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Originally Posted by Baz
For me, it seems like it will be the same type of rebuild effort as when Andrew hit South Florida.
Except of course you're dealing with islands instead of the mainland - which will require extra logistics and coordination.
Factor in also The Bahamas are not part of the US, so they are not eligible for the same federal aid.
That said, it looks like so far there are plenty of parties stepping up and stepping in to assist with the effort.
I think there are many who have been through this before and that knowledge will be very useful.
Sorry to hear of your loss, Neil.
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The problems with places like the Bahamas and Puerto Rico are resource constraints. Where can you find and house enough workers to rebuild a devastated island where many people left and there is no place to house them. ?
Places on the mainland can easily have workers drive 50+ miles to work in massive construction zones where they can then go back home at the end of the day. You would almost need a cruise ship full of workers docked in front of Marsh Harbor for months to get anything accomplished.
The humanitarian support has been amazing, my brother loaded several boats and brought supplies as well. Just wondering how the rebuilding will work out.