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sheshe2

(83,728 posts)
Tue Sep 3, 2019, 05:20 PM Sep 2019

The Queen shocked, saddened after Dorian ravages Bahamas

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Queen has issued a statement offering condolences to the people of The Bahamas, following the passage of Hurricane Dorian which left at least five dead.

The Bahamas is a Commonwealth country.

“Prince Phillip and I have been shocked and saddened to learn of the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian and we send our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives following this terrible storm.

“At this very difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with those who have seen their homes and property destroyed and I also send gratitude to the emergency services and volunteers who are supporting the rescue and recovery effort,” the statement said.

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/The_Queen_shocked,_saddened_after_hurricane_ravages_Bahamas

I know, "thoughts and prayers." However the UK sent aid immediately to their Commonwealth country and did not send an ass to throw paper towels.

I don't know how the Bahamas will recover from this. 13K homes destroyed or damaged. Tourism is how they survive...and that is now gone.

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The Queen shocked, saddened after Dorian ravages Bahamas (Original Post) sheshe2 Sep 2019 OP
Recommended. guillaumeb Sep 2019 #1
Thank you, guill. sheshe2 Sep 2019 #3
They'll recover. cwydro Sep 2019 #2
British Royal Navy ship to arrive in Bahamas with Hurricane Dorian aid. elleng Sep 2019 #4
Yes. sheshe2 Sep 2019 #8
This message was self-deleted by its author KatyMan Sep 2019 #5
I do not find your post helpful. sheshe2 Sep 2019 #7
Sorry, a little fired up KatyMan Sep 2019 #9
Thank you, KatyMan. sheshe2 Sep 2019 #11
Welcome! KatyMan Sep 2019 #12
You too sheshe2 Sep 2019 #13
they likewise had recovery teams enroute very early on. hlthe2b Sep 2019 #6
Please ask her to call BP malaise Sep 2019 #10

elleng

(130,861 posts)
4. British Royal Navy ship to arrive in Bahamas with Hurricane Dorian aid.
Tue Sep 3, 2019, 05:29 PM
Sep 2019

'A British Royal Navy auxiliary ship is set to arrive in the Bahamas to assist in recovery from Hurricane Dorian.

The RFA Mounts Bay vessel was deployed to the region in June in anticipation of hurricane season, according to the British Ministry of Defense.

The vessel is equipped with aid, specialist personnel, building materials, and a helicopter. According to CNN , the vessel was set to arrive in the area Monday.'

https://www.wptv.com/weather/hurricane/british-royal-navy-ship-to-arrive-in-bahamas-with-hurricane-dorian-aid?

Response to sheshe2 (Original post)

sheshe2

(83,728 posts)
7. I do not find your post helpful.
Tue Sep 3, 2019, 05:50 PM
Sep 2019

This is what is happening (post above yours.)

elleng (91,956 posts)
4. British Royal Navy ship to arrive in Bahamas with Hurricane Dorian aid.

'A British Royal Navy auxiliary ship is set to arrive in the Bahamas to assist in recovery from Hurricane Dorian.

The RFA Mounts Bay vessel was deployed to the region in June in anticipation of hurricane season, according to the British Ministry of Defense.

The vessel is equipped with aid, specialist personnel, building materials, and a helicopter. According to CNN , the vessel was set to arrive in the area Monday.'

https://www.wptv.com/weather/hurricane/british-royal-navy-ship-to-arrive-in-bahamas-with-hurricane-dorian-aid?



hlthe2b

(102,200 posts)
6. they likewise had recovery teams enroute very early on.
Tue Sep 3, 2019, 05:47 PM
Sep 2019

I am curious how the reconstruction/recovery will be financed--who will pay?

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