“We are in the midst of one of the greatest national crises in our country’s history,” Bahamian PM Hubert Minnis said. 'It is going to require a massive coordinated effort to rebuild.'
finally edged away from the Bahamas, leaving a trail of destruction that has cut off access to much of Grand Bahama and Abaco islands, but several relief organizations say they have touched ground and started offering aid.were attributed to Dorian as it battered the Bahamas for several days with winds up to 185 mph and torrential rain, but the number was expected to rise as rescue operations continued, said Bahamas Health Minister Duane Sands.
“There is a lack of information on what exactly is needed right now. We have supplies based on our estimates and projections, but we need more information,” he said, adding that he expects conditions to worsen in coming days as people become more sick, hungry and thirsty. “We got a kitchen set up and ready to respond and started delivering meals for folks in clinics and shelters around the island right away,” said Nate Mook, World Central Kitchen executive director. “But the logistics are really unlike anything we’ve experienced before.”
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