In October of 2015, the strongest Atlantic storm since 2010, Hurricane Joaquin, devastated the Central and Southern Bahamas. The damage to the region’s infrastructure was enormous: at least $60 million in property damage, hundreds of homes destroyed, storefronts and resorts washed away.
The Bahamas Stop Off and Drop Off Campaign supports the combined efforts of visiting captains and local residents to rebuild the Central and Southern Islands better than ever.
Captains sailing to the Central and Southern Islands can donate much-needed tools, supplies and food items in exchange for a free night of slip space.
Thanks to Stop Off and Drop Off donations, the Bahamas have seen renewed construction and restoration in the months following Hurricane Joaquin. Local volunteers across the Central and Southern Bahamas will assist captains in receiving and distributing relief items throughout the islands’ settlement communities.
Stop Off and Drop Off Campaign Contacts
Long Island
Contact Name: Bianca Major Mobile: 1-(242) 455-3713 email: majorbianca@gmail.com Domonique Knowles Mobile: 1-(242) 464-2482
Baltron Major Mobile: 1-(242) 472-2344
Crooked Island
Contact Name: Michael Carroll Mobile: 1-(242) 457-7038 Phone: 1-(242) 344-2037 email: wildtamrind@hotmail.com Contact Name: Calvin Ferguson Phone: 1-(242) 376-9770 1-(242) 225-2751 Contact Name: David Daxon Mobile: 1-(242) 464-8210
Contact Name: Kennett Scavella Mobile: 1 (242) 478-1144
San Salvador
Contact Name: Latheria King (Social Services) Phone: 1-(242) 331-2669 Mobile: 1-(242) 464-9205
Contact Name: Michelle Williams Mobile: 1 (242)-427-3800
Contact Name: Patterson Storr Mobile: 1 (242) 452-1516
Contact Name: Kevin Williams Mobile: 1-(242) 477-0900
Acklins
Contact Name: Charles Bullard (Located in Chester’s, Acklins- North) Mobile: 1-(242) 464-8682 Whatsapp available
Rum Cay
Contact Name: Jennifer Maycock (BTC) Phone: 1-(242) 331-2571 or 72 Mobile: 1-(242) 479-8180 email: jennifer.maycock@btcbahamas.com
Contact Name: Ann Strachan – Principal at Rum Cay School
Contact Name: Kennett Scavella Mobile: 1 (242) 478-1144.
Visit the Long Island Runner News’ Hurricane Joaquin Relief CrowdRise page to donate online, as well.
