Bahamas News
Grand Bahama Power Statement after Tornado Activity
Bahamas, September 9, 2017 – Grand Bahama – GBPC is aware that Power was recently lost in Greening Glade, Lucayan Knoll, Lowenmill, Arden Forest, Fortune Hills, Smiths Point, Port Lucaya Yatch Club, Tamarind Development, Kings Rd, Harbour House Towers, Taino Beach & Bell Channel as a result of a bush fire from downed electrical wires.
Grand Bahama Power Company gave an update on the Tornado Activity on their Facebook page on Sunday, September 10 stating:
With confirmed tornado activity on the island, GBPC will stand down all crews. The safety of our crews and the public is our #1 priority. We advise residents to remain indoors until the “All Clear” is given by NEMA.
At this time, crews will not respond to outages until it is safe to do so. Further updates will be given as they become available.
Tornado damage in an unknown house in Freeport, Grand Bahama.