(CNN)The number of missing in the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian has dropped significantly, to 1,300, providing a bit of rare good news in one of the nastiest storms the archipelago has ever faced.The government said Wednesday the number of missing stood at about 2,500, but "after cross-referencing databases," officials revised the tally down to 1,300, National Emergency Management Agency spokesman Carl Smith said Thursday.The higher number was preliminary, with some names not yet confirmed against government records, Smith had said Wednesday.Dorian flattened homes after it made landfall September 1, killing at least 50 people, officials said.

The death toll is expected to go up as search and rescue crews scour the ruins in Grand Bahama and Abaco islands.Another tropical system could soon hammer the islands in the Bahamas that got slammed by Hurricane DorianAnother tropical system could soon hammer the islands in the Bahamas that got slammed by Hurricane DorianSmith has urged people to continue submitting the names of missing persons through a hotline or visiting the social services office, which is handling the missing people register."As we are able to cross-reference our data sets, we will be able to inform family members and reunite survivors with loved ones," he said.The hurricane tore through the islands at Category 5 strength, making it the strongest storm ever to make landfall in the Bahamas.The first sweep this week of hard-hit northern islands -- where some 70,000 people have lost almost everything -- has been completed, including at least a first check for anyone in need of rescue, food or water and an assessment of damage and sanitation needs, said Daniel Gajewski of Fairfax County, Virginia's Urban Search and Rescue team."Lately it has been a lot of reconnaissance, a lot of building structures, and then from there we're getting a pulse on the locals," said Gajewski, who was deployed through the US Agency for International Development, or USAID.Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said the government is working to set up temporary housing for those who lost their homes, adding that he visited shelters in New Providence that are providing temporary housing to evacuees from Abaco and Grand Bahama.

He warned against recirculating "false information" that was spreading discord in the community.The Prime Minister announced a September 18 national prayer service to remember those lost to the storm.

Flags will be flown at half-staff."We are a nation in mourning," his statement said.

"The grief is unbearable following the devastating impact of Hurricane Dorian, which has left behind death, destruction and despair on Grand Bahama and Abaco, our second and third most populous islands." A 12-year-old fled the Bahamas with her godmother.

They made it to Florida.

Then US immigration authorities separated themRosa FloresCatherine Shoichet-Profile-ImageBy Rosa Flores and Catherine E.

Shoichet, CNN Updated 2255 GMT (0655 HKT) September 11, 2019Kaytora Paul's mother said the 12-year-old was separated from her godmother and sent to a shelter for unaccompanied minors after they evacuated from the Bahamas and arrived in Florida.

This family photo was first published by the Miami Herald.Kaytora Paul's mother said the 12-year-old was separated from her godmother and sent to a shelter for unaccompanied minors after they evacuated from the Bahamas and arrived in Florida.

This family photo was first published by the Miami Herald.(CNN)The mother of a 12-year-old from the Bahamas is trying to reunite with her daughter after US immigration authorities sent the girl to a shelter for unaccompanied minors, according to the Miami Herald. Katty Paul told the Herald her daughter flew to West Palm Beach with her godmother Sunday after their family was rescued in the Bahamas.

Immigration authorities, Paul said, separated the girl from the godmother after they arrived in Florida.The mother, who CNN has been unable to reach for comment, told the Herald her daughter is now in the custody of the US Department of Health and Human Services."I thought losing my house was devastating.

Or having to relocate to a different island or country was devastating," Paul told the Herald.

"But when I found out that they got her, my baby, I mean, there are no words.

It was at that moment that I really lost everything."Damaged homes are seen in this aerial photograph from the Bahamas on September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianDamaged homes are seen in this aerial photograph from the Bahamas on September 3.Hide Caption50 of 99Volunteers walk down a flooded road as they work to rescue families near the Casuarina Bridge in Freeport on September 3.

Photos: Hurricane DorianVolunteers walk down a flooded road as they work to rescue families near the Casuarina Bridge in Freeport on September 3.Hide Caption51 of 99A car is submerged in Freeport floodwaters on September 3.

Photos: Hurricane DorianA car is submerged in Freeport floodwaters on September 3.Hide Caption52 of 99Residents wade through a flooded street in Freeport on September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianResidents wade through a flooded street in Freeport on September 3.Hide Caption53 of 99Eddie Wright and his dog, Vino, wait on a bus to evacuate Brunswick, Georgia.Photos: Hurricane DorianEddie Wright and his dog, Vino, wait on a bus to evacuate Brunswick, Georgia.Hide Caption54 of 99A house is flooded in Freeport on September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianA house is flooded in Freeport on September 3.Hide Caption55 of 99People gather donations at the Christ Episcopal Church in Miami.Photos: Hurricane DorianPeople gather donations at the Christ Episcopal Church in Miami.Hide Caption56 of 99Boats are piled up at a Bahamian port on Monday, September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianBoats are piled up at a Bahamian port on Monday, September 2.Hide Caption57 of 99A man walks through the rubble left by Hurricane Dorian in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man walks through the rubble left by Hurricane Dorian in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 2.Hide Caption58 of 99This September 2 photo provided by NASA shows the eye of Hurricane Dorian as seen from the International Space Station.

Photos: Hurricane DorianThis September 2 photo provided by NASA shows the eye of Hurricane Dorian as seen from the International Space Station.Hide Caption59 of 99Evacuation traffic is seen near South Carolina's coast on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianEvacuation traffic is seen near South Carolina's coast on September 2.Hide Caption60 of 99US Coast Guard helicopter crews have been helping with search-and-rescue efforts in the Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianUS Coast Guard helicopter crews have been helping with search-and-rescue efforts in the Bahamas.Hide Caption61 of 99A man crosses a street during a downpour in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man crosses a street during a downpour in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on September 2.Hide Caption62 of 99This aerial photo shows Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianThis aerial photo shows Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 2.Hide Caption63 of 99Agency officials brief Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Minnis and his cabinet members on September 2.

Minnis said many homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed or heavily damaged.

He called the devastation "unprecedented and extensive."Photos: Hurricane DorianAgency officials brief Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Minnis and his cabinet members on September 2.

Minnis said many homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed or heavily damaged.

He called the devastation "unprecedented and extensive."Hide Caption64 of 99Businesses are shuttered near Jetty Park in Fort Pierce, Florida, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianBusinesses are shuttered near Jetty Park in Fort Pierce, Florida, on September 2.Hide Caption65 of 99A boy stands near high surf in Vero Beach, Florida, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianA boy stands near high surf in Vero Beach, Florida, on September 2.Hide Caption66 of 99This view of the storm was taken from the International Space Station on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianThis view of the storm was taken from the International Space Station on September 2.Hide Caption67 of 99Dorian left heavy damage at this resort in Hope Town, Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianDorian left heavy damage at this resort in Hope Town, Bahamas.Hide Caption68 of 99Waves caused by Dorian crash into a man at the Jupiter Beach Park in Florida on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianWaves caused by Dorian crash into a man at the Jupiter Beach Park in Florida on September 2.Hide Caption69 of 99Strong winds blow the tops of trees and brush in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianStrong winds blow the tops of trees and brush in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 2.Hide Caption70 of 99A passenger looks at the flight board at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on September 2.

The airport canceled flights and closed because of winds caused by Dorian.Photos: Hurricane DorianA passenger looks at the flight board at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on September 2.

The airport canceled flights and closed because of winds caused by Dorian.Hide Caption71 of 99People watch the waves crash onto Vero Beach, Florida, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianPeople watch the waves crash onto Vero Beach, Florida, on September 2.Hide Caption72 of 99Clouds loom over a lifeguard tower in Fort Lauderdale on September 2.

