Map
Hazards
- Hurricanes
- Floods
- Storm surges
Past Events
Hurricane Jeanne (2004): 75% of homes on Grand Bahama
suffer structural damage. Significant flooding reported;
storm surges.
Hurricane Frances (2004): 1 reported death.
Hurricane Michelle (2001): Heavy flooding.
Worst hurricane since 1965.
Hurricane Floyd (1999): Moderate damage.
Hurricane Andrew (1992)
Hurricane Betsy (1965): Heavy damage.
Full
Natural Disaster History (external link)
Full
Technological Disaster History (external link)
Environmental Concerns
- Damage to coral reefs
- Solid waste disposal
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Profile
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A series of over 700 islands located between the
United States and Cuba, parts of the Bahamas have
been repeatedly affected by serious hurricanes.
The most hurricane-prone region of the Bahamas
is the Andros Island, located South of Nassau.
| Coordinates |
24 15 N, 76 00 W |
| Area |
13,940 km2 |
| Terrain |
Long, flat coral formations with some low rounded
hills |
| Population |
301,790 (2005) |
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Government Strategies
Member of CDERA.
Country Contacts
National Disaster Coordinator
Disaster Management Unit, P.O. Box FH-14114
Nassau, Bahamas
(242) 326-5446
Fax: (242) 326-5456
E-mail: bahdisoff@bahamas.gov.bs
Civil Defence, Cabinet Office, Churchill Building, Rawson Square, P.O. Box N-7147
Nassau, Bahamas
(242) 322-3220/2808
Fax: (242) 328-8294
E-mail:
Health Disaster Coordinator
Ministry of Health and Environment, PO Box N-3729
Nassau, Bahamas
(242) 502-4738
Fax: (242) 323-3535
E-mail: meturner@batelnet.bhms
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