On September 1st, 2019, Hurricane Dorian, a slow moving category 5 storm, wreaked unimaginable devastation in Abaco. Dorian is regarded as the worst hurricane in the history of the Bahamas. Countless NGOs, emergency teams, and individuals reached out during the immediate aftermath of the unprecedented storm. Abaco Strong was formed by leaders in the community for the purpose of coordinating long term rebuilding efforts. Our Mission is to enable the building of prosperous, sustainable, and environmentally responsible communities. We are working closely with community leaders to understand the needs of families and individuals impacted by Hurricane Dorian, and to help them to move forward and rebuild their lives.
To enable the rebuilding of sustainable communities in Abaco.
Prosperous, sustainable, and environmentally responsible communities that enable businesses and families to thrive in the long term
- Sustainability – Enabling businesses and families to thrive in the long term with minimum negative impact to the environment
- Balance – Immediate impact and long term improvements
- Empowerment – Empowering individuals to take charge of their own future
- 100% transparency – At all levels of organization
- Apolitical – We do not align with any political parties in the US or The Bahamas.
- Equality – We strive to prioritize those individuals and families that are in the greatest need, and we do not discriminate based on age, color, race, religious affiliation, sexual preference, or gender.
Hurricane Dorian is regarded as the worst natural disaster in the history of The Bahamas
With sustained winds of 185 mph, Dorian was the strongest hurricane on record to strike the Bahamas since records began in 1851. Weather Underground Meteorologist Jeff Masters said that “portions of Dorian’s eyewall lashed Great Abaco and Grand Bahama islands with Category 5 winds for a total of 22 hours before the great hurricane finally weakened to Category 4 strength. In records going back over a century, there are no cases where an Atlantic Category 5 hurricane has impacted a land area for as long as Dorian battered the Bahamas.”
Updates from Abaco
Abaco Strong News and Updates
ALIV has announced a donation to both Abaco Strong and Waterkeepers Grand Bahama in remembrance of the communities affected by Hurricane Dorian as the five-year anniversary draws near.
Arrival of Lifesaving Hyperbaric Chamber in Abaco
It’s a great day in Abaco for the Commercial Fishing Community, and Recreational Diving and Fishing Enthusiasts with the arrival of lifesaving device.
Abaco Youth Baseball and Softball League
Abaco Strong’s sincerity to push for progress in Abaco and its children is a source of strength and its leadership is commendable.