Bahamas getting additional funds from USAID to help Hurricane Dorian recovery
The additional aid, announced by USAID Administrator
In a recent interview with McClatchy, Green said the
"Storms always disproportionately affect the poor," Green said. "By definition, many are living in the margins. They don't have the homes that can withstand a storm like this. A lot of people fled. So providing housing, shelter, that can help these people as the country gets back on its feet. That's something we're exploring."
On his first trip to the
The government said the storm, which made landfall on
"It is a generational tragedy for the
Recounting the storm's terror, he told world leaders that at its peak, Dorian had maximum sustained winds of 185 mph and gusts of over 220 mph. Storm surges were between 18 to 23 feet above normal tide levels.
Since the storm, many fled for
"This is a country that can rebuild, and I expect will rebuild in very good ways," Green said. "We can help with strategic planning."
Minnis last month announced the creation of a new ministry, Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction. It is being headed by lawmaker
On Friday, the
On Monday, crews were using heavy machinery to move some of the debris in Pigeon Pea, which had been untouched since Dorian slammed the island over the
In the aftermath of Dorian, the Trump administration, which closely monitored the storm's progression, partnered with the Bahamian government, charitable organizations and the private sector to provided humanitarian relief. That relief included food as well as 53 metric tons of items -- including plastic sheeting, water buckets, and hygiene kits -- from
Meanwhile,
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