Photos: Hurricane DorianClouds loom over a lifeguard tower in Fort Lauderdale on September 2.Hide Caption73 of 99Beachgoers watch a man ride a kiteboard in Indialantic, Florida, on Sunday, September 1.Photos: Hurricane DorianBeachgoers watch a man ride a kiteboard in Indialantic, Florida, on Sunday, September 1.Hide Caption74 of 99Palm trees blow in strong winds prior to Dorian's landfall in Freeport.Photos: Hurricane DorianPalm trees blow in strong winds prior to Dorian's landfall in Freeport.Hide Caption75 of 99A view outside a car's windshield before Dorian hit Freeport on September 1.Photos: Hurricane DorianA view outside a car's windshield before Dorian hit Freeport on September 1.Hide Caption76 of 99Riverside Mobile Home Park residents Joe Lewis, left, and Rob Chambers work to secure an air conditioner before evacuating the park in Jensen Beach, Florida.Photos: Hurricane DorianRiverside Mobile Home Park residents Joe Lewis, left, and Rob Chambers work to secure an air conditioner before evacuating the park in Jensen Beach, Florida.Hide Caption77 of 99A man places a shutter in a window in Lake Worth, Florida.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man places a shutter in a window in Lake Worth, Florida.Hide Caption78 of 99Passengers arrive at Orlando International Airport on Saturday, August 31.Photos: Hurricane DorianPassengers arrive at Orlando International Airport on Saturday, August 31.Hide Caption79 of 99Workers install storm shutters in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianWorkers install storm shutters in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas.Hide Caption80 of 99NASA employees watch as the Artemis launch tower is rolled back inside a building at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.Photos: Hurricane DorianNASA employees watch as the Artemis launch tower is rolled back inside a building at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.Hide Caption81 of 99Matt Rohrer loads sandbags in the back of his vehicle in Flagler Beach, Florida, on Friday, August 30.Photos: Hurricane DorianMatt Rohrer loads sandbags in the back of his vehicle in Flagler Beach, Florida, on Friday, August 30.Hide Caption82 of 99Workers at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Florida, move an Allosaurus statue on August 30.Photos: Hurricane DorianWorkers at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Florida, move an Allosaurus statue on August 30.Hide Caption83 of 99Shoppers wait in line before sunrise for a Sam's Club store to open in Kissimmee, Florida.Photos: Hurricane DorianShoppers wait in line before sunrise for a Sam's Club store to open in Kissimmee, Florida.Hide Caption84 of 99A supervised work crew of female jail prisoners fills sandbags in Titusville, Florida, on Thursday, August 29.Photos: Hurricane DorianA supervised work crew of female jail prisoners fills sandbags in Titusville, Florida, on Thursday, August 29.Hide Caption85 of 99"Here's a look at #HurricaneDorian from @Space_Station," said astronaut Andrew Morgan, who <a href="https://www.news.lk/https://twitter.com/AstroDrewMorgan/status/1167447150478934016" target="_blank">posted this photo to Twitter.</a> "I caught this shot (August 29) as it traveled across the Caribbean north of Haiti and the Dominican Republic."Photos: Hurricane Dorian"Here's a look at #HurricaneDorian from @Space_Station," said astronaut Andrew Morgan, who posted this photo to Twitter.

"I caught this shot (August 29) as it traveled across the Caribbean north of Haiti and the Dominican Republic."Hide Caption86 of 99Shoppers wait in long lines at a Costco in Davie, Florida, on August 29.Photos: Hurricane DorianShoppers wait in long lines at a Costco in Davie, Florida, on August 29.Hide Caption87 of 99A man fills containers with gasoline in Hialeah, Florida, on August 29.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man fills containers with gasoline in Hialeah, Florida, on August 29.Hide Caption88 of 99A man rides a bike by a Miami Beach building with boarded-up windows on August 29.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man rides a bike by a Miami Beach building with boarded-up windows on August 29.Hide Caption89 of 99Dozens of Orange County residents fill sandbags at Blanchard Park in Orlando on Wednesday, August 28.Photos: Hurricane DorianDozens of Orange County residents fill sandbags at Blanchard Park in Orlando on Wednesday, August 28.Hide Caption90 of 99Empty shelves at a supermarket in Patillas, Puerto Rico, on August 28.Photos: Hurricane DorianEmpty shelves at a supermarket in Patillas, Puerto Rico, on August 28.Hide Caption91 of 99People stock up with groceries and water in Fort Lauderdale.Photos: Hurricane DorianPeople stock up with groceries and water in Fort Lauderdale.Hide Caption92 of 99Ya Mary Morales and Henry Sustache put plywood over the windows of their home in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, on August 28.

Puerto Rico was ultimately spared the brunt of hurricane-force winds.Photos: Hurricane DorianYa Mary Morales and Henry Sustache put plywood over the windows of their home in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, on August 28.

Puerto Rico was ultimately spared the brunt of hurricane-force winds.Hide Caption93 of 99Workers prepare a store's exterior in Humacao, Puerto Rico, on August 28.Photos: Hurricane DorianWorkers prepare a store's exterior in Humacao, Puerto Rico, on August 28.Hide Caption94 of 99Cars line up for fuel at a gas station in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, on Tuesday, August 27.Photos: Hurricane DorianCars line up for fuel at a gas station in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, on Tuesday, August 27.Hide Caption95 of 99Men board up a shop's windows in Boqueron, Puerto Rico, on August 27.Photos: Hurricane DorianMen board up a shop's windows in Boqueron, Puerto Rico, on August 27.Hide Caption96 of 99Municipal employees clear debris in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on August 27.Photos: Hurricane DorianMunicipal employees clear debris in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on August 27.Hide Caption97 of 99Residents board up a storefront pharmacy in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Monday, August 26.Photos: Hurricane DorianResidents board up a storefront pharmacy in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Monday, August 26.Hide Caption98 of 99Residents stand in line at a grocery store in Bridgetown on August 26.Photos: Hurricane DorianResidents stand in line at a grocery store in Bridgetown on August 26.Hide Caption99 of 99A body is carried out of the Mudd neighborhood in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on Monday, September 9.Photos: Hurricane DorianA body is carried out of the Mudd neighborhood in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on Monday, September 9.Hide Caption1 of 99Homes are in ruins one week after Dorian hit Marsh Harbour.Photos: Hurricane DorianHomes are in ruins one week after Dorian hit Marsh Harbour.Hide Caption2 of 99A photo album is seen amid the debris in Marsh Harbour on Sunday, September 8.Photos: Hurricane DorianA photo album is seen amid the debris in Marsh Harbour on Sunday, September 8.Hide Caption3 of 99A damaged home in Hope Town, Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianA damaged home in Hope Town, Bahamas.Hide Caption4 of 99A toppled building crane is draped over a new construction project in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on September 9.Photos: Hurricane DorianA toppled building crane is draped over a new construction project in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on September 9.Hide Caption5 of 99Bodies are loaded onto a plane in Marsh Harbour on Saturday, September 7.Photos: Hurricane DorianBodies are loaded onto a plane in Marsh Harbour on Saturday, September 7.Hide Caption6 of 99This aerial photo, taken on September 7, shows damage at the South Riding Point oil-storage facility in the Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianThis aerial photo, taken on September 7, shows damage at the South Riding Point oil-storage facility in the Bahamas.Hide Caption7 of 99Boxes of food are loaded onto trucks in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 7.Photos: Hurricane DorianBoxes of food are loaded onto trucks in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 7.Hide Caption8 of 99People reach out for beverages as they await evacuation in Marsh Harbour.Photos: Hurricane DorianPeople reach out for beverages as they await evacuation in Marsh Harbour.Hide Caption9 of 99Evacuees from the Bahamas rest on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship after it arrived in Freeport on September 7.

The ship delivered thousands of meals and cases of bottled water.Photos: Hurricane DorianEvacuees from the Bahamas rest on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship after it arrived in Freeport on September 7.

