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All islands given the ‘all clear’ after tropical storm’s passage
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By LYNAIRE MUNNINGSTribune Staff Reporterlmunnings@tribunemedia.netALL islands of The Bahamas were given the all clear yesterday after Tropical Storm Imelda swept across the country without loss of life or serious injury.
Minister of State for Disaster Risk Management Leon Lundy confirmed the update during a press briefing, describing the outcome as “the greatest victory” of the storm.
Evacuation orders were widely followed, particularly in Abaco and Grand Bahama, where 225 people sought shelter.
Dozens were housed at Central Abaco Primary, Moore’s Island Primary, Maurice Moore Primary, St George’s High, Christ the King Auditorium, and Eight Mile Rock High.
Mr Lundy praised the readiness of Bahamians, noting that the National Disaster Emergency Operations Centre and island command centres were fully activated from Saturday.