Canadian Red Cross

Published purpose

On September 1, 2019, Hurricane Dorian made landfall in Bahamas. As of September 5, an estimated 76,000 people across the two islands of Abaco and Grand Bahamas have been affected. Thousands of homes were destroyed, hospitals and health clinics were flooded, and key infrastructure was damaged. The project aims to provide urgent and life-saving assistance to vulnerable people affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. Project activities include: (1) providing emergency shelter and household items, including tarpaulins, toolkits, blankets and kitchen sets; (2) providing emergency medical care, including first aid services and psychosocial support; and (3) improving access to clean water and vector-control in affected communities.