OFFICIALS hope to have completely deactivated shelters for victims of deadly storm Dorian before the start of the 2020 hurricane season, according to Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell yesterday. This includes the Poinciana Inn on Bernard Road – which is currently serving as a transitional home for affected families — and Bahamas Academy Auditorium on Wulff Road. Combined, the remaining two shelters house less than 300 people, the minister told reporters yesterday. The 2020 hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30. “The Kendal G L Isaacs (Gymnasium) as of the 15 (of this month) has been deactivated,” Mr Campbell said outside Parliament. “We are now in the process of trying to restore it back to its original state so that it can be used for its original intent.

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