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Old 18-09-2019, 12:03   #121
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But this effort is funneling money to charities so that 3.2% is on top of the overhead of the charity. Better to go straight to the charity.
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But this effort is funneling money to charities so that 3.2% is on top of the overhead of the charity. Better to go straight to the charity.
Agreed (mathematically speaking)! However I know this campaign has collected and donated many more dollars than the 47 donors would have given to charities - big net gain for the Bahamians.

We encourage everyone to find their own best way to give - some are leery of large organizations and we provide another option. The math still works as a very positive gain for the relief effort.

No one can do everything, but everyone can do something...please find your best way to give - just please give.
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I will say that Samaritan's Purse is doing a good job on the ground in Marsh Harbour, so they were a good choice.
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Hello Everyone who is following the recovery in the Bahamas, this thread, and who have expressed interest in heading to the Abacos this winter. So far there are at least 25 boats or crew.

Attached is a pdf with the names of members who have expressed interest in doing relief work. It would be helpful to have a little more information, not just for me, but for any organization who can put us to work on a worthwhile project. If you wouldn't mind sending me either an e-mail at david@belaire.com or PM with some more details I'll get the sheet more complete over the weekend. Especially your e-mail address.

Victor Patterson (GreatDarkSpot) has posted some excellent information for our group and I for one really appreciate that. With his input and from reading how quickly some of the areas are becoming at least functional, there is no doubt in my mind that we, either singularly or as a group, can find a spot to give back in the area.

Victor, if you can provide any additional guidance it would be appreciated. Hurricane season won't end for another two months so we have plenty of time to plan.

Also, for those who have expressed interest in crew, I know that Palarran will have some extra room in December.
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I’m an avid reader of the forums but haven’t contributed much recently! Anyhow here is a recent report from Man o War Cay in the Abacos, an area I have enjoyed winter cruising.


Dear Family, Homeowners, Friends of MOW, and friends worldwide !

We have been too busy and focused on organising the initial relief efforts to answer the many emails that we have received from the multitude of people who have been concerned about us and our island. We appreciate very sincerely your thoughts and messages following the passing of Hurricane Dorian and decided that the best way to reply and keep you updated would be through a weekly newsletter sent out via email, via our new MOWRELIEF.COM web page, and through a dedicated Facebook Man O War page, the latter which will be active within 48 hours.

There is more that has happened that we can possibly relate in writing to you, so this first ???Ground Zero +3??? letter will be longer than future ones, as it will cover a three-week period.

1st September 2019 ~ We were all taken by surprise by the ferocity of this hurricane, the strongest recorded storm ever to hit land. With winds reaching 230mph and multiple embedded tornadoes, the devastation was beyond description. After the eye passed, its forward speed slowed to 1mph and we endured two +/- days of lower but still strong hurricane force winds and torrential rain. The first bit of good news is that no lives were lost, and no serious injuries were reported. As houses were literally torn apart, those inside were fortunate to have been able to escape to a neighbor???s house or if they had one, ????go into a more secure basement. Be in no doubt that the extent of the damage is truly indescribable. Almost 25% of the houses on the island have been categorized as either needing to be demolished or at the owner???s discretion will either need complete rebuilding or demolition. The businesses along the lower (waterfront) road have either been very literally swept away ??/ blown away or are so severely damaged that they will need to be demolished. Not one survived. The amount of usable docks can be counted on the fingers of one hand. ??Only one boat on MOW escaped the wrath of Dorian and remained floating with limited damage. One sailboat was floating but lost half its mast. Almost 100 boats were either sunk or washed up on land . Boats already stored on land were tossed around like toys. There are 60 ft boats upside down on Dickey???s Cay and the shores of Eastern Harbour. Abacays 150 ft barges were turned upside down in the harbor, and the tugs that pushed them were sunk. The island electricity grid is non existent and is being removed as worthless debris. Such was the force of this hurricane that living 1 mile from the middle of the Settlement we found town ??public notice signs amongst our garden debris, and most of our neighbour???s whole house in our yard. ??Let there be no doubt that we are dealing with a natural disaster of monstrous and unprecedented proportion. ??To make matters even worse is the fact that the total destruction of Marsh Harbour will mean that MOW and the other islands must stand on their own as there will be zero support from what has been our island???s supplier. ??If fact, we suspect that it will be the islands that will need to help ??get Marsh Harbour back on its feet over the coming period of time.

