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The entire angling community is feeling the hurt along with our neighbors in the Bahamas suffering from the effects of Hurricane Dorian. We know many of you want to help, even though we’re all still doing our own preparations. We’re working to share a list of groups that are collecting supplies or helping. If you know of others, please share them with us via email. Check dates and drop off locations below.
Requested supplies include (but are not limited to):
– Batteries
– Flashlights
– Tarps and rolls of plastic
– Food – nonperishable items, canned meals, protein packs/bars
– Work materials – screws, nails, hammers, work gloves, staples, staple guns, etc
– Sleeping bags
– Chainsaws
– Water – large jugs, purification tablets
– Household essentials – soaps, toothbrushes and toothpaste, etc.
– Boots
– Generators
– Feminine products
– Baby products – diapers, formula, blankets
PLEASE, NO SECOND-HAND BELONGINGS! NEW EMERGENCY ITEMS ONLY!
You can also find information on how to help from the Islands of the Bahamas website directly.
Central
T.A. Mahoney Co. INC. – Thursday, September 5th – 4990 E Adamo Drive, Tampa, 33605. Details on their Facebook page – @TAMahoneyCo
Boaters Exchange in Rockledge and New Smyrna Beach will be a drop off location for Bahamian Hurricane Relief supplies. Leaders of this effort have partnered with the leadership of the Old Bahama Bay homeowners association and paperwork has already been filed and approved by the US and Bahamian governments to allow the flights from Melbourne Airport to arrive with no taxes duties or landing and take-off fees. Anyone wishing to speak to leaders directly can call 321-432-4843 or email Paul@BoatersExchange.com. Anyone with an airplane or large boat who would like to assist with the Airlift and subsequent flotilla are welcome to do so. It’s important to coordinate so that the red tape is circumvented. Keep in mind that any boat or small plane wishing to Ferry relief supplies must be able to carry enough fuel to get to their destination and back because there is very likely no clean fuel available at present.
More details are posted on the old Bahama Bay Facebook page. If you wish to drop off supplies at either Boaters Exchange location beginning Thursday September 4th here is a suggested list.
Southeast
From Contender Boats: After considering our options we decided to give financial support to a group of local trusted friends who are running a full blown relief effort and fully encourage you to join us (Miami Billfish). We will continue to support the Bahamas is any way possible and are actively working with NMMA and other manufactures in the industry to assist in a meaningful and long term way. The Bahamas is such a special place to us boaters and they need our assistance now.
From Miami Billfish Tournament: “We are taking donations. You can use two methods to donate. You can use http://PayPal.com and note the Payee: miamibillfish@gmail.com. Please make your donation as friend to friend if possible. If you prefer to mail a check, make your check payable to The Miami Billfish Tournament and mail to; 1890 NE 150St N.Miami,FL 33181.
We are also in communication with major shipping companies to transport items to the islands and we will not be using any “private boat brigade.” The Miami Billfish Tournament has been used as a platform for donations in connection with many local conservation causes over the years. If anyone has a question as to the legitimacy of this donation mechanism, feel free to message them and they will provide you with references on local causes in which it has been used. Thanks for any donations which you can provide and/or any help you can lend to the effort.”
Supplies are being collected at Preferred Marine, 1631 S Dixie Hwy., Unit D1, Pompano Beach, FL 33060. They’re collecting: Building supplies, including tarps, hand tools, screws, nails, chain saws, oil for the saws, sharpeners, staplers and staples, heavy duty contractor bags, generators, gas cans, etc. As well as household goods including baby diapers, formula, canned goods, sanitizing items, etc. Basically look around your house – what are your essentials? Because they have zero. Don’t forget the pets – any and all is needed.
Four initial Miami-Dade County government locations will be accepting donations for critical supplies requested by Bahamian government officials starting Tuesday at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help those affected in the Bahamas. Requested supplies include beds, blankets, ice, non-perishable food, water and power banks. Officials are asking residents to only donate what is being requested by the government of the Bahamas. For the full list of requested items, click here. Initial drop off locations include the Miami-Dade County Main Library (101 W. Flagler St., Miami), Stephen P. Clark Center (111 NW First St., Miami), Joseph Caleb Center (5400 NW 22nd Ave., Miami), the Office of Emergency Management Warehouse (8008 NW 14th St., Doral).Those making donations at the Stephen P. Clark Center in downtown Miami will have their parking validated at the drop-off point on the first floor. All other drop-off locations have free parking available.
United Way of Miami-Dade and the Miami Herald/el Nuevo Herald have activated Operation Helping Hands to support response, relief and recovery efforts. One hundred percent of funds raised through Operation Helping Hands will go directly to help people affected by Hurricane Dorian. To donate, visit unitedwaymiami.org, call 305-643-2501 or 211, or send a check payable to Operation Helping Hands, c/o United Way of Miami-Dade, P.O. Box #459007, Miami, FL 33245-9007.
MANG is also helping with Hurricane Dorian Relief. Please contact Kyle@manggear.com with questions. They will be shuttling supplies via plane and boat to Green Turtle Cay.
East Coast Drop Offs:
Lantana Airport (Lake Worth): Please tag items Green Turtle Cay Relief
Island Tyme Charters
2633 Lantana Rd.
Lake Worth, FL 33462
Hanger 105
MANG HQ (West Palm Beach) :
312 Pineway Terrace,
West Palm Beach, FL 33406.
(Alternate address):
312 Pine Way Trail,
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(Riviera Beach Drop Off) – Please tag items: Green Turtle Cay Relief
The Hangar
7210 HAVERHILL BUSINESS PARKWAY
RIVIERA BEACH, FL 33407
East Coast Drop Offs:
Lantana Airport (Lake Worth): Please tag items Green Turtle Cay Relief
Island Tyme Charters
2633 Lantana Rd.
Lake Worth, FL 33462
Hanger 105
MANG HG (West Palm Beach) :
312 Pineway Terrace,
West Palm Beach, FL 33406.
(Alternate address):
312 Pine Way Trail,
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(Riviera Beach Drop Off) – Please tag items: Green Turtle Cay Relief
The Hangar
7210 HAVERHILL BUSINESS PARKWAY
RIVIERA BEACH, FL 33407
West Coast Drop Offs (Sanibel):
542 N. Yachtsman Drive
Sanibel, FL 33957
Southwest
Mangrove Outfitters will be serving as a drop-off location for those who wish to make donations to the relief effort for our Bahamian neighbors! Supplies are requested by September 6th to 4111 Tamiami Trail E. Naples, FL 34112.
Stokes Marine
15955 Pine Ridge Rd
Fort Myers FL 33908
Marine Concepts
2443 Pine Island Rd
Cape Coral FL 33991
The Venue Naples
13240 Tamiami Tr N
Suite 205
Naples FL 34110
Stilwell Enterprises & Restaurant Group
16876 McGregor Blvd
Suite 101
Fort Myers FL 33908