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We are strongly committed to strengthening national disaster management efforts in the Bahamas.
In the face of stronger and more frequent climate-driven hazards, The Government of The Bahamas is committed to strengthening national disaster management efforts and building a system that is comprehensive, proactive and constantly upgrading to meet these new challenges. Driving this evolution is the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Authority – the nation’s official agency responsible for the development and implementation of disaster policy, planning, and management.
Established by the Disaster Risk Management Act of 2022, the DRM Authority was formed through the merger of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA). The Authority unites the expertise and functions of its predecessors and expands their mandate to include all stages of the disaster management cycle: mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.
Guided by a fundamental belief in the sanctity of life, the strength of our people, and the promise of The Bahamian future, The DRM Authority is committed to empowering every person, community, and island in The Bahamas to feel secure in the face of natural hazards.
In the face of stronger and more frequent climate-driven hazards, The Government of The Bahamas is committed to strengthening national disaster management efforts and building a system that is comprehensive, proactive and constantly upgrading to meet these new challenges. Driving this evolution is the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Authority – the nation’s official agency responsible for the development and implementation of disaster policy, planning, and management.
Established by the Disaster Risk Management Act of 2022, the DRM Authority was formed through the merger of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA). The Authority unites the expertise and functions of its predecessors and expands their mandate to include all stages of the disaster management cycle: mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.
Guided by a fundamental belief in the sanctity of life, the strength of our people, and the promise of The Bahamian future, The DRM Authority is committed to empowering every person, community, and island in The Bahamas to feel secure in the face of natural hazards.
A nation of islands, communities and families: safe, secure, and strong against all natural hazards.
To save lives and safeguard our nation's future by uniting and empowering communities against all natural hazards thru Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM).
Established by the Disaster Risk Management Act of 2022, the DRM Authority was formed through the merger of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA). The Authority unites the expertise and functions of its predecessors and expands their mandate to include all stages of the disaster management cycle: mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.
Our Approach
This is our Holistic, Proactive, Empowered, and Innovative risk management approach.
Grounded in the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency’s (CDEMA) forward-looking and inclusive Comprehensive Disaster Management framework, our approach is built on four pillars that guide our actions and fuel our drive for stronger, smarter disaster management.
Together, these pillars form the foundation of the DRM Authority’s mission to save lives, empower communities, and secure the future of our nation.
Holistic
Our approach addresses all stages of disaster management...
Proactive
Proactivity defines our work. By focusing on mitigation and...
Empowered
Empowerment is at the heart of our approach, and we seek...
Innovative
Through innovation, we enhance disaster management for all...
Who We Are
Our Vision and Mission Goals
A nation of islands, communities and families: safe, secure, and strong against all natural hazards.
To save lives and safeguard our nation’s future by uniting and empowering communities against all natural hazards thru Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM).
Our Approach
This is our Holistic, Proactive, Empowered, and Innovative risk management approach.
Grounded in the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency’s (CDEMA) forward-looking and inclusive Comprehensive Disaster Management framework, our approach is built on four pillars that guide our actions and fuel our drive for stronger, smarter disaster management.
Together, these pillars form the foundation of the DRM Authority’s mission to save lives, empower communities, and secure the future of our nation.
Comprehensive and Inclusive Disaster Management​:
All of the Disaster Cycle
Our approach addresses all stages of disaster management—Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery—and marks a shift from previous models that prioritized preparation and response.
All of The Bahamas
We embrace a whole-of-country and whole-of-community strategy, integrating the efforts of our Family Islands, government agencies, private sectors, and non-profits. This inclusivity ensures every community in The Bahamas’ unique needs are addressed.​
Preventing Loss, Protecting Futures​​
Proactivity defines our work. By focusing on mitigation and preventative action, we aim to reduce risk and safeguard lives. Strategic planning is central to this, allowing us to introduce long-term solutions, pre-empt challenges, and harness resources to lessen the impact of hazards long before they threaten our shores.​​
Independent Authority, Stronger Communities​
Empowerment is at the heart of our approach, and we seek to introduce it at every level. The autonomy of being a quasi-governmental agency not only empowers us with the agility to act decisively but also enables us to be more flexible in how we seek and allocate resources, reducing our reliance on government funding and enabling innovative solution-building.
This dedication to independence also drives our commitment to equip Family Islands to build local capacity to respond to hazards. The core of it all is community empowerment—furnishing Bahamians with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to be integral parts of disaster management and to protect their homes, families, and neighbourhoods.​​
Smart Solutions for a Safer Bahamas​​
Through innovation, we enhance disaster management for all Bahamians. By integrating leading technology and data-driven decision-making, we optimize hazard monitoring, early warning systems, and emergency responses. We focus not only on smarter resource allocation and faster outcomes but also on building the capacity of our people—investing in training and development to ensure that the best and brightest are leading the way. By continually seeking better solutions, we are shaping a future where disasters are met with preparedness, precision, and the collective strength of the nation.​
