News Release |
U.S. Coast Guard 7th District Southeast |
Update 8: Coast Guard continues response efforts in Bahamas due to Hurricane Dorian
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MIAMI — Coast Guard Hurricane Dorian response operations continue in support of the Bahamas.
As of Saturday at 9 a.m.:
The Coast Guard is supporting the Bahamas National Emergency Management Agency and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, who are leading search and rescue efforts. If you are in a life-threatening situation and need assistance, call 911 or 919 in the Bahamas, or call the Bahamas National Emergency Management Agency at 242-323-1395.
For private donations to the hurricane response effort, you can contact The Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance. Visit www.cidi.org/hurricane-dorian/#.XW_C6k01tnI. You can also contact OFDA by emailing, nemadonations@bahamas.gov.bs or call 242-323-5394, or bahamasredcross.org/donate Government agencies may contact DORIANRMT_DMC@ofda.gov
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