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WHO WE ARE

Our History

How Hurricane Dorian exposed the need for a new approach to disaster management and led to our creation.

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Our Philosophy

The principles that guide our work and our belief that building a more resilient Bahamas is a shared responsibility.

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Our Structure

How our governance structure, leadership, and teams work together to guide decisions and turn our mandate into action.

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Our Team

Meet the experts leading preparedness, response, and recovery to build resilience across The Bahamas.

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WHAT WE DO

Get Disaster Ready!

Preparedness starts with YOU: Get practical disaster preparedness guidance tailored to life in The Bahamas. From preparing your family, home and business before disaster strikes to finding shelter locations, access the resources you need all in one place.

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Our Approach

How we work across the disaster management cycle to reduce risk and build resilience. Explore the framework and systems that guide our decisions and actions, and how a whole of community approach provides the foundation for it all.

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Programmes & Initiatives

See how we turn our mandate into action. Our programmes and initiatives reduce risk, strengthen preparedness, support response, and improve recovery.

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GET INVOLVED

Donate

Help reduce disaster risk and support local communities before, during and after disasters. Your contribution can help national prevention efforts, equip shelters , provide relief supplies and support families as they recover. Explore ways to give.

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Volunteer

When people help people, communities grow stronger. Join our volunteer programme and put your time and skills into action to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
Become a Volunteer

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Learn

Build the skills to make a difference when it matters most. Find training and certification opportunities to help you prepare for emergencies, respond effectively, and support your community.
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RESOURCES

For NGO's

Your NGO is a vital partner in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Connect with the DRM Authority to learn how to register your organization and coordinate your relief efforts in The Bahamas.

For Businesses

Build a more resilient business through our Business Resilience Programme. Access practical tools, training and support to help you prepare, keep operating and recover from disruption.

For Partner Agencies

Strengthen coordination and collaboration across disaster risk management. Access information, tools and resources for government stakeholders, multilateral partners and other agencies working to build a more resilient Bahamas.

FAQs

Find quick answers to common questions about the DRM Authority, our programmes, national disaster preparedness efforts, and the support and services we provide.

Business Resiliency Survey | Start Here!

Access key disaster risk management documents in one place, including plans, protocols, standards, legislation and other essential reference materials.

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NEWSROOM

Latest News

Stay informed with the latest DRM Authority news and advisories, including updates on disaster operations, events, policy developments, and our activities across The Bahamas.

Media Room

Access press releases, media kits, logos, photos, and briefing updates. Find spokesperson contacts and information on accreditation and interview requests.

Open Consultancies

Put your expertise to work strengthening disaster management and resilience in The Bahamas. Find consultancy opportunities supporting our work, including projects funded by our development partners.

Career Opportunities

Join our team and help shape how The Bahamas prepares for and manages disasters. Find current job openings at the DRM Authority and learn how to apply. View Job Openings.

Category: Articles

Articles

October 13, 2026

United Nations Day for Disaster Reduction

In 2009, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) declared October 13th the International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR). The aim of this observance day is to...

Articles

September 16, 2026

Seven years after Dorian: We are building a system that works, but the work is not finished

Dear Editor, Earlier this month, the Disaster Risk Management Authority and the Inter-American Development Bank co-hosted a Whole-of-DRM symposium, “From Recovery to Resilience: Seven Years After Dorian.” The event brought...

Articles

June 5, 2024

Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Authority streamlines response agencies for greater effectiveness

The newly formed Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRM Authority) held a press conference, June 4, 2024 to mark the official opening of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. This season —...

Our History

Our Philosophy

Our Structure

Our Team

Get Disaster Ready!

Our Approach

Programmes & Initiatives

Donate

Volunteer

Learn

For NGO's

For Businesses

For Partner Agencies

FAQs

Business Resiliency Survey | Start Here!

Quick Downloads

Latest News

Media Room

Open Consultancies

Career Opportunities

Category: Articles

United Nations Day for Disaster Reduction

Seven years after Dorian: We are building a system that works, but the work is not finished

Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Authority streamlines response agencies for greater effectiveness