Our first sign of life from the outside world was the arrival of a barge from Spanish Wells captained by Stephan Newbold. The arrival of he and his crew was a real spirit lifter, and there will never be a way we can thank him enough for what he did for us. He brought much needed supplies, and equipment, and gave us hope and inspiration. ??

Our first priority was to get off the island those who needed medical help, and those who we knew we could not look after in the circumstances we found ourselves in. As I tell you of the generosity of those who have come to assist us I will not name names. We know who they are and will thank them face to face when we get the opportunity. ??The initial evacuation was made possible by the arrival of a privately chartered helicopter sent by a second homeowner. The pilot and chopper flew more flights over an 8 to 10 day period than can be counted. The flights leaving MOW were initially to Treasure Cay, and when opened, some were to Marsh Harbour. ??From both these places it was onwards to Nassau, or to destinations in Florida.?? The US Coast Guard were amazing in their support and flew the most serious medical cases direct to Nassau. They were available on 24 hour call. At times there were more US Coastguard, US marine, and British navy helicopters over us than we could believe. When all needing or wishing to go had left, there were 100+/- of us left and our attention quickly turned to planning our stabilisation and our recovery.

The next critical contribution, by another second homeowner, was the hiring of a Disaster Relief Coordinator. While MOW people are well known for their hard work, independence of thinking, and dedication to dealing with any challenge put in front of them, ??Colonel Scott Prosuch brought us a dimension we badly needed. Someone with experience in places such as Afghanistan, and Iraq, and closer to home disaster relief after Hurricane Katrina, he went right to work to lead us forward. We formed what we now call the 10 person ???Ground Zero Committee???, and started putting together a multi-dimensional plan. Each morning there is a 7am community gathering where the day???s work plans are given out, and islander requests can be made. While every islander has the opportunity to make suggestions, this committee makes the decisions that govern the direction we are going in. Each of us have designated responsibilities and we get together after the community gathering, with Scott leading our deliberations and keeping us focused.

Fast forward a few days and the second barge (first from Florida) arrives. We had heard that disaster reports showing what we had suffered had been on worldwide media and that we could expect a strong response from those wanting to help. The outside world had seen not just what had happened here but what had happened on our neighbouring cays, the mainland of Abaco, and indeed Grand Bahama to our West North West. We were completely overwhelmed by the generous outpouring of love and gifted supplies so quickly purchased and shipped to us. Those who volunteered in Florida and those still volunteering in Florida are owed huge thanks for their efforts without which no barge or supplies would have reached us. ??The massiveness of the response can only be sized when I tell you 10 containers, and 3 40 ft trailer trucks were just part of the cargo. In addition, there were pallets of everything you can imagine from food, to tarps, to fuel, to building supplies, and to heavy equipment. Everything had to be unloaded and sorted and this process still continues.

Our churches were the only places that supplies could be stored, outside the containers, so volunteers quickly went to work. The Church of God was completely demolished in the storm, and rebuilding will start as soon as the debris can be cleared. The Gospel Chapel lost most of its shingles and suffered inside water damage, as did the New Life church which also had the whole altar end of the building blown out. Both buildings were quickly tarped, holes were patched but all inside furniture had to be thrown away. The downstairs of New Life Fellowship Hall is now the commissary, and Doctor Mac???s office. The upstairs is Scott Prosuch???s office and where all meetings are held. The Church itself is our biggest store room. The Church of God is a store room but also where we have our combined church Sunday morning services.

