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Govt looking to address shelter capacity on Abaco and GB
Stephen Russell.In response to an International Organization for Migration (IOM) report, which indicated there is not sufficient shelter capacity on Grand Bahama and Abaco for the upcoming hurricane season, NEMA Director Captain Stephen Russell said the Disaster Reconstruction Authority will engage contractors to "rectify those deficiencies". [...]
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Hurricane shelters expanded
Hurricane shelters expanded
MINISTER of Disaster Preparedness Iram Lewis said officials are increasing hurricane shelter capacity to ensure people in these facilities can maintain social distance amid the COVID-19 pandemic. His comments came during a virtual press conference on Sunday, where stakeholders discussed the country's readiness for the hurricane season, which began yesterday.
Govt looking at more elevated structures for shelters
Iram Lewis.Ahead of the start of hurricane season on June 1, Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness Iram Lewis said yesterday that mass-assembling people in hurricane shelters is no longer an option due to social distancing protocols brought on by COVID-19. Instead, he said, his ministry [...]
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People are still living in hurricane shelters
People are still living in hurricane shelters
WITH the COVID-19 pandemic impacting daily operations, Deputy Director of Social Services Kim Sawyer said yesterday officials are not certain when shelters for Hurricane Dorian's victims will be completely deactivated. This includes the Bahamas Acad
Darville: We need to build more hurricane shelters on high ground
Human Rights and Environmental activist Joseph Darville says "ample hurricane shelters built on high ground" are needed to avoid the catastrophic deaths that occurred with Huirricane Dorian, warning "we better get prepared" as even stronger storms ar
IOM notes GB and Abaco don't have sufficient shelter capacity
Destruction on Abaco caused by Hurricane Dorian. FILEThere is not sufficient shelter capacity on Grand Bahama and Abaco for the upcoming hurricane season, a report from the International Organization for Migration concluded. The report noted that while there was sufficient shelter space on the islands during Hurricane Dorian, many shelters remain damaged [...]
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Hurricane shelter shortage exposed
Hurricane shelter shortage exposed
THE International Organisation for Migration has warned The Bahamas is not ready for the 2020 hurricane season.
Minister Rolle Tours Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium - A Post Hurricane Dorian Shelter
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Lanisha Rolle toured the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium, on March 6, 2020, to assess the remediation needs of the facility, after it was used for housing due to Hurricane Dorian. National Sports Authority Chairman Burton Rodgers, General Manager of the National Stadium Quinton Brennen and other NSA stakeholders facilitated the tour. Among those joining Minis...
Last Shelters Stay Open ‘Til June
Last Shelters Stay Open ‘Til June
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...
Kendal G.L. Isaacs gym shelter to close
Kendal G.L. Isaacs gym shelter to close
The Kendal G. L. Isaacs National Gymansium. FILEThe shelter for Hurricane Dorian victims at the Kendal G. L. Isaacs Gymnasium on New Providence will be deactivated by the end of this month, Minister of Social Services Frankie Campbell told reporters yesterday. He also said that he would like the shelter at Bahamas [...]
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