The ship delivered thousands of meals and cases of bottled water.Hide Caption10 of 99People wait to leave Marsh Harbour on September 7.Photos: Hurricane DorianPeople wait to leave Marsh Harbour on September 7.Hide Caption11 of 99Waves crash into boats in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as Hurricane Dorian approached on September 7.Photos: Hurricane DorianWaves crash into boats in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as Hurricane Dorian approached on September 7.Hide Caption12 of 99A man looks a tree that fell in Moncton, New Brunswick, on September 7.

Photos: Hurricane DorianA man looks a tree that fell in Moncton, New Brunswick, on September 7.Hide Caption13 of 99A man surveys damage at the Boardwalk RV Park in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, on Friday, September 6.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man surveys damage at the Boardwalk RV Park in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, on Friday, September 6.Hide Caption14 of 99Bryan Philips walks with his dog on a flooded road in Salvo, North Carolina, on September 6.Photos: Hurricane DorianBryan Philips walks with his dog on a flooded road in Salvo, North Carolina, on September 6.Hide Caption15 of 99Evacuees wait to leave Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianEvacuees wait to leave Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas.Hide Caption16 of 99A fallen tree lies on top of a vehicle in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, on September 6.Photos: Hurricane DorianA fallen tree lies on top of a vehicle in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, on September 6.Hide Caption17 of 99Schemelda Saintilien walks past debris and damaged houses on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island.Photos: Hurricane DorianSchemelda Saintilien walks past debris and damaged houses on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island.Hide Caption18 of 99Police Officer Curtis Resor, left, and Sgt.

Michael Stephens check a sailboat for occupants in Beaufort, North Carolina, on September 6.Photos: Hurricane DorianPolice Officer Curtis Resor, left, and Sgt.

Michael Stephens check a sailboat for occupants in Beaufort, North Carolina, on September 6.Hide Caption19 of 99Homes flattened by Hurricane Dorian are seen on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on Thursday, September 5.Photos: Hurricane DorianHomes flattened by Hurricane Dorian are seen on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on Thursday, September 5.Hide Caption20 of 99Rescue workers recover a body in Marsh Harbour on September 5.Photos: Hurricane DorianRescue workers recover a body in Marsh Harbour on September 5.Hide Caption21 of 99Two men stand amid the destruction in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 5.Photos: Hurricane DorianTwo men stand amid the destruction in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 5.Hide Caption22 of 99A woman from the Bahamas speaks on a cell phone after evacuating on September 5.

Photos: Hurricane DorianA woman from the Bahamas speaks on a cell phone after evacuating on September 5.Hide Caption23 of 99A woman battles rain and wind in Charleston, South Carolina, on September 5.

Photos: Hurricane DorianA woman battles rain and wind in Charleston, South Carolina, on September 5.Hide Caption24 of 99Utility crews work on restoring power in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on September 5.

Photos: Hurricane DorianUtility crews work on restoring power in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on September 5.Hide Caption25 of 99Rescue workers walk through floodwaters in Little River, South Carolina, on September 5.

Photos: Hurricane DorianRescue workers walk through floodwaters in Little River, South Carolina, on September 5.Hide Caption26 of 99Workers try to restore power after a tornado hit Emerald Isle, North Carolina, on September 5.

Several tornadoes were reported in the Carolinas.

Photos: Hurricane DorianWorkers try to restore power after a tornado hit Emerald Isle, North Carolina, on September 5.

Several tornadoes were reported in the Carolinas.Hide Caption27 of 99Emerald Isle employees work to clear a road after a tornado hit.Photos: Hurricane DorianEmerald Isle employees work to clear a road after a tornado hit.Hide Caption28 of 99An aerial view of Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 5.Photos: Hurricane DorianAn aerial view of Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 5.Hide Caption29 of 99An evacuee rides in a Coast Guard helicopter after being rescued from Treasure Cay, Bahamas, on Wednesday, September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianAn evacuee rides in a Coast Guard helicopter after being rescued from Treasure Cay, Bahamas, on Wednesday, September 4.Hide Caption30 of 99Boats are piled up on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianBoats are piled up on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on September 4.Hide Caption31 of 99Roshane Eyma cries as she is greeted by members of her church on September 4.

She had been rescued and flown to Nassau, Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianRoshane Eyma cries as she is greeted by members of her church on September 4.

She had been rescued and flown to Nassau, Bahamas.Hide Caption32 of 99Marsh Harbour is seen from above on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianMarsh Harbour is seen from above on September 4.Hide Caption33 of 99Houses destroyed by Hurricane Dorian are seen on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianHouses destroyed by Hurricane Dorian are seen on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on September 4.Hide Caption34 of 99A resident recovers dishes from his son's home in Pine Bay, Bahamas, on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianA resident recovers dishes from his son's home in Pine Bay, Bahamas, on September 4.Hide Caption35 of 99An aerial view of damage on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island.Photos: Hurricane DorianAn aerial view of damage on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island.Hide Caption36 of 99A child walks past clothes laid out to dry in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianA child walks past clothes laid out to dry in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 4.Hide Caption37 of 99A broken plane rests on the side of a road in Freeport.Photos: Hurricane DorianA broken plane rests on the side of a road in Freeport.Hide Caption38 of 99Debris litters the Grand Bahama International Airport on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianDebris litters the Grand Bahama International Airport on September 4.Hide Caption39 of 99Volunteers receive relief supplies at the New Providence Community Center in Nassau.Photos: Hurricane DorianVolunteers receive relief supplies at the New Providence Community Center in Nassau.Hide Caption40 of 99Boats, docks and houses are destroyed on the island of Great Abaco.Photos: Hurricane DorianBoats, docks and houses are destroyed on the island of Great Abaco.Hide Caption41 of 99Braden Vick, right, and Scott Ray run along The Battery in Charleston, South Carolina, on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianBraden Vick, right, and Scott Ray run along The Battery in Charleston, South Carolina, on September 4.Hide Caption42 of 99Bob Quarles boards up his beach house in Oak Island, North Carolina, on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianBob Quarles boards up his beach house in Oak Island, North Carolina, on September 4.Hide Caption43 of 99A house is surrounded by floodwaters on Grand Bahama island.Photos: Hurricane DorianA house is surrounded by floodwaters on Grand Bahama island.Hide Caption44 of 99Debbie Pagan checks her raised furniture one last time before she and her husband evacuated their home in Tybee Island, Georgia, on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianDebbie Pagan checks her raised furniture one last time before she and her husband evacuated their home in Tybee Island, Georgia, on September 4.Hide Caption45 of 99Mailboxes are taped shut in Charleston on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianMailboxes are taped shut in Charleston on September 4.Hide Caption46 of 99This aerial image shows damage on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on Tuesday, September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianThis aerial image shows damage on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on Tuesday, September 3.Hide Caption47 of 99A family is escorted to a safe zone after being rescued in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 3.

Photos: Hurricane DorianA family is escorted to a safe zone after being rescued in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 3.Hide Caption48 of 99Julia Aylen carries her dog as she wades through waist-deep water near her home in Freeport on September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianJulia Aylen carries her dog as she wades through waist-deep water near her home in Freeport on September 3.Hide Caption49 of 99Damaged homes are seen in this aerial photograph from the Bahamas on September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianDamaged homes are seen in this aerial photograph from the Bahamas on September 3.Hide Caption50 of 99Volunteers walk down a flooded road as they work to rescue families near the Casuarina Bridge in Freeport on September 3.

Photos: Hurricane DorianVolunteers walk down a flooded road as they work to rescue families near the Casuarina Bridge in Freeport on September 3.Hide Caption51 of 99A car is submerged in Freeport floodwaters on September 3.