While we have been blessed by many offers and many actions by different groups of volunteers, one of the biggest lifts to our spirits has been the arrival of Samaritan???s Purse. ??They first came the week after the storm, and took the vast majority of us by surprise. The visit was by a small and what could only be described as an expeditionary force who wanted to meet with us, see the disaster on the ground, and decide how they might be able to help us. Their first reaction was so quick that before they took off from the ball park (Now the Man O War Heliport !) they outlined what they thought they could offer us. We were excited but left to wonder if such hope could possibly be reality. Within days we were told that Billy Graham???s granddaughter, Cissie Graham Lynch and her husband, Corey would be flying into MOW with a larger group of SP personnel, to meet with us and see the situation for themselves. At the end of their visit, we were told that they had made the decision to make MOW their project island for the Abacos, and started to describe what they wanted to do for us. No pun intended, but we were almost literally blown away. ??We had been blessed by the generosity of their offer of help, and are still trying ??to believe this is for real. Since then, and for the past 5 days we have had one of their senior organisers and one of their top contractor managers on the cay assessing the needs for the job they are planning to do. As soon as next weekend they will have a barge arriving from Florida loaded with equipment and supplies with work commencing immediately thereafter. Working with SP and Scott we have zoned the entire island so that work can progress in carefully planned order. We will advise more in the next report.

The SP mission will be severalfold ?????????

To do light repairs to, and tarp with long life heavy duty tarps (3 to 5 years) every house that presently is not rain proof on the inside. It is a stabilization challenge not a house improvement mission. It will buy time for longer term improvements to be done by other charities or the homeowners themselves.

To clear / clean every road on the island. This includes removal of ALL BPL power poles and tangled wire. (our determination is that there will never be another power pole planted on MOW. Whoever supplies electricity, cable, or possibly future water will have to supply it though an underground system !)

To clean every yard in the settlement. Everything that can be chipped / mulched will be chipped / mulched and left in the yard. ??Where accessible, to clean around out of Settlement houses but more limited areas on multi acreage properties.

To demolish every island home, and business structure that cannot be saved assuming the owner(s) wishes this to be done.

To haul all debris to the dump where it will be barged to the mainland of Abaco for burning or burial. The sheer quantity of what will have to be moved makes any other option unfeasible. The cleaning is likely to be ongoing through the winter.

To complete special projects such as the restoring of the road to the Narrows. Dorian removed it meaning that no travel is now possible north of Cay Haven (Tubbs). Other projects are are being considered and will be relayed to you as they can be confirmed.

To achieve the above, 30 +/- people will be brought here, and they will rotate in and out during the length of the mission. They are all expert in the jobs to be done and will be housed in the Settlement.

Report from Scott Prosuch???.

???Good News. Everyday there are new organizations and volunteers offering to help and donate items. This ranges from a Dutch medical team under the UN to a full BBQ dinner for 250 people. Hibiscus has reopened for lunch and dinner ??? excellent meals. World Food has been flying in food daily from Atlantis.

-?????????????????? Samaritan???s Purse (SP) has stepped up in a major way in helping MOW recover. James has reported to you above

-?????????????????? ??

-?????????????????? Home assessment. We have assessed home and facilities in the settlement. A map of the homes is included: Home coded Green look good no action required; Blue ??? cover with a blue tarp; Yellow ??? house may be rebuildable, owners will be contacted for a decision; Red ??? house has significant damage and should be demo???ed, homeowner will make the final decision. Red and Yellow homeowners will be contact soon with the legal release document.

-?????????????????? Some Facts. There are over 300 home and facilities on MOW, 10% are Green, 25% Red Yellow, 65% Blue.

-?????????????????? Barge. The initial vital barge came thanks to the Spanish Wells boys on Sept 7th, filled with over 100 pallets of tarps, plywood, food, and other essential goods.?? On top of that, the first US barge arrived from FL on 10 Sep. There were over 14 containers, equipment and construction material and other key items. We are still unpacking and creating storage space, however, critical items such as generators and roofing materials have been in constant demand.

-?????????????????? Volunteers. We welcome volunteers, there is plenty of work to do. If there is a team coming over, please contact me in advance - ??Scott Prosuch sprosuch@earthling.net or on What???s App, 7193370346 with details. We have some space to house folks and can feed and sustain, if we know who is coming. We could use persons: Power Distribution, Plumber, marine mechanic outboards, small engine repair to service gensets???.

I have said enough / too much already but there was catch up to be done. In future you will hear from me each Sunday. This report will go to every person on the Christmas List who has not changed their address since the last list was published in December 2018. If your address has changed you will have to rely on a friend until we have an updated address. The report will also be put on our MOWRELIEF.COM web site and on a to be created Man O War Face Book page.

