Advisory on Hurricane Ian for Bahamians in Georgia and the Carolinas

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises all Bahamian nationals who are currently in the state of Georgia and the Carolinas, particularly those within the cities of Atlanta and Charlotte, to exercise extreme caution and pay close attention to weather advisories related to Hurricane Ian, which has now developed into an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm.

The Bahamas Consulate General in Atlanta will close at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, 29th September, and reopen on Monday, 3rd October.

Please monitor local broadcast stations for weather updates or check the National Hurricane Center’s website at nhc.noaa.gov.

All Bahamian nationals with special difficulties or concerns about the approaching storm are encouraged to call The Bahamas Consulate General in Atlanta at 1(474)378-9330 or at 1(404)474-2104.

As appropriate, the Ministry will publish additional information on our website and social media channels.