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Help Hurricane Dorian Survivors in the Bahamas

By September 5, 2019September 13th, 2022No Comments
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Help Hurricane Dorian Survivors in the Bahamas by Making Donations

Hurricane Dorian devastated the northern Bahamas. The Catagory 5 hurricane stalled over the Abaco Islands and Grand Bahamas Island for two days. The winds were destructive, and they experienced relentless flooding, which has likely destroyed more than 10,000 homes. It has also wiped out much of the infrastructure, especially in the Abacos.

We were fortunate here in South Florida. We could have experienced much of the same devasting damage. The Bahamas generates much of its income from tourism, and Hurrican Dorian had a significant impact on their primary source. It’s time to step up and help in any way you can. Below you will find a list of items needed.

International Van Lines

International Van Lines will be taking care of collecting and shipping donations to the Bahamas. IVL is a lisenced freight forwarder and will be working directly with Tropical Shipping to insure all donations make it to their destination promptly.

NEMA- Approved Donated Food and Supplies List 

Items Comment
Ready-To-Eat Meals
Tents
Cots Adult Size
Hygiene Kits Pampers (all sizes), baby wipes, sanitary napkins, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, toilet paper, adult diapers, hand sanitizer
Bottled Water Cases
Non-Perishable Food Items Canned fish, canned meats, canned pureed veg, peanut butter, jars of baby food, powdered milk, baby formula
Disposable Cutlery Pre-packed cutlery, cups, plates
Water Bladders Size: 2,500 gallons
Reusable Water Containers Size: 3 gallons
First Aid Items Sterile bandages/gauze (all sizes), tape
Portable Generators 15KW – 25KW
Chain Saws
Plastic Tarpaulin
Debris Removal Tools Shovels, rakes, axes, wheel barrows
Portable Single and Double Burner Stoves
Portable Outdoor Lamps/Lights Battery operated
Water Purification Kits Brita water filters and purification tablets
Flashlights Wind-up and battery operated
Blankets and Towels
Insect Repellents Spray, bracelets
Portable Radios Wind-up and battery operated
Batteries D Cell, AA
Portable Bathroom
Cleaning Supplies Bleach, brooms, mops, pinesol, garbage bags
Life Jackets and Ponchos Adult and child size

DROP-OFF LOCATION FOR FOOD AND SUPPLIES (Coral Springs)

International Van Lines, Inc. 
3957 NW 126th Ave.
Coral Springs, Fl 33065
954-510-4483
[email protected]
Hours: Mon-Friday 9am – 6pm

ADDITIONAL DROP-OFF LOCATIONS

Miami-Dade County Main Library – Miami Dade

Hours: Accepting donations Monday – Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

101 W. Flagler St.

Miami, FL 33130

(305) 375-2665

 

Stephen P. Clark Center – Miami Dade

Hours: Accepting donations Monday – Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

111 NW First St., Miami.

Miami, FL 33128

 

Joseph Caleb Center – Miami Dade

Hours: Accepting donations Monday – Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

5400 NW 22 Ave.

Miami, FL 33142

 

Office of Emergency Management Warehouse – Miami Dade

Hours: Accepting donations Monday – Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

8008 NW 14 St.

Doral, FL 33126

Tropical Shipping Cargo Receiving Location – Miami

Tropical Shipping
Hours: M – F, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

9505 NW 108th Avenue
Medley, FL 33178

(561) 881-3999

(561) 881-3951

[email protected]

Tropical Shipping Cargo Receiving Location – West Palm Beach

Hours: M – F, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

1489 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Riviera Beach, Florida 33404

(561) 881-3999

(561) 881-3951

[email protected]