The death toll in the Bahamas is up to 20 people and expected to continue to rise. Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said Hurricane Dorian left “generational devastation across Abaco and Grand Bahama.” NY Magazine writes:
Minnis called the damage from Dorian, the strongest storm to ever hit the Bahamas, “unprecedented.” The Bahamian minister of foreign affairs, Darren Henfield, said multiple unconfirmed casualties have been reported. “We have reports of bodies being seen,” Henfield said. “We cannot confirm those reports until we go out and see for ourselves.”
Many people emerged from shelters to check on their homes. They confronted a muddy, debris-strewn landscape across Abaco and Grand Bahama islands, which are known for their marinas, golf courses and all-inclusive resorts. Total insured and uninsured property losses in the Bahamas, not including infrastructure and autos, could reach $7 billion, according to a Thursday estimate from the catastrophe modelers Karen Clark & Co.
Before and after Planet SkySat imagery captured of Marsh Harbour, Bahamas shows the devastation caused by #HurricaneDorian.
Imagery captured on May 29, 2019 and today, September 4, 2019. pic.twitter.com/ld7YjQldmZ
— Planet (@planetlabs) September 5, 2019
It’s heartbreaking to hear the stories coming out of the islands.
"It's not good. Many people are dead. There's nothing on the island." In emotional account, a Bahamas resident describes her family's harrowing tale of survival after her home was destroyed during Hurricane Dorian. Watch the entire interview: https://t.co/o3HYpPMsbz pic.twitter.com/xGmzdL6sjG
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) September 5, 2019
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