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Opening of the Hurricane Season:

Message from Minister Leon Lundy

Minister Leon Lundy and the newly formed Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Authority urge all Bahamian citizens and residents not to be caught unprepared. Don’t Wait to prepare and protect your families, homes, businesses, and all you hold dear. Get Storm Ready

Get Storm-Ready!

Learn how to prepare for the hurricane season with our comprehensive resources.

Are You Storm Ready?

Take our quiz to assess your readiness for hurricanes and other natural disasters.

Know Where to Go

Plan your evacuation route and find the locations of nearby shelters before a storm hits.

Resources For You

Discover getready.gov.bs, the new online resource for disaster advice tailored for Bahamians.

Get the Latest News.

Stay informed with real-time updates on weather conditions and emergency alerts.

For Business Owners

Learn the steps you must take to get your business storm-ready and prepared.

Last updated: 24/04/2024

Emergency Numbers

The hurricane season begins on June 1st and ends on November 30th of every year.

DRM Authority: Emergency Numbers

Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM (24 hrs. when the DRM Authority Operations Centre is activated). (242) 322-6731 (Family Island ONLY)
(242) 322-6081
or (242) 322-6065

Department of Social Services Disaster Management Unit

(242) 357-3136