Photos: Hurricane DorianA car is submerged in Freeport floodwaters on September 3.Hide Caption52 of 99Residents wade through a flooded street in Freeport on September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianResidents wade through a flooded street in Freeport on September 3.Hide Caption53 of 99Eddie Wright and his dog, Vino, wait on a bus to evacuate Brunswick, Georgia.Photos: Hurricane DorianEddie Wright and his dog, Vino, wait on a bus to evacuate Brunswick, Georgia.Hide Caption54 of 99A house is flooded in Freeport on September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianA house is flooded in Freeport on September 3.Hide Caption55 of 99People gather donations at the Christ Episcopal Church in Miami.Photos: Hurricane DorianPeople gather donations at the Christ Episcopal Church in Miami.Hide Caption56 of 99Boats are piled up at a Bahamian port on Monday, September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianBoats are piled up at a Bahamian port on Monday, September 2.Hide Caption57 of 99A man walks through the rubble left by Hurricane Dorian in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man walks through the rubble left by Hurricane Dorian in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 2.Hide Caption58 of 99This September 2 photo provided by NASA shows the eye of Hurricane Dorian as seen from the International Space Station.

Photos: Hurricane DorianThis September 2 photo provided by NASA shows the eye of Hurricane Dorian as seen from the International Space Station.Hide Caption59 of 99Evacuation traffic is seen near South Carolina's coast on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianEvacuation traffic is seen near South Carolina's coast on September 2.Hide Caption60 of 99US Coast Guard helicopter crews have been helping with search-and-rescue efforts in the Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianUS Coast Guard helicopter crews have been helping with search-and-rescue efforts in the Bahamas.Hide Caption61 of 99A man crosses a street during a downpour in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man crosses a street during a downpour in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on September 2.Hide Caption62 of 99This aerial photo shows Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianThis aerial photo shows Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 2.Hide Caption63 of 99Agency officials brief Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Minnis and his cabinet members on September 2.

Minnis said many homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed or heavily damaged.

He called the devastation "unprecedented and extensive."Photos: Hurricane DorianAgency officials brief Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Minnis and his cabinet members on September 2.

Minnis said many homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed or heavily damaged.

He called the devastation "unprecedented and extensive."Hide Caption64 of 99Businesses are shuttered near Jetty Park in Fort Pierce, Florida, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianBusinesses are shuttered near Jetty Park in Fort Pierce, Florida, on September 2.Hide Caption65 of 99A boy stands near high surf in Vero Beach, Florida, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianA boy stands near high surf in Vero Beach, Florida, on September 2.Hide Caption66 of 99This view of the storm was taken from the International Space Station on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianThis view of the storm was taken from the International Space Station on September 2.Hide Caption67 of 99Dorian left heavy damage at this resort in Hope Town, Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianDorian left heavy damage at this resort in Hope Town, Bahamas.Hide Caption68 of 99Waves caused by Dorian crash into a man at the Jupiter Beach Park in Florida on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianWaves caused by Dorian crash into a man at the Jupiter Beach Park in Florida on September 2.Hide Caption69 of 99Strong winds blow the tops of trees and brush in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianStrong winds blow the tops of trees and brush in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 2.Hide Caption70 of 99A passenger looks at the flight board at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on September 2.

The airport canceled flights and closed because of winds caused by Dorian.Photos: Hurricane DorianA passenger looks at the flight board at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on September 2.

The airport canceled flights and closed because of winds caused by Dorian.Hide Caption71 of 99People watch the waves crash onto Vero Beach, Florida, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianPeople watch the waves crash onto Vero Beach, Florida, on September 2.Hide Caption72 of 99Clouds loom over a lifeguard tower in Fort Lauderdale on September 2.

Photos: Hurricane DorianClouds loom over a lifeguard tower in Fort Lauderdale on September 2.Hide Caption73 of 99Beachgoers watch a man ride a kiteboard in Indialantic, Florida, on Sunday, September 1.Photos: Hurricane DorianBeachgoers watch a man ride a kiteboard in Indialantic, Florida, on Sunday, September 1.Hide Caption74 of 99Palm trees blow in strong winds prior to Dorian's landfall in Freeport.Photos: Hurricane DorianPalm trees blow in strong winds prior to Dorian's landfall in Freeport.Hide Caption75 of 99A view outside a car's windshield before Dorian hit Freeport on September 1.Photos: Hurricane DorianA view outside a car's windshield before Dorian hit Freeport on September 1.Hide Caption76 of 99Riverside Mobile Home Park residents Joe Lewis, left, and Rob Chambers work to secure an air conditioner before evacuating the park in Jensen Beach, Florida.Photos: Hurricane DorianRiverside Mobile Home Park residents Joe Lewis, left, and Rob Chambers work to secure an air conditioner before evacuating the park in Jensen Beach, Florida.Hide Caption77 of 99A man places a shutter in a window in Lake Worth, Florida.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man places a shutter in a window in Lake Worth, Florida.Hide Caption78 of 99Passengers arrive at Orlando International Airport on Saturday, August 31.Photos: Hurricane DorianPassengers arrive at Orlando International Airport on Saturday, August 31.Hide Caption79 of 99Workers install storm shutters in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianWorkers install storm shutters in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas.Hide Caption80 of 99NASA employees watch as the Artemis launch tower is rolled back inside a building at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.Photos: Hurricane DorianNASA employees watch as the Artemis launch tower is rolled back inside a building at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.Hide Caption81 of 99Matt Rohrer loads sandbags in the back of his vehicle in Flagler Beach, Florida, on Friday, August 30.Photos: Hurricane DorianMatt Rohrer loads sandbags in the back of his vehicle in Flagler Beach, Florida, on Friday, August 30.Hide Caption82 of 99Workers at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Florida, move an Allosaurus statue on August 30.Photos: Hurricane DorianWorkers at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Florida, move an Allosaurus statue on August 30.Hide Caption83 of 99Shoppers wait in line before sunrise for a Sam's Club store to open in Kissimmee, Florida.Photos: Hurricane DorianShoppers wait in line before sunrise for a Sam's Club store to open in Kissimmee, Florida.Hide Caption84 of 99A supervised work crew of female jail prisoners fills sandbags in Titusville, Florida, on Thursday, August 29.Photos: Hurricane DorianA supervised work crew of female jail prisoners fills sandbags in Titusville, Florida, on Thursday, August 29.Hide Caption85 of 99"Here's a look at #HurricaneDorian from @Space_Station," said astronaut Andrew Morgan, who <a href="https://www.news.lk/https://twitter.com/AstroDrewMorgan/status/1167447150478934016" target="_blank">posted this photo to Twitter.</a> "I caught this shot (August 29) as it traveled across the Caribbean north of Haiti and the Dominican Republic."Photos: Hurricane Dorian"Here's a look at #HurricaneDorian from @Space_Station," said astronaut Andrew Morgan, who posted this photo to Twitter.

"I caught this shot (August 29) as it traveled across the Caribbean north of Haiti and the Dominican Republic."Hide Caption86 of 99Shoppers wait in long lines at a Costco in Davie, Florida, on August 29.Photos: Hurricane DorianShoppers wait in long lines at a Costco in Davie, Florida, on August 29.Hide Caption87 of 99A man fills containers with gasoline in Hialeah, Florida, on August 29.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man fills containers with gasoline in Hialeah, Florida, on August 29.Hide Caption88 of 99A man rides a bike by a Miami Beach building with boarded-up windows on August 29.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man rides a bike by a Miami Beach building with boarded-up windows on August 29.Hide Caption89 of 99Dozens of Orange County residents fill sandbags at Blanchard Park in Orlando on Wednesday, August 28.Photos: Hurricane DorianDozens of Orange County residents fill sandbags at Blanchard Park in Orlando on Wednesday, August 28.Hide Caption90 of 99Empty shelves at a supermarket in Patillas, Puerto Rico, on August 28.Photos: Hurricane DorianEmpty shelves at a supermarket in Patillas, Puerto Rico, on August 28.Hide Caption91 of 99People stock up with groceries and water in Fort Lauderdale.Photos: Hurricane DorianPeople stock up with groceries and water in Fort Lauderdale.Hide Caption92 of 99Ya Mary Morales and Henry Sustache put plywood over the windows of their home in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, on August 28.

