Hurricane Dorian struck the islands Grand Bahama and Abaco on September 1, 2019. The hurricane was classified as a Category-5, which can definitely be confirmed with the destruction that was left behind in these areas. Over 18,000 children in the Bahamas have been affected by Hurricane Dorian. Some of the damage done to these areas includes demolished many schools and hospitals; houses and roads were completely destroyed; and vehicles and boats could be seen hanging in trees. One of the most detrimental effects of Hurricane Dorian is that the flooding compromised water and sanitation systems in Abaco and Grand Bahama. This puts people in these communities at risk for waterborne diseases because of their lack of access to clean water and sanitation systems. In order to help those who have been affected by Hurricane Dorian, UNICEF has sent first responder team to aid the children and families who were the most vulnerable to the effects of the hurricane. On September 7, 2019 UNICEF arrived in the Bahamas with a plane containing approximately 1.5 tons of supplies that would provide safe water for 9,500 children and families. This first supply shipment contained nearly 400,000 water purification tablets, several 5,000-liters tanks, and 1,000 jerry cans. UNICEF has also deployed a team in Abaco, which was the most affected area, to assess the extent of the destruction done, in order to create a response plan. Currently, UNICEF is petitioning for $4 million to increase the humanitarian response and address the most immediate needs of families. This humanitarian response would give children and families access to clean water and sanitation, nutrition, psychosocial support and educational activities. Resources Used: https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/humanitarian-plane-15-tons-unicef-supplies-lands-hurricane-hit-bahamas https://www.unicef.org/stories/hurricane-dorian-leaves-behind-massive-destruction-bahamas https://blogs.unicef.org/blog/the-impact-of-hurricane-dorian-on-bahamian-children/
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