This service is provided to assist in the standardized collection of information about damage to homes of Bahamian home owners resulting from disasters. Note: This is a secondary assessment. The primary assessment is undertaken by the relevant Government Agencies.


Eligibility 

Bahamian home owners who do not have home insurance.

Process 
  1. Complete assessment form.
  2. Submit supporting documents.
  3. Submit completed form and supporting documents to NEMA’s Office in Nassau or on The Family Islands to the Administrator’s office.
  4. The documents will be reviewed by NEMA then sent to relevant agencies to assist with assessment.

If the assessment form is being submitted from the Family Islands, there is a requirement for the Administrator’s stamp of approval in collaboration with the Department of Social Services and The Ministry of Works on the particular Island.

This service can be accessed at the following locations:

National Emergency Management Agency
Ground Floor,
Churchill Building
Rawson Square
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242)-322-6081/5
Fax. (242)-326-5456
Email. nema@bahamas.gov.bs
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, Except on Public Holidays

Or

Administrators Office on The Family Islands

Application Form(s) 

The Assessment Form can be collected at the National Emergency Management Agency.

Supporting Documents 
  1. Completed Application Form.
  2. Valid copy of passport or NIB card.
Turn-around time 
This is a rapid assessment to assist in expediting the door to door assessment. The time varies based on severity of event.
Deadline 
This form must be completed by the homeowner within 72 hours of the disaster.
Related Fee(s) 

There are no applicable fees for this service.

For more information please contact 

National Emergency Management Agency
Ground Floor,
Churchill Building
Rawson Square
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242)-322-6081/5
Fax. (242)-326-5456
Email. nema@bahamas.gov.bs


Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, Except on Public Holidays

 
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