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After more than 48 hours of Hurricane Dorian hovering
relentlessly over the Bahamas, news reports are starting to emerge that
show absolute devastation, with extensive flooding and ravaged homes and
infrastructure. As we hear stories of families who are suffering in the
aftermath of the storm, we must move as quickly as possible to provide the
vital support they need.

Our team is beginning to arrive in Nassau, and they are rushing to reach
the affected islands of Abacos and Grand Bahama. In the process they are
meeting with emergency managers and other responding organizations to
coordinate our response efforts to this humanitarian crisis.

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others in need by making your emergency gift to our Humanitarian Response
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[ Hurricane ]Hurricane Dorian
An aerial view of damage caused by Hurricane Dorian, from Marsh Harbour on
Great Abaco Island, September 4, 2019. Photo credit: Scott Olson/Getty
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While we won’t know for sure what kind of aid is needed most until we
access the affected northwest islands, we are already bringing boxes of
solar powered lanterns equipped with USB chargers. We’ll distribute those
in places where damage to the power infrastructure has cut families off
from emergency services and loved ones. And that will just be the
beginning.

From our experience in emergencies around the globe, including Puerto Rico
after Hurricane Maria, we already anticipate that many homes will continue
to be without power for an extended period. Access to safe, clean drinking
water will be critical. Food, medicine and fuel likely will all be in
short supply.

We know that as families in the affected communities try to put the pieces
of their lives back together, people are scared — not knowing when or how
their islands will recover. In these moments, our role as humanitarians is
about helping. We can respond with lights in the darkness, critical
supplies and resources, and a team who has been through the chaos and
uncertainty of these events before.

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Right now, even as families in the
Bahamas face the devastation from Hurricane Dorian, Mercy Corps teams are
helping communities around the world in crises caused by natural disaster,
conflict, oppression and the devastating impacts of climate change. Our
readiness to respond to these disasters, and to help strengthen
communities long after the moment of crisis, is thanks to the generosity
of supporters like you.

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giving to our Humanitarian Response Fund now ▸

Thank you, on behalf of Mercy Corps and our humanitarian teams responding
in the Bahamas and around the world.

[8]Neal Keny-Guyer
Neal Keny-Guyer, Mercy Corps CEO

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