Aarone Sargent
Aarone Sargent is the managing director of the Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRMA) in the Bahamas. He plays a crucial role in overseeing disaster preparedness and recovery efforts in the country, particularly in the aftermath of natural disasters like Hurricane Dorian. Sargent has been vocal about the importance of building resilient infrastructure, such as the Abaco Shelter and Community Centre, which is essential for enhancing the hurricane preparedness of the Abaco community. Recently, he expressed concern over vandalism at the shelter site, emphasizing its significance for the region's recovery and future safety.
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Aarone Sargent, the managing director of the Disaster Risk Management Authority, provided updates on the evacuation efforts and the status of evacuees.
Cooper: We will help Jamaica
Bahamas· 2025-10-30
Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Authority managing director Aarone Sargent admitted the project had suffered numerous delays over the years.
Abaco hurricane shelter finally opensBahamas· 2025-10-24
Disaster Reconstruction Authority official Aarone Sargent mentioned that teams were providing relief on the ground.
Imelda leaves behind flooding in its wakeBahamas· 2025-09-30
Aarone Sargent, the managing director of the country's Disaster Risk Management Authority, advised Bahamians to prepare for the hurricane.
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United Kingdom· 2025-08-18DRM managing director Aarone Sargent confirmed that incident command centres in the southern Bahamas were fully activated at noon yesterday.
Getting ready for the stormBahamas· 2025-08-18
Aarone Sargent, director general de la autoridad de gestión de riesgos de desastres de Bahamas, señaló que prepararon algunos refugios públicos como precaución.
El huracán Erin se debilita y las probabilidades de que toque tierra son reducidas
Dominican Republic· 2025-08-17
Aarone Sargent, managing director of the DRMA, condemned the vandalism at the Abaco Shelter.
Disaster Risk Management Authority condemns act of vandalism at Abaco Hurricane ShelterBahamas· 2025-06-16
Aarone Sargent, the DRMA managing director, lamented the vandalism and emphasized the importance of the shelter for the community's recovery.
Vandal damages and tries to burn Abaco shelterBahamas· 2025-06-14