Bahamas News
Notice on Accommodation for Evacuees in New Providence
#Nassau, September 8, 2019 – Bahamas – A dedicated processing centre for evacuees reaching New Providence has been established at Odyssey Aviation by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in collaboration with national and international non-governmental organizations and private sector volunteers.
Private vessels facilitating evacuations are asked to contact the NEMA Shelter Coordinator Leonard Cargill (242- 823-5413 or 242-323-1398) to arrange transportation for evacuees to the processing centre.
Family and friends housing persons who are evacuees can meet at the processing centre. Other evacuees will be accommodated at a designated emergency shelter.
Release: NEMA