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Hurricane Relief Accounts set up for Bahamians and Friends of The Bahamas in Canada wishing to assist
By Bahamas High Commission, Canada
Oct 15, 2016 - 7:00:06 PM

Last week (5th – 6th October) Hurricane Matthew left a trail of destruction across The Bahamas. The category 4 hurricane destroyed homes, caused extensive damage to homes and properties, uprooted trees and brought down power lines. As a result, some Bahamians are homeless; others are still without electricity and running water. While some were blessed to have their homes and personal property spared, many Bahamians have suffered crippling losses from the storm.

In light of the above, Bahamians and Friends of The Bahamas in Canada wishing to assist with bringing relief to our Bahamian people across The Bahamas can do so through financial donations via wire transfer or by donating essential items to The Bahamas' National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

The details for the wire transfer are as follows:

      Destination: ROYCCAT2
                         RBC Royal Bank of Canada
                         Toronto

      Pay to Bank: /095912415081
                         ROYCBSNS
                         RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited
                         Nassau, Bahamas

      Beneficiary: /056251281013
                         Bahamas Disaster Relief Fund Account

Below is a list essential items provided by NEMA required to bring relief to Bahamians across The Bahamas:

1.   Building Supplies (roofing materials, shingles, tar paper, drip caps, nails, plywood, lumber, etc.)

2.       Sheet rock

3.       Blankets (new)

4.       Hygiene Kits

5.       Plastic Sheeting Rolls/ Tarpaulin (Various Sizes)

6.       Water Containers

7.       Chain Saw Kits

8.       Generator Kits

9.       Kitchen Sets

10.   Mattresses (single & double/full)

11.   Pillows (new)

12.   Sheet sets, and

13.   Household Cleaning Kits

14.   Children’s Clothing (new)

15.   Toys (new)

The High Commission is working closely with the Bahamas Tourism Office and Bahamians in Canada to ascertain the procedure for shipping donated items to The Bahamas. Details on this effort will be issued as soon as possible once finalized.

The High Commission is also working with the Royal Bank of Canada in Ottawa to establish a bank account to which financial donations can be sent locally by e-transfer in Canada. Details on the bank account will be sent shortly.

The High Commission thanks everyone for their well wishes, prayers and generous donations to the people of The Bahamas.

The High Commission for the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
Suite 1313, 50 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 6L2
Canada
Tel: (613) 232-1724
Fax: (613) 232-0097
Website: www.bahighco.ca