, in the wake of Omar, President George W. Bush signed a major disaster declaration for the United States Virgin Islands, allowing public aid to assist the islands. The Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA, had received 60 requests for public assistance throughout the area. Monetary value for the assistance was estimated at $3 million and growing. Twenty-five departments and agencies were approved of for federal support, namely the U.S. V.I. Department of Public Works. Several non-profit organizations also received support from FEMA, while those that did not meet the criteria were referred to the Small Business Administration's low-interest loan program.
On Dominica, Omar's close pass to the island left 30 families homeless and severely hampered the fishing community. On December 15, the Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank approved $9.16 million for assistance to those affected by Omar on the island and to restore the infrastructure damaged by the hurricane. On December 18, the government of Dominica invested $4 million in aid for the fishing communities impacted by Omar. A total of 140 fishermen were provided with $250 per week for a total of four weeks. Sixty-two of which continued to receive funds due to their circumstances. The government also purchased 121 boat engines to distribute to fishers. Another $794,000 was spent to repair 47 boats and construct another 28 that had been damaged or destroyed by Omar. The government also bought replacement fishing gear.
Hurricane Omar