Let me end by saying that there is a very long road ahead, and we will need your CONTINUED AND STRONG support as we face the many challenges that lie ahead. What we now need is CASH to purchase the items we have not already been gifted but are so badly need. Please go to MOWRELIEF.COM for details of how you can offer the donation help we need.

??Know too that the determination of everyone here is to take up the challenge we have been given. We are looking at this event as an opportunity to rebuild MOW better than it was before Dorian. We have an opportunity for a new beginning. We are thinking of what we want to see done and how this can be achieved so that present and, importantly, future generations of Bahamians will continue to make MOW their home and offer continuity of openness, enterprise and zeal which has been the hallmark of this Cay. Whether it is the Sail Shop, Edwin???s Boat Yard, ??DND Marine, Sally???s Boutique, Joe???s Studio, Albury Bros, Man O War Hardware, our Boat rental companies, our grocery store or our Museum, we are determined to do what we can to help get these life blood entities / enterprises back in business and provide the jobs and commerce our island needs to be able to flourish once again. Our non Bahamian home owners and visitors are a very vital and important part of the MOW puzzle for without them there would be little or no commerce. ??At times like this we all pull together for a common cause. We are driven and determined to complete a mission, so very thankful for the help we are being given, and wanting the outside world to know that our spirits are good and being lifted mightily by the encouragement being offered by so many to so few ! ??

PLEASE FORWARD THIS MAIL TO ALL THOSE YOU KNOW WHO HAVE OUR INTERESTS AT HEART. PLEASE ALSO ADVISE THE EMAIL ADDRESSES OF ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE OUR FUTURE WEEKLY REPORTS. EQUALLY, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU PREFER NOT TO RECEIVE FURTHER REPORTS AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO REMOVE YOU FROM THE EMAIL ADDRESS LIST.



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You have a wonderful heart in right place and awesome idea. i spent last year plus in the exact place, marina that is gone. Treasure Cay was my new home and all its local flavor and people as I was a lost soul looking for healing alone on my 450' lagoon. I certainly feel that place saved my life and I would love to help organize, advertise down the road (when most other efforts are gone and they can use the next big step) on all sites, pages I am a member.
So, Count me in!
Looking forward to meeting you and many others that have expressed willingness to come rebuild, clear, etc in Abacos.
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Old 24-09-2019, 19:32   #128
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Thank you for posting that Acropilot. I've been following some of the posts coming out of MOW and while they were unlucky with the hit, they are really lucky with the strength of the locals. Wow, strong character.

Kisha, If you find some time to send me some info so I can get you on the list that would be great. And it really will be nice to get some comradery while we work.

I'll update the list this coming weekend. I had one request to withhold e-mail addresses so I'll hide them for now. But if you can send my any info it will help in the future.

Victor Patterson had sent me an e-mail that he is confident he can plug us in somewhere worthwhile. I appreciate that.
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We are here on MoW since before Dorian. Pelican is one of the few salvageable boats, but took a beating and is aground. Initial hull repairs have been completed and we expect to have her back in the water and be living aboard again fairly soon. We hope to be able to continue on here with the refit as we also work each day to help the community get back on its feet.

There is a need for manpower, and it appears some cruising boats could be accomodated in the coming months, esp. those boats with larger crews. Please contact Scott Prosuch, or the MoW committee members to make arrangements.
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Well, Pelican is again afloat these past several days and bilges are dry, so I guess my fibreglass repair skills passed the test!

If any of y'all headed this way are equipped to weld stainless tube, and or possibly aluminum, Pelican could use some help with that as there are no longer facilities in the area. I'm sure others could use this type of help as well.

Pelican could also use some help with propulsion. Her standing rigging needs work, and she may need a new outboard as well. Anything from advice, cranking me up the mast, to transporting parts would be appreciated.

We are on a mooring in Easter Harbor, Man o War.

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We are here on MoW since before Dorian. Pelican is one of the few salvageable boats, but took a beating and is aground. Initial hull repairs have been completed and we expect to have her back in the water and be living aboard again fairly soon. We hope to be able to continue on here with the refit as we also work each day to help the community get back on its feet.