Puerto Rico was ultimately spared the brunt of hurricane-force winds.Photos: Hurricane DorianYa Mary Morales and Henry Sustache put plywood over the windows of their home in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, on August 28.

Puerto Rico was ultimately spared the brunt of hurricane-force winds.Hide Caption93 of 99Workers prepare a store's exterior in Humacao, Puerto Rico, on August 28.Photos: Hurricane DorianWorkers prepare a store's exterior in Humacao, Puerto Rico, on August 28.Hide Caption94 of 99Cars line up for fuel at a gas station in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, on Tuesday, August 27.Photos: Hurricane DorianCars line up for fuel at a gas station in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, on Tuesday, August 27.Hide Caption95 of 99Men board up a shop's windows in Boqueron, Puerto Rico, on August 27.Photos: Hurricane DorianMen board up a shop's windows in Boqueron, Puerto Rico, on August 27.Hide Caption96 of 99Municipal employees clear debris in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on August 27.Photos: Hurricane DorianMunicipal employees clear debris in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on August 27.Hide Caption97 of 99Residents board up a storefront pharmacy in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Monday, August 26.Photos: Hurricane DorianResidents board up a storefront pharmacy in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Monday, August 26.Hide Caption98 of 99Residents stand in line at a grocery store in Bridgetown on August 26.Photos: Hurricane DorianResidents stand in line at a grocery store in Bridgetown on August 26.Hide Caption99 of 99A body is carried out of the Mudd neighborhood in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on Monday, September 9.Photos: Hurricane DorianA body is carried out of the Mudd neighborhood in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on Monday, September 9.Hide Caption1 of 99Homes are in ruins one week after Dorian hit Marsh Harbour.Photos: Hurricane DorianHomes are in ruins one week after Dorian hit Marsh Harbour.Hide Caption2 of 99A photo album is seen amid the debris in Marsh Harbour on Sunday, September 8.Photos: Hurricane DorianA photo album is seen amid the debris in Marsh Harbour on Sunday, September 8.Hide Caption3 of 99A damaged home in Hope Town, Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianA damaged home in Hope Town, Bahamas.Hide Caption4 of 99A toppled building crane is draped over a new construction project in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on September 9.Photos: Hurricane DorianA toppled building crane is draped over a new construction project in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on September 9.Hide Caption5 of 99Bodies are loaded onto a plane in Marsh Harbour on Saturday, September 7.Photos: Hurricane DorianBodies are loaded onto a plane in Marsh Harbour on Saturday, September 7.Hide Caption6 of 99This aerial photo, taken on September 7, shows damage at the South Riding Point oil-storage facility in the Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianThis aerial photo, taken on September 7, shows damage at the South Riding Point oil-storage facility in the Bahamas.Hide Caption7 of 99Boxes of food are loaded onto trucks in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 7.Photos: Hurricane DorianBoxes of food are loaded onto trucks in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 7.Hide Caption8 of 99People reach out for beverages as they await evacuation in Marsh Harbour.Photos: Hurricane DorianPeople reach out for beverages as they await evacuation in Marsh Harbour.Hide Caption9 of 99Evacuees from the Bahamas rest on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship after it arrived in Freeport on September 7.

The ship delivered thousands of meals and cases of bottled water.Photos: Hurricane DorianEvacuees from the Bahamas rest on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship after it arrived in Freeport on September 7.

The ship delivered thousands of meals and cases of bottled water.Hide Caption10 of 99People wait to leave Marsh Harbour on September 7.Photos: Hurricane DorianPeople wait to leave Marsh Harbour on September 7.Hide Caption11 of 99Waves crash into boats in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as Hurricane Dorian approached on September 7.Photos: Hurricane DorianWaves crash into boats in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as Hurricane Dorian approached on September 7.Hide Caption12 of 99A man looks a tree that fell in Moncton, New Brunswick, on September 7.

Photos: Hurricane DorianA man looks a tree that fell in Moncton, New Brunswick, on September 7.Hide Caption13 of 99A man surveys damage at the Boardwalk RV Park in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, on Friday, September 6.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man surveys damage at the Boardwalk RV Park in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, on Friday, September 6.Hide Caption14 of 99Bryan Philips walks with his dog on a flooded road in Salvo, North Carolina, on September 6.Photos: Hurricane DorianBryan Philips walks with his dog on a flooded road in Salvo, North Carolina, on September 6.Hide Caption15 of 99Evacuees wait to leave Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianEvacuees wait to leave Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas.Hide Caption16 of 99A fallen tree lies on top of a vehicle in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, on September 6.Photos: Hurricane DorianA fallen tree lies on top of a vehicle in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, on September 6.Hide Caption17 of 99Schemelda Saintilien walks past debris and damaged houses on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island.Photos: Hurricane DorianSchemelda Saintilien walks past debris and damaged houses on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island.Hide Caption18 of 99Police Officer Curtis Resor, left, and Sgt.

Michael Stephens check a sailboat for occupants in Beaufort, North Carolina, on September 6.Photos: Hurricane DorianPolice Officer Curtis Resor, left, and Sgt.

Michael Stephens check a sailboat for occupants in Beaufort, North Carolina, on September 6.Hide Caption19 of 99Homes flattened by Hurricane Dorian are seen on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on Thursday, September 5.Photos: Hurricane DorianHomes flattened by Hurricane Dorian are seen on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on Thursday, September 5.Hide Caption20 of 99Rescue workers recover a body in Marsh Harbour on September 5.Photos: Hurricane DorianRescue workers recover a body in Marsh Harbour on September 5.Hide Caption21 of 99Two men stand amid the destruction in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 5.Photos: Hurricane DorianTwo men stand amid the destruction in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 5.Hide Caption22 of 99A woman from the Bahamas speaks on a cell phone after evacuating on September 5.

Photos: Hurricane DorianA woman from the Bahamas speaks on a cell phone after evacuating on September 5.Hide Caption23 of 99A woman battles rain and wind in Charleston, South Carolina, on September 5.

Photos: Hurricane DorianA woman battles rain and wind in Charleston, South Carolina, on September 5.Hide Caption24 of 99Utility crews work on restoring power in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on September 5.

Photos: Hurricane DorianUtility crews work on restoring power in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on September 5.Hide Caption25 of 99Rescue workers walk through floodwaters in Little River, South Carolina, on September 5.

Photos: Hurricane DorianRescue workers walk through floodwaters in Little River, South Carolina, on September 5.Hide Caption26 of 99Workers try to restore power after a tornado hit Emerald Isle, North Carolina, on September 5.

Several tornadoes were reported in the Carolinas.

Photos: Hurricane DorianWorkers try to restore power after a tornado hit Emerald Isle, North Carolina, on September 5.

Several tornadoes were reported in the Carolinas.Hide Caption27 of 99Emerald Isle employees work to clear a road after a tornado hit.Photos: Hurricane DorianEmerald Isle employees work to clear a road after a tornado hit.Hide Caption28 of 99An aerial view of Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 5.Photos: Hurricane DorianAn aerial view of Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 5.Hide Caption29 of 99An evacuee rides in a Coast Guard helicopter after being rescued from Treasure Cay, Bahamas, on Wednesday, September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianAn evacuee rides in a Coast Guard helicopter after being rescued from Treasure Cay, Bahamas, on Wednesday, September 4.Hide Caption30 of 99Boats are piled up on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianBoats are piled up on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on September 4.Hide Caption31 of 99Roshane Eyma cries as she is greeted by members of her church on September 4.

