Bahamians lash out over disaster response: "We are on our own"

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Officials in the Bahamas expect the death toll from Hurricane Dorian to rise "significantly." The storm is blamed for at least 30 deaths so far, yet thousands are reported missing. Search and rescue missions continue around the clock. The U.S. Coast Guard says it has rescued more than 200 people.

Residents are expressing frustration and anger at Bahamian officials for not accelerating relief efforts on the islands, when thousands of homes have been damaged or destroyed. In the remote islands off Treasure Cay, residents there are completely cut off without cellphone service and electricity. Clean water and food is running out.

Most people are polite, but practically begging for help.

"CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud traveled with renowned chef José Andrés, whose nonprofit organization, World Central Kitchen, is delivering thousands of meals to these remote islands off Treasure Cay.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/bahamians-lash-out-over-disaster-response-we-are-on-our-own/ar-AAGTXtz?li=BBnb7Kz

It's probably going to take an international effort to help the Bahamas.

[SWBTATTReg]

1. And where is the US? I already know that rump and cronies probably have already ...

forbid the FEMA folks from helping our neighbors in distress. I hope Britain etc. others respond to their needs.

[Falcata]

2. The Coast Guard is already there

Unless you've missed the news lately the eastern US coast has been hit hard as well. Only so many resources to go around.

[mnhtnbb]

3. I posted a thread this am with links to stories offering links to many organizations

that are on the ground or gearing up to help.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100212442324

The thread died with not one response.

There is even an opportunity for pilots to volunteer to fly relief missions!

[dumbcat]

4. That's pretty telling, isn't it?

Not even a K&R. Sad.

[mnhtnbb]

5. I have to admit

I was surprised that there wasn't any response from DU.