There is a need for manpower, and it appears some cruising boats could be accomodated in the coming months, esp. those boats with larger crews. Please contact Scott Prosuch, or the MoW committee members to make arrangements.
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I just returned on Saturday from a week of volunteering on Man of War. It was amazing seeing the amount of destruction, but also the progress that had been made since the storm passed.



The team I was on was primarily doing debris cleanup from yards and roads. We would sort it into piles of vegetation, metal, and building debris and pile it along the roads for later pickup. We had a nice articulated loader with flat scoop and a claw on the front to move the bigger trees and building pieces. We also had access to a backhoe as needed and a couple of chain saws.



Others in our group were primarily putting blue tarps on roofs of the houses that could be saved. They will train you how and supply everything you need.



We would also be called on for lots of other tasks as well, members of our team helped with plumbing and electrical work, helped deliver materials around the island, helped in the restaurant that served us lunch and dinner each day and provided sandwiches in the mornings. Some were doing structural evaluations of houses. Pretty much anything that needed to be done.



Polaris, if you were at the 7 o'clock meetings each day, I was the one who got tasked with distributing diesel fuel and gas to the volunteers for their generators, tools, and golf carts. If not, I still bet we waved and said hi to each other a dozen times last week.



They are definitely at the point where more man power can help. They have good accommodations for the volunteers. Our group had a whole house that could sleep 10. We had showers, washer and dryer, and power. Luxury . Oh, and 4 golf carts for our use. They have lots of tools and supplies. Food is being flown in daily.



While we were there, both the grocery store and the coffee shop/museum were able to re-open.


Our group was organized by Cory and Genevieve Calkins who have family on the island. If you'd like to go help, or see more about their efforts, they have facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MOWReliefCnG/ or you can email at genevievecalkins@gmail.com


They are currently sending weekly groups through mid November, but may continue longer. They fly you out of an airport near West Palm Beach Florida. And trips go from Saturday to Saturday. Some folks are going for multiple weeks.


I guarantee that you'll meet some great people and do a lot of good for the people of the Abacos.
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I just returned from a volunteer stint in Man-O-War, in the Abacos.

I am a cruiser myself and regularly moor our Islander Ketch, Flying Fish, in MOW harbor.

I am now helping to reach out to the public to encourage people to come down and pitch in.
What is truly needed as of now is human power.
There are plenty of resources that have been delivered but the volume of work is daunting. Plan to support yourselves but the locals are doing OK.

The harbor is open wide and well protected. The bottom is fairly clear of debris and what is there is, easy to see. The water is clear and clean and would be OK for watermaking.

Enter the narrow cut, a bit narrow and shallow looking but over 5' deep at low tide and clear. Pass thru the cut and go to the right. As of now there is plenty of space in the East end to anchor. All of the moorings were dragged ashore by the surge, attached to boats. The bottom is soft and there is great holding and excellent protection.

Please refrain from going ashore anywhere but in the settlement as boats and personal property from boats and homes currently litters the shoreline.

The docks in the settlement are not useable but there is an access spot at the far right (SE)of the shore infrastructure.

If you have not already reached Command Central by email (beth@bethbrownbooks.com), go directly there and register with Melissa first. They will direct you from there. The effort is being run by a very organized group led by Retired Colonel, Scott Prosuch.

I am attaching the volunteer guidelines for folks flying in but it is helpful for cruisers.

