How you can help the Bahamas recover from destructive HurricaneDorian
As Hurricane Dorian continues to batter the Bahamas, people from all corners of the globe have started to ban together to help those living in the island country get the supplies and necessities they'll surely need in the aftermath of the destructive storm.
Homes and buildings across the Bahamas were completely destroyed by the storm, prompting the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency to announce plans on Monday to send an 18-person Rapid Needs Assessment Team to Grand Bahama and other neighboring areas that have been ravished by the hurricane.
Water levels rise as hurricane Matthew makes landfall in Adelaide, New Providence island in the Bahamas, on October 6, 2016. Charities are accepting donations to help the Bahamas in light of Hurricane Dorian.As more people spread means of helping the Bahamas on social media, it's important to be wary of the unfortunate scams that tend to pop up in light of a major natural disaster.
The Better Business Bureau encourages donors to make sure that they are offering support — particularly monetary donations — to experienced disaster relief organizations and avoid newly created charity groups that seem inexperienced or have unclear agendas and mission statements.
Below you'll find a list of a few relief groups aiming to help the communities across the Bahamas affected by Hurricane Dorian.ðð» If you are able to do so, please consider dropping off the below-listed donations and contributing money to bring aid to the Bahamas!
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