Assessment of the effects and impacts of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas
The Bahamas suffered catastrophic damage from Hurricane Dorian, with significant impacts on housing, infrastructure, and the economy, particularly in Abaco and Grand Bahama.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
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| Authors: | , Blaine Marcano, Candice Gonzales, Carlos Espiga, Chitralekha Deopersad, Christopher Persaud, Daniela Carrera-marquis, Eduardo Allen, Esteban Ruiz, Francisco Ibarra, Franklin Espiga, Gabriel Vivas, Leda Peralta, Luciana Fontes De Meira, Machel Patin, Malaika Masson, Maria Alejandra Perroni, Mauricio Gonzalez, Michael Nelson, Nyasha Skerette, Salvador Marconi, Sandra Caula, Yuri Chakallal, Zachary Zane, Omar Bello |
| Geographic focus: | The Bahamas |
| Page count: | 219 páginas. |
Methods
The research method involved collecting data from field visits, interviews, and reports from various government and private entities. This data was analyzed to assess the damage, losses, and additional costs incurred due to Hurricane Dorian.
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Key Insights
Hurricane Dorian, a Category 5 storm, caused extensive damage to The Bahamas, particularly Abaco and Grand Bahama. Infrastructure, housing, and the environment were severely affected, with billions in losses and a long road to recovery. The tourism sector, a key economic driver, was hit hard, with major losses in visitor arrivals and spending. The fisheries and agriculture sectors also suffered significant damage and losses. The disaster highlighted the need for improved disaster risk management and resilient recovery planning.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | The Bahamas geographic scope | agriculture | disaster risk management | economic impact | environment | fisheries | housing | infrastructure | resilient recovery | tourism