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Bahamian Coalition Galvanized to Assist with Bahamas Hurricane Relief Efforts in South Florida
By Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Florida
Oct 15, 2016 - 6:48:39 PM
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Bahamian coalition formed to assist in relief efforts for The Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, identify Relief donation sites as well as means to make monetary donations; L-R Commissioner Thomas W. Dorsett, City of West Park; Calvin Turnquest, Vice Mayor, Tequesta, FL; Ricardo Treco, Bahamas Consul General, Miami; Sandra Carey, Deputy Consul General, Miami; Donna Archer, Bahamasair and Commissioner Dennis Moss, Miami Dade. Standing Front L, Rosie Gomez, President, National Association of The Bahamas and standing front center, Bridgette King, Sr. Director Operations, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Florida.
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Fort Lauderdale, FL - A coalition of Bahamian entities, organizations and associations was recently formed in South Florida, to assist with Hurricane Relief efforts to The Bahamas. Among its successes to date, The coalition have identified a number of places where South Floridians can drop off relief items to assist those in The Bahamas affected by the dangerous Category 4 Hurricane Matthew.
The destructive Hurricane Matthew slammed into The Bahamas October 6th-7th, battered many of its Islands and left massive destruction and devastation in its wake.
The coalition led by The Bahamas Consul General's Office and The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, South Florida, was formed to organize the efforts of Bahamians and friends of The Bahamas in the South Florida area, anxious to assist the neighboring country land. Other members of the coalition include a diverse array of persons from local Bahamian politicians and church leaders to Bahamian organizations and associations, from across South Florida.
The group came together at a recent meeting to discuss means of helping the thousands of Bahamians that have been affected by the powerful storm through loss and damaged homes to being without power and water and even temporary loss of employment - in the case of hotel workers and persons employed by businesses damaged or destroyed.
The centers identified by the group where interested persons can drop off relief donations Fort Lauderdale:
SEACOR Island Lines
1300 Eller Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Tel: 954 920 9292
BROWARD TwinEX 1905 NW 51 Street Hanger 43A Fort Lauderdale Fl 33309
Relief donations Miami can be dropped of at:
The Bahamian Connection Restaurant 4400 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
Ph. (305) 576-6999
Monetary donations can be made via the National Association of Bahamians website at NABMIAMI.ORG. Donations can also be made to a special bank account that has been opened at Bank of America by the Consulate General of The Bahamas under the name "Disaster Relief", account #0037-3910-7501.
Items that have been named as most needed at this time include:
Water
Emergency kits
Clothing (new not used)
Asphalt shingles (40 or 25 year)
Ice and water shields
2x4x16 lumber
2x16x16 lumber
Pressure treated 5/8 inch plywood
For more information on Hurricane Relief Efforts for The Bahamas visit http://www.bahamas.com/hurricane-relief
The Islands Of The Bahamas have a place in the sun for everyone. Each island has its own personality and attractions for a variety of vacation styles with some of the world’s best scuba diving, fishing, sailing, boating, as well as, shopping and dining. The destination offers an easily accessible tropical getaway and provides convenience for travelers with preclearance through U.S. customs and immigration, and the Bahamian dollar at par with the U.S. dollar. Do everything or do nothing, just remember It’s Better in The Bahamas. For more information call 1-800-Bahamas or visit www.Bahamas.com. Look for The Bahamas on the web on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
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