She had been rescued and flown to Nassau, Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianRoshane Eyma cries as she is greeted by members of her church on September 4.

She had been rescued and flown to Nassau, Bahamas.Hide Caption32 of 99Marsh Harbour is seen from above on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianMarsh Harbour is seen from above on September 4.Hide Caption33 of 99Houses destroyed by Hurricane Dorian are seen on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianHouses destroyed by Hurricane Dorian are seen on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on September 4.Hide Caption34 of 99A resident recovers dishes from his son's home in Pine Bay, Bahamas, on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianA resident recovers dishes from his son's home in Pine Bay, Bahamas, on September 4.Hide Caption35 of 99An aerial view of damage on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island.Photos: Hurricane DorianAn aerial view of damage on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island.Hide Caption36 of 99A child walks past clothes laid out to dry in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianA child walks past clothes laid out to dry in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 4.Hide Caption37 of 99A broken plane rests on the side of a road in Freeport.Photos: Hurricane DorianA broken plane rests on the side of a road in Freeport.Hide Caption38 of 99Debris litters the Grand Bahama International Airport on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianDebris litters the Grand Bahama International Airport on September 4.Hide Caption39 of 99Volunteers receive relief supplies at the New Providence Community Center in Nassau.Photos: Hurricane DorianVolunteers receive relief supplies at the New Providence Community Center in Nassau.Hide Caption40 of 99Boats, docks and houses are destroyed on the island of Great Abaco.Photos: Hurricane DorianBoats, docks and houses are destroyed on the island of Great Abaco.Hide Caption41 of 99Braden Vick, right, and Scott Ray run along The Battery in Charleston, South Carolina, on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianBraden Vick, right, and Scott Ray run along The Battery in Charleston, South Carolina, on September 4.Hide Caption42 of 99Bob Quarles boards up his beach house in Oak Island, North Carolina, on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianBob Quarles boards up his beach house in Oak Island, North Carolina, on September 4.Hide Caption43 of 99A house is surrounded by floodwaters on Grand Bahama island.Photos: Hurricane DorianA house is surrounded by floodwaters on Grand Bahama island.Hide Caption44 of 99Debbie Pagan checks her raised furniture one last time before she and her husband evacuated their home in Tybee Island, Georgia, on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianDebbie Pagan checks her raised furniture one last time before she and her husband evacuated their home in Tybee Island, Georgia, on September 4.Hide Caption45 of 99Mailboxes are taped shut in Charleston on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianMailboxes are taped shut in Charleston on September 4.Hide Caption46 of 99This aerial image shows damage on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on Tuesday, September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianThis aerial image shows damage on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on Tuesday, September 3.Hide Caption47 of 99A family is escorted to a safe zone after being rescued in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 3.

Photos: Hurricane DorianA family is escorted to a safe zone after being rescued in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 3.Hide Caption48 of 99Julia Aylen carries her dog as she wades through waist-deep water near her home in Freeport on September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianJulia Aylen carries her dog as she wades through waist-deep water near her home in Freeport on September 3.Hide Caption49 of 99Damaged homes are seen in this aerial photograph from the Bahamas on September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianDamaged homes are seen in this aerial photograph from the Bahamas on September 3.Hide Caption50 of 9902b dorian bahamas 090803 dorian bahamas 090904 dorian bahamas 090801 dorian bahamas 090805 dorian bahamas 090808 dorian bahamas 090705 dorian bahamas 090709 dorian bahamas 0907 RESTRICTED11 dorian bahamas 090706 dorian bahamas 090710 dorian bahamas 090714 dorian nova scotia 090712 dorian new brunswick 090713 dorian NC 0906 RESTRICTED05 dorian NC 090602 dorian BAHAMAS 090601 dorian SC 090603 dorian BAHAMAS 090604 dorian NC 090606 dorian 090508 dorian 0905 Great Abaco Island09 dorian 0905 Great Abaco Island10 dorian 0905 Great Abaco Island11 dorian 0905 Charleston12 dorian 0905 myrtle beach13 dorian 0905 myrtle beach 01 nc tornado dorian 090502 nc tornado dorian 090502 dorian 090503 dorian 090505 dorian 0090529 dorian 0904 bahamas04 dorian 090522 dorian 090409 dorian 090423 dorian 090419 dorian 090416 dorian 090410 dorian 090421 dorian 090424 dorian 090420 dorian 090413B dorian 090414 dorian 090408 dorian 090411 dorian 090405 dorian bahamas aerials14 hurricane dorian 090310 Hurricane Dorian 090303 dorian 090419 hurricane dorian 090304 Hurricane Dorian 090305 Hurricane Dorian 090306 Hurricane Dorian 090307 Hurricane Dorian 090308 Hurricane Dorian 090317 Hurricane Dorian 090201 dorian 090518 hurricane dorian 090316 Hurricane Dorian 0902 RESTRICTED18 Hurricane Dorian 090212 hurricane dorian 090210 hurricane dorian 090208 hurricane dorian 0902 prime minister13 hurricane dorian 090211 hurricane dorian 090201 hurricane dorian 0902 international space station01 Hope Town Dorian damage 0902 SCREENGRAB05 hurricane dorian 0902 RESTRICTED03 hurricane dorian 090207 hurricane dorian 090206 hurricane dorian 0902 RESTRICTED09 hurricane dorian 090204 hurricane dorian 0902 RESTRICTED07 hurricane dorian 090112 hurricane dorian 090105 hurricane dorian 090104 hurricane dorian 0901bpt102 dorian 0831201901 dorian prep 0831 BAHAMAS05 dorian 083003B dorian 083004 dorian 083001 dorian 083003 dorian 082902 dorian 083001 dorian 082902 dorian 082902 hurricane dorian 19082902 dorian FL 082909 ts dorian 082801 dorian FL 082902 ts dorian 082808 ts dorian 082807 ts dorian 082803 ts dorian 082804 ts dorian 082805 ts dorian 082806 ts dorian 0828A CBP spokesperson said in a statement that officials are working to reunite the girl with her family, adding that the agency had followed an important protocol meant to protect children from exploitation."CBP has been in contact with the child's mother and is working through HHS to verify legitimate caretakers and reunite them," the statement said.It can take weeks for children to be placed with sponsors once they're in HHS custody, according to government statistics.The girl arrived in West Palm Beach Monday "with an adult that had no identifiable familial relationship," CBP said."CBP made multiple attempts to contact family members, however was unsuccessful, resulting in the need to transfer the child to (HHS) custody," the statement said.

"This established CBP protocol is meant to protect vulnerable children from exploitation and human smuggling and is especially important during uncertainties created by natural disasters and emergencies."HHS told CNN in a statement that the agency does not comment on specific cases but that, by law, HHS is required to provide care for unaccompanied children."Once in our care we work to put them in immediate contact with parents or family members so they may be united with a suitable sponsor as soon as possible," the statement said.Hurricane Dorian left about 17% of Bahamians homeless, and finding refuge won't be easyHurricane Dorian left about 17% of Bahamians homeless, and finding refuge won't be easyIn the past, US immigration authorities have said they will separate children from adults at US ports of entry when there are questions of parentage or the adults are not legal guardians of the children.

In recent days, officials have also said there's been confusion as authorities scramble to respond to the unfolding disaster in the Bahamas.Immigrant rights advocates slammed the US government's handling of the Bahamian girl's case and called for her release from custody."This little girl came to the US fleeing Hurricane Dorian with her godmother at her parents' direction only to be classified as an 'unaccompanied minor' and ripped away from her loved ones," Families Belong Together Chair Jess Morales Rocketto said in a statement Wednesday.

