with emergency supplies to the most affected offshore islands. Several emergency teams were sent to Caye Caulker and San Pedro as soon as weather conditions permitted it. Widespread road repairs also began almost immediately after Keith's occurrence. The Belize International Airport was back online by the morning of October 4, only a single day after the tropical cyclone passed through the area. By that time, boat service was re-instated with the most affected areas to pick up stranded tourists. Workers quickly restored power and water in Belize City. In the days after the storm struck, residual flooding sparked fears for the spread of disease. In Orange Walk and Cayo District, residents were advised to stay indoors to avoid bites from poisonous snakes. In Nicaragua, the United States ambassador declared a disaster, which prompted various United Nations departments to provide $25,000 to the country. The name Keith was retired in the spring of 2001 and will never again be used for a North Atlantic hurricane. The name was replaced with Kirk for the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season. However, since the name Kirk was not used during the course of 2006, it was first used during the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season. See also List of retired Atlantic hurricane names List of Category 4 Atlantic hurricanes Hurricane Stan Hurricane Iris - Similar storm that struck Belize just one year later References External links HPC Rainfall Page for Keith 2000 Atlantic hurricane season Category 4 Atlantic hurricanes Hurricanes in Belize Hurricanes in Guatemala Atlantic hurricanes in Mexico Retired Atlantic hurricanes Hurricane Keith Hurricane Keith Hurricane Keith Keith