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June 11, 2021
'Emergency only' at overcrowded Humane Society shelter

BAHAMAS Humane Society is pleading with the public not to surrender animals this month unless it is an "emergency situation" as the shelter is overwhelmed with animals and has no more space available.

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November 25, 2019
Shelter numbers continue to dwindle

The number of shelter residents in New Providence has decreased from 700 to 585, according to a recent update from the Department of Social Services yesterday. According to the release, there are 457 residents at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gymnasium, inclusive of three tents, and [...]
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May 12, 2021
More than half of GB hurricane shelters ready

OF the 30 designated hurricane shelters on Grand Bahama, more than half have been inspected and are ready, according to newly appointed island administrator, Cathy Smith.

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August 24, 2011
Full 2011 Emergency Shelter list for the Family Islands

FAMILY ISLANDS
ABACO - 24

NORTH ABACO - 11
Grand Cay
 Shiloh Baptist Church

Grand Cay All Age School (Preschool room only)
Church of God Pentecostal

Green Turtle Cay

Amy Roberts All Age School
Church of God

Mount Hope

New Hope Baptist Church

Cedar Harbour

Ebenezer Baptist Church

Copper's Town

Faith Walk Church of God

Fox Town

Fox Town Primary School

Fire Road

New St. Andrew Bapt...

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News Article
September 07, 2020
Vessels Sheltering in the Waters of The Bahamas-Anchorage

Over the last few days the Ministries with responsibility for Marine Resources and the Environment were made aware of possible damages to our marine environment by vessels sheltering in Bahamian waters in the vicinity of the Berry Islands...

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News Article
September 03, 2020
Islands in line for new storm shelters

DISASTER Reconstruction Authority officials have set their sights on October 1 to begin construction of two shelters after Hurricane Dorian one year ago proved that churches and schools are not adequate to withstand storm force winds.

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August 28, 2020
Dorian shelter finally closed

AFTER months of being open to accommodate displaced Hurricane Dorian victims, all shelters in New Providence have now been officially deactivated...

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News Article
July 31, 2020
Grand Bahama shelters to open this morning

Grand Bahama shelters will open this morning as the island expects to experience tropical conditions by Saturday, with winds anticipated to reach 50 to 70mph.At 8am the shelters will be activated. The four shelters are Bethel Deliverance Centre and C

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News Article
July 30, 2020
Shelters still open Dorian victims

NEARLY 11 months after Hurricane Dorian, people were still living in a hurricane shelter in New Providence, according to the director of Social Services, Lillian Quant-Forbes - although that shelter was due to close yesterday. Hurricane Dorian chang

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July 30, 2020
Social distancing will be enforced at hurricane shelters, officials say

Hurricane shelters will have designated isolation areas for individuals who present with COVID-19 symptoms, according to Director of Social Services Lillian Quant-Forbes...

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