Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Hurricane Joaquin's Bahamas Impacts: Shelters Open, Soldiers Called Back to Duty

Sean Breslin
Published: September 30,2015

Bahamians have been told that Hurricane Joaquin is bearing down on several of the nation's islands, and catastrophic damage could result.
More than 10,000 residents of the Bahamas are in the direct path of the large tropical system, according to CNN.com, and authorities have warned them to shelter in a sturdy location as soon as possible.
"Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion," the U.S. National Hurricane Center said Wednesday.
The Government of the Bahamas has issued a Hurricane Warning for the Northwestern Bahamas including the Abacos, Berry Islands, Eleuthera, Grand Bahama Island, and New Providence, but excluding Andros Island and Bimini, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Delta Airlines released a statement offering refunds or free rebookings for passengers travelling to Freeport, Georgetown and Nassau between September 30 and October 2.
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Why is a slow moving not having cold water upwelling issues? Very deep warm water near the Bahamas!

Bahamian news website Tribune 242 said all vacation leave has been canceled for marines and officers in the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, and all are expected to return to duty as they prepare for emergency response.
Public schools were closed Wednesday in Exuma, San Salvador, Cat Island and Rum Cay, the report added. Many shelters have opened for residents looking for safety; you can see a complete list here.
At least three cruise ships have made alternate itineraries due to the storm, according to Cruise Critic. A Disney Cruise Lines spokesperson confirmed that at least two Disney crusises have changed their schedules.
This is a developing story; please check back frequently for updates.
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