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Don't Wait: Get Your shutters and plywood! canned goods now! family plan now! 'Go-Bag' ready now! medications now! home insured now

Your new resource for disaster preparedness advice and tips filtered through the unique lens of life in The Bahamas.

Don't Wait: Get Your shutters and plywood! canned goods now! family plan now! 'Go-Bag' ready now! medications now! home insured now

Don't Wait: Get Storm-Ready!

Your new resource for disaster preparedness advice and tips filtered through the unique lens of life in The Bahamas.

Closing 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 guides and resources.

Are You Storm-Ready?

Assess your preparedness with our quick assessment test for staying safe during severe weather.

Know Where to Go

Click here to locate all shelters throughout the Bahamas before the storms strike—plan ahead for safety.

A New Resource

Explore our latest tools and tips for storm preparedness and real-time weather hazards.

Get Updates

Stay informed with live alerts, forecasts, and essential storm-related information.

For Business Owners

Safeguard your business with tailored strategies and storm recovery resources.

Last Updated: 24/04/2024

Emergency Numbers

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