***Hurricane Dorian Rotary District 7020 Summary Report #2***
Rotary Clubs of the Cayman Islands Pledge $25,000
AG David Kirkaldy in Grand Cayman reports: Cayman Islands President’s Council met on Monday and agreed to contribute in excess of US$25,000 to the fund. Contributions have come from all Rotary and Rotaract clubs in Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac.
First Responders Act Immediately
ShelterBox representative Tim Hedges reported on Tuesday: So far,
- International Red Cross has released 250,000 Swiss francs from their Disaster Relief Fund to support the efforts of the Bahamas Red Cross.
- Bahamas Red Cross are planning to support 500 families with emergency shelter support, including tarpaulins, blankets, and kitchen sets from stocks prepositioned in country. They are also planning to support these families with unconditional cash grants to help them rebuild and recover. It should be noted this is all just planned activity at the moment, and exact numbers might be different.
- IFRC also deployed a disaster management Coordinator to the Bahamas ahead of Dorian making landfall.
- The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) have deployed a team to support the response.
- A British Royal Navy, RFA Mounts Bay arrived in the Bahamas on 2 September carrying aid (including carriers, hygiene kits, and shelter kits), building materials, a helicopter, and specialist transport and surveying equipment. The ship will be on standby and ready to help as soon as an official request is made by the authorities.
- DFID have also deployed a team of 3 humanitarian experts to the Bahamas, who will work alongside the Bahamas Government and CDEMA.
ShelterBox has carried out some initial investigations around logistics and importation procedures with the understanding that damage to both communications and transport infrastructure will make detailed assessment difficult in the first few days. Rotarians in the Bahamas will continue to monitor and advise on current situations.
Dr. Farhan Siddiqi of Florida Advanced Spine & Sports Trauma Centers reports he is in contact with coordinators at Solrelief.org who are flying in supplies and support staff to Nassau. There are also nurses who are willing to go to Nassau or the outer islands for medical assistance if needed.
Donate Online
Donate to The Bahamas Hurricane Recovery via Credit Card/ PayPal through the Disaster Network of Assistance Rotary Action Group. The Disaster Network of Assistance is a Rotary International US registered 501c3 US tax-exempt charity. All donations are tax-deductible. Your donation will go directly to the District 7020 Hurricane Dorian Disaster Relief Fund.
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Bahamas Fund Details
Please ensure you advise in advance, the following details of funds being remitted to the Bahamas:
• Name of Sender
• Amount of Remittance
• Notify rotarybahamasrelief@gmail.com
Bank of America N.A., Miami branch
Miami, A/C 1901009680
ABA#026009593
FOR CREDIT TO: COMMONWEALTH BANK, LTD
S.W.I.F.T. CODE: COMWBSNS
FOR FURTHER CREDIT TO: ROTARY DISASTER RELIEF FUND
A/C 1004195
13 Ridgeway Drive, Nassau Bahamas
P.O. Box EE 15627, Nassau, Bahamas
P.O. Box EE 15627, Nassau, Bahamas
Phone: +1 (242) 424-6163
Additional Ways to Contribute
For UK donors who would prefer to take advantage of Gift Aid, Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland Disaster Trust has set up a Caribbean Hurricane Fund
For US donors wishing to benefit from donating to a US tax exempt charity, Rotary in Florida District 6990 may donate to The Robbins Fund
For contributors wishing to send funds Directly to Bahamas Rotary Disaster Committee should ensure they advise in advance, the following details of funds being remitted to the Bahamas:
- Name of Sender
- Amount of Remittance
- Notify rotarybahamasrelief@gmail.com
FOR £ STERLING DONATIONS Bank of America N.A., London Branch 5 Canada Square London E14 5AQ United Kingdom A/C No. 600865920011 IBAN – GB70 BOFA 1650 5065 9200 11 S.W.I.F.T. CODE: BOFAGB22 FOR CREDIT TO: COMMONWEALTH BANK, LTD S.W.I.F.T. CODE: COMWBSNS FOR FURTHER CREDIT TO: ROTARY DISASTER RELIEF FUND A/C 1004195 13 Ridgeway Drive, Nassau Bahamas P.O. Box EE 15627, Nassau, Bahamas +1 (242) 424-6163 |
FOR US$ DONATIONS: Bank of America N.A., Miami branch Nationsbank Tower 100 S.E. 2nd Street, Miami Florida, 33131 Miami, A/C 1901009680 ABA No. 026009593 FOR CREDIT TO: COMMONWEALTH BANK, LTD S.W.I.F.T. CODE: COMWBSNS FOR FURTHER CREDIT TO: ROTARY DISASTER RELIEF FUND A/C 1004195 13 Ridgeway Drive, Nassau Bahamas P.O. Box EE 15627, Nassau, Bahamas +1 (242) 424-6163 |
Through Rotary International at The Rotary International Disaster Response Fund where your gift helps Rotary clubs provide disaster recovery and support rebuilding efforts where the need is greatest. Contributions are combined into one fund and made available through Rotary Disaster Response Grants; they cannot be directed to a specific disaster.
Rotary DAF #574 for donations to assist with recovery efforts in all affected territories.
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