What are the key elements of Bakers Bays emergency evacuation plan?
The evacuation plan focuses on life / safety issues, notification and transportation means and methods, and a detailed action plan for the protection of property. In The Bahamas, the Department of Meteorology works with the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to forecast and track tropical storms. Because of the archipelago nature of the Country, the Department of Meteorology will often indicate which island groups should be “on alert”. The Government will declare a hurricane watch when there is greater than a 50% chance of hurricane conditions within 36 hours. Baker’s Bay will work with residents to insure adequate preparations are in place prior to hurricane season and will assist in the event an evacuation is necessary.
