Hurricane Dorian Disaster Relief Efforts
Marsh Harbour, Abaco Islands, The Bahamas
September 2019
Where is Marsh Harbour?
Bahamas Area Map (Abaco and Grand Bahama Islands circled)
Abaco and Grand Bahama Islands (Marsh Harbour circled)
Marsh Harbour satellite view (Abaco Primary School circled)
Abaco Primary School grounds
Getting There...
Flight from Florida to Nassau
Loading our gear for transportation to Marsh Harbour
Our ride to Marsh Harbour... sort of
Too good to be true
Receiving aid donations
Rescue and evacuations underway
Chef José Andrés!
Getting on the helicopter
Finally ready to fly...
South (relatively undamaged) end of Abaco
North end of Abaco, approaching Marsh Harbour... See a difference?
Marsh Harbour Airport - still partially underwater three days later
Total Destruction
Twisted shipping container and pickup
Steel-framed building leveled at Marsh Harbour Airport
Damaged high school building
Snapped electric utility pole - a very common sight
A destroyed church... view of what was the sanctuary looking from the front stage
Damaged homes... typical of most building conditions after Dorian
Many trees snapped. All others stripped of their leaves and greenery.
Providing Drinking Water
Finding a source of water
Starting production
Where the magic happens
Supporting an overlooked community
Our home away from home
A sweet moment
Clean water!
On-site water supply
The water making process
Catching up at night
A peaceful sunset in Marsh Harbour
Ready for morning