"Now, her family has to start the long process of becoming the child's sponsor while they face deportation at the end of the month.

We demand her immediate release."Schools in Palm Beach County, Florida, enroll displaced Bahamian studentsSchools in Palm Beach County, Florida, enroll displaced Bahamian studentsPaul arrived in Miami on Tuesday and is trying to reunite with her daughter, according to the Herald.

She told the newspaper her family of six were inside their house when the roof collapsed and that they barely survived the storm.

They spent six days sleeping in their Dodge before rescuers got to them, the mother told the Herald.

She said she sent her daughter with her godmother because there wasn't room for the whole family to evacuate together, according to the newspaper."There wasn't enough space.

At that point you have to make a decision," Paul said, according to the Herald.

"I sent my 12-year-old with her godmother, while I stayed with our two youngest and my husband stayed with our adult son."Now, Paul said she's terrified she won't be able to reunite before September 26, the day US authorities have told her she'll have to leave the country."I don't even want to think about what that will look like — if I have to leave here before being able to claim my own daughter," Paul told the Herald. They came to enjoy paradise.

Now, they're helping their Bahamian neighbors recover from Dorian's wrathCNN Digital Rebranding 2015 Paula Newton Photo: Jeremy Freeman By Paula Newton, CNN Updated 1831 GMT (0231 HKT) September 11, 2019great guana cay abacos islands bahamas newton pkg vpx_00023408PauseMuteMuteCurrent Time0:23/Duration Time2:54 FullscreenNow PlayingWealthy patrons chip inSource: CNN Wealthy patrons chip in to help a Bahamas community heal 02:54Great Guana Cay, the Bahamas (CNN)The fire chief in this now-battered corner of the Bahamas never wanted the majestic resort, with its private golf course and hundreds of high-end mansions, built on this islet in the heart of the Abaco islands. "I am not the biggest fan of Baker's Bay.

I didn't want that golf course built.

I was fighting it for 10 years," Troy Albury, of the Great Guana Cay Fire Department, said of the 585-acre club that caters to wealthy, often-famous patrons who arrive from far beyond its crystal blue waters.'Grand Bahama right now is dead': A firsthand look at Dorian's destruction'Grand Bahama right now is dead': A firsthand look at Dorian's destructionBut since Hurricane Dorian tore a Category 5 path just south of the exclusive Baker's Bay Golf - Ocean Club, it's been patrons of the vast resort community -- itself devastated by the storm -- that have harnessed their considerable resources to rush help to nearby neighborhoods that were left in splinters."They have been our savior during this," Albury told CNN.While official help was slow to arrive after the strongest hurricane ever to make landfall in the Bahamas, Baker's Bay patrons sent private helicopters and supplies and even evacuated the injured and vulnerable, said residents who in ordinary times wouldn't be allowed even to set foot in the manicured, members-only enclave that covers a huge swath of their island.New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady mentioned his own ties to the area as he appealed online for donations to an Abaco relief fund."Our family has been traveling to the beautiful paradise of The Abacos for many years and we are devastated by the events of this tragic hurricane," he wrote in an Instagram post.

"While visiting we've built relationships with the incredible Bahamians who call these islands home, and now it's our responsibility to help them."Meantime, neighbors in Great Guana Cay have largely helped themselves, stocking food and medical supplies in a church they converted into a shelter.

Rescuers have also arrived, moving from one home to another, trying to assess the magnitude of damage.Damaged homes are seen in this aerial photograph from the Bahamas on September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianDamaged homes are seen in this aerial photograph from the Bahamas on September 3.Hide Caption50 of 99Volunteers walk down a flooded road as they work to rescue families near the Casuarina Bridge in Freeport on September 3.

Photos: Hurricane DorianVolunteers walk down a flooded road as they work to rescue families near the Casuarina Bridge in Freeport on September 3.Hide Caption51 of 99A car is submerged in Freeport floodwaters on September 3.

Photos: Hurricane DorianA car is submerged in Freeport floodwaters on September 3.Hide Caption52 of 99Residents wade through a flooded street in Freeport on September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianResidents wade through a flooded street in Freeport on September 3.Hide Caption53 of 99Eddie Wright and his dog, Vino, wait on a bus to evacuate Brunswick, Georgia.Photos: Hurricane DorianEddie Wright and his dog, Vino, wait on a bus to evacuate Brunswick, Georgia.Hide Caption54 of 99A house is flooded in Freeport on September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianA house is flooded in Freeport on September 3.Hide Caption55 of 99People gather donations at the Christ Episcopal Church in Miami.Photos: Hurricane DorianPeople gather donations at the Christ Episcopal Church in Miami.Hide Caption56 of 99Boats are piled up at a Bahamian port on Monday, September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianBoats are piled up at a Bahamian port on Monday, September 2.Hide Caption57 of 99A man walks through the rubble left by Hurricane Dorian in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man walks through the rubble left by Hurricane Dorian in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 2.Hide Caption58 of 99This September 2 photo provided by NASA shows the eye of Hurricane Dorian as seen from the International Space Station.

Photos: Hurricane DorianThis September 2 photo provided by NASA shows the eye of Hurricane Dorian as seen from the International Space Station.Hide Caption59 of 99Evacuation traffic is seen near South Carolina's coast on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianEvacuation traffic is seen near South Carolina's coast on September 2.Hide Caption60 of 99US Coast Guard helicopter crews have been helping with search-and-rescue efforts in the Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianUS Coast Guard helicopter crews have been helping with search-and-rescue efforts in the Bahamas.Hide Caption61 of 99A man crosses a street during a downpour in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man crosses a street during a downpour in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on September 2.Hide Caption62 of 99This aerial photo shows Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianThis aerial photo shows Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 2.Hide Caption63 of 99Agency officials brief Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Minnis and his cabinet members on September 2.

Minnis said many homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed or heavily damaged.

He called the devastation "unprecedented and extensive."Photos: Hurricane DorianAgency officials brief Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Minnis and his cabinet members on September 2.

Minnis said many homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed or heavily damaged.

He called the devastation "unprecedented and extensive."Hide Caption64 of 99Businesses are shuttered near Jetty Park in Fort Pierce, Florida, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianBusinesses are shuttered near Jetty Park in Fort Pierce, Florida, on September 2.Hide Caption65 of 99A boy stands near high surf in Vero Beach, Florida, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianA boy stands near high surf in Vero Beach, Florida, on September 2.Hide Caption66 of 99This view of the storm was taken from the International Space Station on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianThis view of the storm was taken from the International Space Station on September 2.Hide Caption67 of 99Dorian left heavy damage at this resort in Hope Town, Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianDorian left heavy damage at this resort in Hope Town, Bahamas.Hide Caption68 of 99Waves caused by Dorian crash into a man at the Jupiter Beach Park in Florida on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianWaves caused by Dorian crash into a man at the Jupiter Beach Park in Florida on September 2.Hide Caption69 of 99Strong winds blow the tops of trees and brush in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianStrong winds blow the tops of trees and brush in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 2.Hide Caption70 of 99A passenger looks at the flight board at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on September 2.

The airport canceled flights and closed because of winds caused by Dorian.Photos: Hurricane DorianA passenger looks at the flight board at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on September 2.

The airport canceled flights and closed because of winds caused by Dorian.Hide Caption71 of 99People watch the waves crash onto Vero Beach, Florida, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianPeople watch the waves crash onto Vero Beach, Florida, on September 2.Hide Caption72 of 99Clouds loom over a lifeguard tower in Fort Lauderdale on September 2.

