Hurricane Melissa
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Following guidance from the Bahamas Department of Meteorology, the Disaster Risk Management Authority has given the ALL-CLEAR for Hurricane Melissa in the Central and Southeastern Bahamas. We thank our Family Island Administrators, local Disaster Committees, International and national partners for their service during this activation.
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Fearless Firsts: Youth Ambassadors Lead the Way in Building a Resilient Bahamas
This summer, two pioneering tenth-grade students — Kianna Rolle and Gabryel Saunders — made history as The Bahamas’ first Disaster Risk Reduction Youth Ambassadors. For eight weeks, they stepped out...
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A Historic Turning Point: Bahamas Cabinet Puts Disaster Risk Management at the Forefront
For the first time in the nation’s history, the Government of The Bahamas has convened the Inter-Ministerial Committee for Disaster Risk Management—a milestone moment that signals a new era in...
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Stepping Up Preparedness in The Family Islands: Inside the 2025 Regional Disaster Readiness Exercises
When disaster threatens, every second counts. That’s why communities across the islands have mobilised in a bold push to prepare this summer. From July through August, the Disaster Risk Management...
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Business owners, leaders, and representatives across The Bahamas are invited to complete this survey to share their experiences and help strengthen national disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
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Featured Stories
The Passing of Rupert Roberts
We mourn the passing of prominent businessman and philanthropist Mr. Rupert Roberts. As the founder of the Super Value chain of grocery stores, Mr. Roberts was widely recognised as a visionary Bahamian business leader. He was also a steadfast supporter of the DRM Authority and our predecessor, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), generously offering substantial logistical […]
DRM Authority welcomes Brigadier General Andy Chevalier
Managing Director, Aarone Sargent, and Acting Disaster Operations Director Cleavon Nixon, welcomed Brigadier General Andy Chevalier, Adjunct General (commanding officer) of the Rhode Island National Guard (RING), and his leadership team for a courtesy call earlier today. This meeting followed the DRM Authority’s visit to RING headquarters in March and a week-long training in April, where […]
DRM Authority Welcomes Mr. Weatherman
Today we welcomed Brian “Mr. Weatherman” Shields to our National Disaster Emergency Operations Center. Our Managing Director, Aarone Sargent, spoke to Mr. Shields about the measures being taken to protect The Bahamas from natural and manmade disasters. Mr. Shields, in turn, shared lessons he learned about clear, timely communication during the major weather events he […]
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