The Ministry of Foreign Affairs  has received  inquiries  on advice to Bahamians in Florida in  the face of the threat of  a hurricane. 

Some students  have been told to evacuate  their campuses. 

Bahamasair has advised that there are possibly two flights left out of Orlando: Monday, 7 October, and Tuesday, 8 October 2024. Students  should take advantage  of these  commercial  flights. The  alternatives  are the ports of Miami and Ft Lauderdale. Citizens should act immediately  to follow the instructions  of the local authorities, including the order to evacuate.

The Consul General's office in Miami stands ready to assist anyone in distress.