Hurricane Shelter
Provide the first hurricane-rated community shelter on the island of Eleuthera for approximately up to 80 – 100 people including overnight accommodation and prolonged support.
Our Project
Building a Safer Future for Governor’s Harbour
Governor’s Harbour Fire Rescue (GHFR) is leading an innovative project to establish a dedicated fire station and hurricane shelter, designed to meet the critical needs of our community. This facility will serve as a blueprint for sustainable and resilient community buildings across The Bahamas, providing the first hurricane-rated shelter on Eleuthera for up to 80 – 100 individuals. Equipped with modern AV facilities, a full kitchen, and bathroom amenities, the station will double as a vital community center, supporting both emergency operations and local gatherings.
Pioneering sustainability, the fire station will operate largely on solar power with a backup generator, and its large rainwater collection cistern will ensure water self-sufficiency during natural disasters. Beyond its role in disaster response, the facility will house our fire engine, uniforms, and emergency equipment while offering space for firefighter training, team building, and a Youth Firefighter Program to inspire future leaders.
GOAL
To raise funds for the construction and maintenance of the GHFR station and emergency hurricane shelter on the 0.43 acres already gifted to us by a local developer.
FUNDING NEEDED
Approximately $650K is required for the construction of the fire station, hurricane shelter, water cistern, and electric systems.
TIMEFRAME
Objective: To secure funding
beginning immediately to have the
project build within 24 months.
LOCATION
Opposite the French Leave Resort,
behind their maintenance lot on
the left side of the road going East.
Fire Station
A dedicated fire station is essential to GHFR/Hurricane Shelter and the community of Governor’s Harbour for the following reasons:
Storage and Equipment Protection:
- A secure building to house our existing fire engine which has already been donated by a local supporter.
- Store all of the firefighter uniforms and emergency equipment.
- In the event of a hurricane emergency, we will now have the provision of a concrete hurricane shelter to protect vulnerable members of the community during a major storm.
Fire/Rescue Training and Community Building:
- Provide a space for training, practice sessions, and fostering team building among volunteer firefighters.
- Establish a Youth Firefighter Program to engage and inspire local youth, thereby nurturing future generations of firefighters and community leaders.
A dedicated fire station is essential to GHFR/Hurricane Shelter and the community of Governor’s Harbour for the following reasons:Storage and Equipment Protection:
- A secure building to house our existing fire engine which has already been donated by a local supporter.
- Store all of the firefighter uniforms and emergency equipment.
- In the event of a hurricane emergency, we will now have the provision of a concrete hurricane shelter to protect vulnerable members of the community during a major storm.
Fire/Rescue Training and Community Building:
- Provide a space for training, practice sessions, and fostering team building among volunteer firefighters.
- Establish a Youth Firefighter Program to engage and inspire local youth, thereby nurturing future generations of firefighters and community leaders.
Community Center
Two meeting rooms: one for Fire Rescue operations and another larger room equipped with modern AV facilities.
A spacious area with a full kitchen and bathroom facilities, addressing the community’s need for a meeting place and enhancing the Fire Station’s role as an official Community Center for Governor’s Harbour
Sustainability Construction
Pioneering a self-sustainable model: The Fire Station will operate solely on solar power, with a backup generator for emergencies. A large rainwater collection cistern will ensure water self-sufficiency, vital during natural disasters.
Intended to provide a blueprint for future community buildings in The Bahamas, showcasing sustainability and resilience during emergencies.