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Today, on International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction, we join the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction in presenting this year's theme: "Resilience Starts at Home". Learn more about how you can protect your home drm.gov.bs/drm-news/5731/

"Better safe than sorry" - Prime Minister Philip Davis Yesterday, our leadership, along with our partners, briefed the Prime Minister. We updated the PM on the state of our country's disaster readiness. Hurricane season isn't over yet. Visit getready.gov.bs.

Disaster Management 🤝 Diplomacy. Yesterday, we welcomed the High Commissioner of Britain to The Bahamas, HE Smita Rosetti, and the High Commissioner of Britain to Jamaica, HE Alicia Herbert, for an extremely productive meeting. drm.gov.bs/drm-news/4983/

Hard work shines in the spotlight. Last weekend, our Managing Director, Aarone Sargent, was honoured at the 10th Annual 40 Under 40 Awards Ceremony. drm.gov.bs/drm-news/4596/

"Seven years after Dorian: We are building a system that works, but the work is not finished" - Read Managing Director Aarone Sargent's op-ed in the Nassau Guardian. thenassauguardian.com/seven-…

We warmly welcome Mr. Gregory Burrows as our new Executive Chairman! We look forward to working together to advance our mission and enhance disaster resilience across the Bahamas. #Welcome #DisasterPreparedness #Strongertogether #Bahamas #242

We recently conducted Initial Damage Assessment (IDA) and Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (DANA) training in Abaco, helping local officials to respond rapidly and decisively in the event of a disaster. drm.gov.bs/drm-news/4063/

Disaster Readiness 🤝 Accountability This morning, our leadership team briefed Prime Minister, the Hon. Philip E.B. Davis, on our country’s state of readiness. Together, we ensure that our communities are ready for all challenges. #DisasterReadiness #TeamBahamas

We have Jet Skis! We welcomed a donation of 9 jet skis to support our communities' search-and-rescue operations.

A leadership team including Minister the Hon. McKell Bonaby and Managing Director Aarone Sargent, visited Grand Bahama, paying a courtesy call on The Hon. Ginger Moxey, and meeting with Grand Bahama staff, strengthening partnerships and building a more resilient island community.

Today, our leadership, including Minister McKell Bonaby, Executive Chair Alex Storr, and Managing Director Aarone Sargent, presented officials in Bimini with a firefighting all-terrain vehicle and a water storage and pumping vehicle.

Exercise exercise exercise! Last week, we conducted our National Disaster Readiness Exercise, bringing together our government, civil society, and international partners to test our disaster response capabilities. drm.gov.bs/drm-news/3951/

From Abaco to Inagua, the DRM Authority proudly celebrates The Bahamas. Today, we honor the majesty, rich diversity, and breathtaking beauty of our nation, the land we are dedicated to protecting every day. Happy 53rd Independence Day, #Bahamas!

Partnering for progress! 🌍 Our leadership recently met with United Nations officials to discuss partnerships for building a safer, more resilient Bahamas. drm.gov.bs/drm-news/3935/ #GlobalPartnerships #BahamasStrong #UnitedNations

Tune in to A Closer Look on ZNS as Executive Chairman Alex Storr and Managing Director Aarone Sargent discuss how the Disaster Risk Management Authority is preparing The Bahamas for hurricane season. Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay safe

Today we recognise all fathers and father figures. You are a child’s original first-responders and resilience builder.

Congratulations to our Managing Director, Aarone Sargent, for being named a Professional Services Bahamas 40 Under 40 honoree. #40Under40 #DisasterManagementCareers

Are you ready for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season? Minister the Hon. McKell Bonaby has a special message that you can see by going to getready.gov.bs/

We remember the life and work of Mr. Rupert Roberts. drm.gov.bs/drm-news/3911/