For volunteers looking to help the relief effort in Man-O-War. Here are the guidelines:
Qualifications:
1 week minimum visit, or more
positive attitude
no detrimental medical conditions
no extreme dietary restrictions
no special skills needed but special skills always welcome (see below)
Volunteers should arrive prepared:
to live with limited access to (or without) regular electricity
to live in sometimes rustic group settings
to place as little demands on current compromised infrastructure as possible
to work hard in the hot climate for 8 hours a day
with clothing appropriate for working in tropical construction climate/conditions
to work as part of a well directed and efficient team
You will be provided with:
hot lunch and dinner
daily access to breakfast bars and other prepackaged food items
limited access to the "MOMart", the stockpile of donated food and items of all kinds
ample drinking water
tools for the job you accept (if you have a special skill and need special tools, bring them if not too cumbersome or heavy)
guidance by team leaders
We are also looking for people with special skills as well:
Plumbers (or people with plumbing knowledge)
Electricians (or people with electrical knowledge)
Building Contractors (or people with structural and/or construction-related knowledge)
Mechanics (or people with engine repair knowledge)
Generator techs
Heavy equipment operators. From skid steers to loaders to backhoes and excavators.
General laborers.
Item to bring:
Queen sheet setTowel/washcloth
Refillable water bottle
Medications you may need
One week change of clothes.
Heavy work boots, preferably with puncture-proof soles
solar charger for phone
Hat
Do Not Bring:
Donations of food or water
Anything for children/babies (we have almost none)
Anything requiring electricity other than a cell phone/tablet
items that are excessively heavy. Less weight means more freight.
If you are interested in coming, please contact Beth Browne at beth@bethbrownebooks.com
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That's some good info from watching waves and polaris.

Sorry but I was on a two week vacation and didn't have a chance to follow up with some information. Since this morning I have found out that Maxwell's will be opening again around November 7th and there is fuel available for sale and for relief crews. Not a lot but some.

For work projects, there are several that have come up. As above, MOW seems to be geared up to organize cruisers for clean up and tarping roofs. Hope Town has said they will be contacting those who have registered very soon. And I am hoping to hear from Victor Patterson to see if he has any actionable ideas.
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Guidelines and Requirements for Man-O-War Volunteer Boaters
Current Assessment/ Needs. MOW is in the early phases of recovery. We are still drying-in homes and businesses and removing mountains of debris. This is expected to continue for several months. We are not part of the normal winter cruising grounds, you may have experienced in the past. We are looking for working boaters who have enjoyed the beautiful waters of the Bahamas and culture of the island and want to give back to the incredible people of the these islands.
Volunteers wishing to come to Man-O-War Cay on boats must be SELF-SUFFICIENT and prepared to work.
Duration/ Schedule. We are looking for boaters to stay a minimum of 1-week. Longer is better. Volunteers are expected to WORK A MINIMUM of 6 hrs/day, 5-6 days/week, our normal work day starts at 7 am and finishes about 5.
BOATS MUST BE APPROVED before arrival so we can control numbers and assure access. The harbor at Man-O-War has a number of sunken boats and heavy barge and ferry traffic, so space is limited. There are NO MOORING BALLS. At the moment we have NO DINGHY DOCK, (we will find a place for you to land) so we plan for one of the first tasks will be to construct one.
Services Provided. This is not the MOW of the past, there are no docks and services are very limited services. We expect you to live aboard and work on island during the day. We offer lunch and dinner at the Hibiscus restaurant for working volunteer, or you can cook onboard. We can provide a limited amount of gas or diesel for volunteers and we have fuel for sale. We do have a grocery store and coffee shop. Bring spare fuel and water containers for refills
Food and Supplies. Similar to your other trips to the Bahmas, load up before coming over – food, water, supplies…. If you can bring over frozen meats to donate to the Hibiscus restaurant, it would be appreciated.
Projects. Currently, we are occupied with debris removal and putting tarps on damaged roofs and we expect these efforts to continue for some time. No special tools required, hammer, saw, cordless tools may come in handy.
Volunteers must be in good health with NO MEDICAL CONDITIONS. We have limited medical facility on island.
Volunteers with SPECIAL SKILLS, such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, roofing, mechanics or operation of heavy equipment are particularly welcome.
To apply to come, send the following information to beth@bethbrownebooks.com:

1. Names
2. Leaders Name
3. Contact info: emails and cells
4. Year, make, size of boat, power or sail, draft
5. Number of able-bodied volunteers aboard
6. Expected date of arrival and departure at Man-O-War
7. Special skills

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Re: Bahamas Hurricane Relief by Cruisers

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Hi everyone! Now is the time for the volunteers who filled out the forms to be called. Ok, well maybe not right now, but in the near future. HTVFR will be sharing the list with the organizers on the ground and will be setting up the volunteer schedules. Look for an email!
Peace and stay safe!

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