Disaster Risk Management Stakeholders Embarked on a Study Tour to Strengthen the National Disaster Management Framework
To significantly enhance disaster management capabilities in The Bahamas, a delegation from the Ministry of Disaster Risk Management, DRA, and NEMA recently embarked on an important study tour. This initiative, aimed at developing a comprehensive National Disaster Risk Management Plan, included participation in the Disasters Expo USA 2024 and strategic meetings in Florida and Jamaica. […]
Abaco Shelter Building Project Makes Substantial Progress
Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas, Friday, November 24, 2023 – The Abaco hurricane shelter building project met a significant milestone when it was inspected and enthusiastically endorsed by the High Commissioner for India to Jamaica, The Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the British Virgin Island Shri R. Masakui, and United Nations Development Programme […]
The DRA may Have to Help with More Home Repairs After Nicole
By KHRISNA RUSSELL Tribune Chief Reporter krussell@tribunemedia.net DISASTER Reconstruction Authority Chairman Alex Storr said yesterday it is possible that the DRA may have to help additional homeowners repair homes as Hurricane Nicole may have exacerbated the challenges for some in Abaco and Grand Bahama. Mr Storr said assessments were continuing on those islands as there […]
DRA Targeting More than 800 Homes for Repair
Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA) Executive Chairman Alex Storr said yesterday that at least 800 homes have been identified for a variety of repairs on Abaco and Grand Bahama. “We have those that we met in the system when we came, as well as additional persons who have applied since we relaunched the new program, so it’s […]
DRA Contracts Workers to Begin Home Repairs In East Grand Bahama
GRAND BAHAMA, The Bahamas – Residents in East Grand Bahama whose homes are still in need of repair are one step closer to having their hopes realized, after the Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA) signed on the first group of temporary workers on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, to begin repairs. The group was hired under the […]
Disaster Reconstruction Authority to Merge with NEMA
THE Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA) and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) will merge under a new agency that “will manage all aspects” of disaster preparedness, DRA Executive Chairman Alex Storr revealed yesterday. “I would like to announce that under the prime minister’s vision and Blueprint for Change, the Disaster Management Unit along with DRA and […]
New Dorian Homeowner Relief Program Launched
While suggesting that people abused the previous small home repair program, Disaster Reconstruction Authority Chairman (DRA) Alex Storr yesterday announced the launch of a new homeowners assistance relief program. He said outstanding purchase orders and direct grants from the previous program will no longer be used. “When I first took the helm of the DRA, I met […]