Just over 50 people in Andros shelters

Just over 50 people in Andros shelters

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — There are 53 people in shelters in Andros, according to Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness Iram Lewis.

Lewis is expected to provide an update on Hurricane Isaias’ impact at 9.30am from Grand Bahama.

On its current forecast track, the storm is projected to move on land in Andros in the vicinity of Fresh Creek at 10am, and exit the island just south of Red Bay at 2pm today.

Andros 8am

“Everything is in order,” Lewis said.

“The shelters have been activated. I have been speaking to our people on the ground at NEMA. They’re all ready as best as they can. I spoke to the administrator for North Andros; he assured me that shelters have been activated…”

About Royston Jones Jr.

Royston Jones Jr. is a senior digital reporter and occasional TV news anchor at Eyewitness News. Since joining Eyewitness News as a digital reporter in 2018, he has done both digital and broadcast reporting, notably providing the electoral analysis for Eyewitness News’ inaugural election night coverage, “Decision Now 2021”.

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