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Hurricane survivors struggle to start new life in Bahamas

The government has estimated that up to 10,000 people from the Abaco islands alone will need food, water and temporary housing as officials consider setting up tent or container cities while they clear the country’s ravaged northern region of debris so people can eventually return.

By The Associated Press

Florida-bound evacuees from Bahamas asked to get off ferry over lack of visas

Florida's two U.S. senators have asked the Trump's administration to waive visa requirements altogether for Bahamian storm victims with relatives in the U.S.
By The Associated Press

Distress and desperation in the Bahamas as Dorian death toll expected to keep rising

Food, water and other supplies are rapidly running out, and residents are waiting desperately to evacuate.

By Staff

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Bahamians begin rescues as Dorian moves on toward US coast

"It's total devastation. It's decimated. Apocalyptic."
By The Associated Press

Dorian triggers massive flooding in Bahamas; at least 5 dead

"Our house is 15 feet up, and right now where that water is is about 8 feet. So we're pretty concerned right now."
By The Associated Press

Record-setting Hurricane Dorian keeps pounding north Bahamas

"It's devastating. There has been huge damage to property and infrastructure. Luckily, no loss of life reported."
By Tim Lambert/WITF