Know Your Shelters

Why Knowing Your Shelter is Important

During a disaster, having a safe place to go can make all the difference. Whether you’re facing a hurricane, flood, or other emergencies, knowing the location of your nearest shelter ensures that you and your loved ones can find safety quickly and efficiently. Proper planning and awareness can save lives.

2025 Hurricane Shelters

Know Your Hurricane Shelters

Preparing your home for a hurricane is crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of your family and property. Hurricanes can bring devastating winds, torrential rains, and dangerous storm surges. By taking proactive steps, you can minimize damage and be ready to face the storm with confidence. Here are a few tips:

NEW PROVIDENCE
NO.	SHELTER	ADDRESS	CAP
1.	New Providence Community Centre	Blake Road	330 pers.
2.	Samuel and Cornella Williams Community Centre, The Salvation Army	Meadow Street	50 pers.
3.	Rev. Dr. O. A. Pratt Educational Building, St. Johns Native Baptist	Augusta & Meeting Street	150 pers.
4.	The Remnant Tabernacle Praise (Reserved for aftermath)	Carmichael Road	400 pers.
5.	Epworth Hall, Ebenezer Methodist Church (for use by Homeless and Persons with physical disabilities)	Shirley Street	270 pers.
6.	St. Barnabas Anglican Church	Wulf Road & Baillou Hill Rd	140 pers.
7.	Maranatha Seventh Day Adventist	Prince Charles	140 pers.
8.	The Salvation Army	Mackey Street	60 pers.
9.	Pilgrim Baptist Temple	St. James Street	150 pers.

NEW PROVIDENCE
NO.	SHELTERS	LOCATION	CAP.
1	New Providence Community Centre	Blake Road	330 Persons
2	Samuel and Cornella Williams Community Centre, The Salvation Army	Meadow Street	50 Persons
3	Rev. Dr. O. A. Pratt Educational Building, St. Johns Native Baptist	Augusta & Meeting Street	150 Persons
4	The Remnant Tabernacle Praise (Reserved for aftermath)	Carmichael Road	400 Persons
5	Epworth Hall, Ebenezer Methodist Church (for use by Homeless and Persons with physical disabilities)	Shirly Street	270 Persons
6	St. Barnabas Anglican Church	Wulf Road & Baillou Hill Rd	140 Persons
7	Maranatha Seventh Day Adventist	Prince Charles	140 Persons
8	The Salvation Army	Mackey Street	60 Persons
9	Pilgrim Baptist Temple	St. James Street	150 Persons
10	New Bethlehem Baptist Church	Independence Drive	200 Persons
11	Hillview Seven Day Adventist Church	Tonique Darling Highway	60 Persons
12	Agape Full Gospel Baptist Church	Kennedy Subdivision	120 Persons
13	New Dimensions Ministries	Joe Farrington Road	80 Persons
14	Church Of God, Convention Centre	Joe Farrington Road	600 Persons
15	Berea Seventh Day	Bailliou Hill South	50 Persons
16	Canon Neil E. Roach Hall, Holy Cross Anglican Church	Highbury Park	100 Persons
17	Ebenezer Mission Baptist	Charles Vincent Street	120 Persons
18	St. Mary’s Hall	Fox Hill (On Top of The Hill)	260 Persons
19	Epiphany Anglican Church	Prince Charles Drive	100 Persons

New Providence

Mayaguana

Name of Shelter	Address
St. James Native Baptist Church	Abraham's Bay
Betsy Bay Community Centre	Betsy Bay
Mayaguana Comprehensive K-School	Pirate's Well

Crooked Island

Name of Shelter	Address
All Saints Anglican Church, Priest Residence (Colonel Hill and Church Grove Residents)	Church Grove, Crooked Island
Church of God of Prophecy (Landrail Point, Richmond, Moss Town and Cripple Hill Residents)	Cripple Hill, Crooked Island
Landrail Point Community Centre	Landrail Point