All visitors in the country are accounted for,' said a post-hurricane statement by Bahamas Ministry of Tourism.īahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) and Cable Bahamas have both announced they are doing assessments and are working hard to restore services. 'There are over 3,000 visitors on New Providence, 74 on Grand Bahama and 228 throughout the family islands.

The City of Key West is providing relief via a Royal Bahamas Defence Force vessel, and the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has deployed 2 sets of specialized response teams to Haiti and The Bahamas. The Bahamas Red Cross is seeking donations and a Hurricane Relief Fund has been set up. Nassau's Lynden Pindling International Airport was closed from October 5th, but will open on Saturday, October 8th along with all other airports in The Bahamas.ĭoctor's Hospital and the Princess Margaret Hospital are both back in operation.īank of the Bahamas governor, John Rolle tweeted that they are working to restore ATMs and banks will give limited service on Saturday October 8th. Thankfully there were no deaths or event serious injuries reported. A disabled man and his wife waited in their upstairs part of their home until rescue. There were reports of people having to swim to safety one man walked about a mile through chest-high water to safety. Those who provided support did a great service.Īfter being told to evacuate low-lying areas prior to the storm, many residents chose to remain. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extended outward up to 160 miles, approximately 25 miles west northwest of Nassau.Īt approximately 2pm, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) put out a call for persons with 10-wheelers or heavy-duty trucks for the purpose of rescues in low lying areas affected by the storm surge. The eye of Hurricane Matthew moved toward the northwest near 14mph between Andros and New Providence at 11am. On Thursday, October 6th, category 4 Hurricane Matthew hit Nassau, Bahamas with maximum sustained winds of 140mph and higher gusts.

Photo taken October 4th, Nassau, Bahamas by Farreno FergusonĪll photos here were taken by Nassau photographer, Farreno Ferguson during Hurricane Matthew on Thursday, October 6th in New Providence. Video above by Jose Ageeb of Nassau taking during Hurricane Matthew on October 6th. The EU is furthermore supporting the efforts of the National Red Cross to provide urgent assistance to the victims.Hurricane Matthew aftermath photos of Nassau, New Providence Through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, The Netherlands is providing two ships to transport food and water and Luxembourg is sending a team with a mobile satellite-based telecommunications platform. In the coming days, two liaison officers from the EU's Emergency Response Coordination Centre will join him to coordinate the incoming assistance. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragedy and with the Bahamian authorities and brave first responders on the scene,” said Christos Stylianides, Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management.Īs an immediate first response, the EU mobilised a humanitarian expert to the Bahamas to make a first assessment of the needs last week.

We will do all we can to help, getting aid into the people on the ground. “Hurricane Dorian has left a large trail of destruction with many casualties and leaving homes in ruins. These Heartbreaking Photos Show The Aftermath Of Hurricane Dorian On The Ground In The Bahamas. In addition, the EU is mobilising €500,000 in humanitarian aid funding to assist those affected by Hurricane Dorian to address the most urgent needs for shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene. Following a request for assistance from the Bahamas, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated and relief, logistics and communications support are being sent by The Netherlands and by Luxembourg.

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