Coral
Harbour Base, (RBDF) - As Tropical Storm Eta churns in the
straits of Florida with a chance of possible strengthening, the Royal
Bahamas Defence Force remains committed to ensuring a state of
readiness.
With the activation of hurricane shelters, RBDF
Hurricane Shelter Support Team members were on call to manage and secure
Hurricane Shelters in New Providence. In providing shelter managers,
the Royal Bahamas Defence Force is responsible to the National Emergency
Management Agency (NEMA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Social
Services. Currently, four shelters are in operation in New Providence
for persons needing assistance.
The teams of Defence Force
members are supervised by Warrant Officer Raymond Sands, who currently
serves as the RBDF’s Hurricane Shelter Senior Manager. Each season a
Shelter Senior Manager is appointed by the Commander. Shelters in New
Providence include the Remnant Tabernacle of Praise Church, Hillview
Seven-Day Adventist Church, New Providence Community Church Center and
Epworth Hall (Ebenezer Methodist Church).
Led by Commander
Granville Adderley, an Emergency Operations Center was also set up at
the Defence Force Headquarters, where the Marines are responsible for
the charting and tracking of the storm as well as keeping various state
boards up to date.
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force remains
committed to protecting the territorial integrity of The Bahamas during
this hurricane season.
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