What is the purpose of this announcement?

This is going to be a brief meeting. You are all aware of the damage caused by last week’s hurricane. Many buildings in this area have been seriously damaged. Our premises have also been declared unsafe. So, we will now have to move to the office on 21st Street. For many of you this will mean a rather long distance to travel every day. I know we will all miss being near the harbor. However, the city council has approved our restoration plans and work has already begun. If all goes well, we may be back here by the end of the year.