In Freeport, the nation’s second city, as well as on the islands of Abaco and Inagua, the Officer in charge of the Bases collaborates with local authorities and agencies to plan and assist with their disaster recovery and relief efforts. Last year the Defence Force provided extensive assistance to NEMA in the management of its disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin. Similarly, all RBDF satellite bases around the Commonwealth of The Bahamas are also responsible for preparing their islands and people to face any eventualities before, during and after a storm.
