Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Hon. Leon Lundy released a video message at the beginning of the 2025 hurricane season.

During his presentation Lundy announced changes to the yearly releases shelter list. He said, “our 2025 shelter list now included detailed capacity and accessibility features giving you and your family clearer information to help determine if a shelter is suitable for your needs. This data collection allows us not only to plan better but also to identify and address shelter gaps across the entire country.”

The Minister also announced that the hurricane shelter built on the island of Abaco will become operational during this hurricane season.

Lundy assured the public that the government is ready for the hurricane season. “We have not waited for the skies to darken before taking action. Throughout the calm months the Disaster Risk Management Authority has been hard at work. We have taken a proactive approach to preparedness because in the face of disaster preparation is our greatest defense. One of our most significant achievements is the revamping of the national disaster readiness exercises. And this year in addition to our nationwide exercise, we are for the first time, conducting region specific exercises ensuring that each island command center is tailored and trained for the unique challenges of its location. This table top simulations bring all stakeholders to the table because coordination saves lives.”

There is expected to be 19 named storms this hurricane season. Nine of them are expected to become hurricanes and four expected to reach category 3 or higher in strength.