The Tribune

WITH the 2024 hurricane season fast approaching, the Office of Prime Minister is urging Bahamians to begin their storm preparations as soon as possible.

In a statement yesterday, OPM said the prime minister recently met with key government agencies to get an update on disaster preparedness efforts across The Bahamas.

Representatives from the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit, Ministry of Disaster Risk Management, Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA), National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Social Services Department were among those present for the monthly meeting.

“The meeting prioritised Family Island disaster management planning, particularly training and equipping Family Island Administrators to operate Emergency Operating Centres and disaster management plans – an exercise currently well underway.”

OPM said Prime Minister Philip Davis was also updated on science’s shelter services and relief supplies and distribution.

“Subsequent meetings will cycle through a comprehensive array of crucial disaster management topics from communications and health services, to transportation and public utilities,” OPM added.

“The meeting comes as a part of broader efforts to evaluate and streamline disaster risk management, in line with the Prime Minister’s focus to enhance the nation’s climate resilience and adaptation.”