The Bahamas island risk profiles

This report presents natural hazard assessment results of the islands in the Bahamas. Regarding the Abaco island, the report recommends conducting periodic surveying and mapping of informal settlement locations to address needs, and update disaster response and recovery plans to ensure adequate planning for evacuation, sheltering and mass care. Also, assessing exposure of undocumented migrant settlements in relation to hazards affecting Abaco, including tropical cyclone wind, storm surge, flood, wildfire, sea-level rise, and landslides to anticipate potential impacts.

Regarding the Acklins island, the report recommends identifying and establishing strategic storage locations and capacities for emergency supplies, Also, creating emergency action plans that include routing for emergency supplies and communications during transit. As far as the island of Andros is concerned, and given its 3rd highest multi-hazard exposure ranking and significant exposure to wildfires, hurricane wind, and flood hazards, this report recommends providing educational training to both private and public entities to promote hazard awareness and sustainable development to monitor, manage and reduce environmental stress