Photos: Hurricane DorianClouds loom over a lifeguard tower in Fort Lauderdale on September 2.Hide Caption73 of 99Beachgoers watch a man ride a kiteboard in Indialantic, Florida, on Sunday, September 1.Photos: Hurricane DorianBeachgoers watch a man ride a kiteboard in Indialantic, Florida, on Sunday, September 1.Hide Caption74 of 99Palm trees blow in strong winds prior to Dorian's landfall in Freeport.Photos: Hurricane DorianPalm trees blow in strong winds prior to Dorian's landfall in Freeport.Hide Caption75 of 99A view outside a car's windshield before Dorian hit Freeport on September 1.Photos: Hurricane DorianA view outside a car's windshield before Dorian hit Freeport on September 1.Hide Caption76 of 99Riverside Mobile Home Park residents Joe Lewis, left, and Rob Chambers work to secure an air conditioner before evacuating the park in Jensen Beach, Florida.Photos: Hurricane DorianRiverside Mobile Home Park residents Joe Lewis, left, and Rob Chambers work to secure an air conditioner before evacuating the park in Jensen Beach, Florida.Hide Caption77 of 99A man places a shutter in a window in Lake Worth, Florida.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man places a shutter in a window in Lake Worth, Florida.Hide Caption78 of 99Passengers arrive at Orlando International Airport on Saturday, August 31.Photos: Hurricane DorianPassengers arrive at Orlando International Airport on Saturday, August 31.Hide Caption79 of 99Workers install storm shutters in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianWorkers install storm shutters in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas.Hide Caption80 of 99NASA employees watch as the Artemis launch tower is rolled back inside a building at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.Photos: Hurricane DorianNASA employees watch as the Artemis launch tower is rolled back inside a building at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.Hide Caption81 of 99Matt Rohrer loads sandbags in the back of his vehicle in Flagler Beach, Florida, on Friday, August 30.Photos: Hurricane DorianMatt Rohrer loads sandbags in the back of his vehicle in Flagler Beach, Florida, on Friday, August 30.Hide Caption82 of 99Workers at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Florida, move an Allosaurus statue on August 30.Photos: Hurricane DorianWorkers at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Florida, move an Allosaurus statue on August 30.Hide Caption83 of 99Shoppers wait in line before sunrise for a Sam's Club store to open in Kissimmee, Florida.Photos: Hurricane DorianShoppers wait in line before sunrise for a Sam's Club store to open in Kissimmee, Florida.Hide Caption84 of 99A supervised work crew of female jail prisoners fills sandbags in Titusville, Florida, on Thursday, August 29.Photos: Hurricane DorianA supervised work crew of female jail prisoners fills sandbags in Titusville, Florida, on Thursday, August 29.Hide Caption85 of 99"Here's a look at #HurricaneDorian from @Space_Station," said astronaut Andrew Morgan, who <a href="https://www.news.lk/https://twitter.com/AstroDrewMorgan/status/1167447150478934016" target="_blank">posted this photo to Twitter.</a> "I caught this shot (August 29) as it traveled across the Caribbean north of Haiti and the Dominican Republic."Photos: Hurricane Dorian"Here's a look at #HurricaneDorian from @Space_Station," said astronaut Andrew Morgan, who posted this photo to Twitter.

"I caught this shot (August 29) as it traveled across the Caribbean north of Haiti and the Dominican Republic."Hide Caption86 of 99Shoppers wait in long lines at a Costco in Davie, Florida, on August 29.Photos: Hurricane DorianShoppers wait in long lines at a Costco in Davie, Florida, on August 29.Hide Caption87 of 99A man fills containers with gasoline in Hialeah, Florida, on August 29.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man fills containers with gasoline in Hialeah, Florida, on August 29.Hide Caption88 of 99A man rides a bike by a Miami Beach building with boarded-up windows on August 29.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man rides a bike by a Miami Beach building with boarded-up windows on August 29.Hide Caption89 of 99Dozens of Orange County residents fill sandbags at Blanchard Park in Orlando on Wednesday, August 28.Photos: Hurricane DorianDozens of Orange County residents fill sandbags at Blanchard Park in Orlando on Wednesday, August 28.Hide Caption90 of 99Empty shelves at a supermarket in Patillas, Puerto Rico, on August 28.Photos: Hurricane DorianEmpty shelves at a supermarket in Patillas, Puerto Rico, on August 28.Hide Caption91 of 99People stock up with groceries and water in Fort Lauderdale.Photos: Hurricane DorianPeople stock up with groceries and water in Fort Lauderdale.Hide Caption92 of 99Ya Mary Morales and Henry Sustache put plywood over the windows of their home in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, on August 28.

Puerto Rico was ultimately spared the brunt of hurricane-force winds.Photos: Hurricane DorianYa Mary Morales and Henry Sustache put plywood over the windows of their home in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, on August 28.

Puerto Rico was ultimately spared the brunt of hurricane-force winds.Hide Caption93 of 99Workers prepare a store's exterior in Humacao, Puerto Rico, on August 28.Photos: Hurricane DorianWorkers prepare a store's exterior in Humacao, Puerto Rico, on August 28.Hide Caption94 of 99Cars line up for fuel at a gas station in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, on Tuesday, August 27.Photos: Hurricane DorianCars line up for fuel at a gas station in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, on Tuesday, August 27.Hide Caption95 of 99Men board up a shop's windows in Boqueron, Puerto Rico, on August 27.Photos: Hurricane DorianMen board up a shop's windows in Boqueron, Puerto Rico, on August 27.Hide Caption96 of 99Municipal employees clear debris in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on August 27.Photos: Hurricane DorianMunicipal employees clear debris in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on August 27.Hide Caption97 of 99Residents board up a storefront pharmacy in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Monday, August 26.Photos: Hurricane DorianResidents board up a storefront pharmacy in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Monday, August 26.Hide Caption98 of 99Residents stand in line at a grocery store in Bridgetown on August 26.Photos: Hurricane DorianResidents stand in line at a grocery store in Bridgetown on August 26.Hide Caption99 of 99A body is carried out of the Mudd neighborhood in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on Monday, September 9.Photos: Hurricane DorianA body is carried out of the Mudd neighborhood in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on Monday, September 9.Hide Caption1 of 99Homes are in ruins one week after Dorian hit Marsh Harbour.Photos: Hurricane DorianHomes are in ruins one week after Dorian hit Marsh Harbour.Hide Caption2 of 99A photo album is seen amid the debris in Marsh Harbour on Sunday, September 8.Photos: Hurricane DorianA photo album is seen amid the debris in Marsh Harbour on Sunday, September 8.Hide Caption3 of 99A damaged home in Hope Town, Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianA damaged home in Hope Town, Bahamas.Hide Caption4 of 99A toppled building crane is draped over a new construction project in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on September 9.Photos: Hurricane DorianA toppled building crane is draped over a new construction project in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on September 9.Hide Caption5 of 99Bodies are loaded onto a plane in Marsh Harbour on Saturday, September 7.Photos: Hurricane DorianBodies are loaded onto a plane in Marsh Harbour on Saturday, September 7.Hide Caption6 of 99This aerial photo, taken on September 7, shows damage at the South Riding Point oil-storage facility in the Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianThis aerial photo, taken on September 7, shows damage at the South Riding Point oil-storage facility in the Bahamas.Hide Caption7 of 99Boxes of food are loaded onto trucks in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 7.Photos: Hurricane DorianBoxes of food are loaded onto trucks in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 7.Hide Caption8 of 99People reach out for beverages as they await evacuation in Marsh Harbour.Photos: Hurricane DorianPeople reach out for beverages as they await evacuation in Marsh Harbour.Hide Caption9 of 99Evacuees from the Bahamas rest on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship after it arrived in Freeport on September 7.

The ship delivered thousands of meals and cases of bottled water.Photos: Hurricane DorianEvacuees from the Bahamas rest on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship after it arrived in Freeport on September 7.

The ship delivered thousands of meals and cases of bottled water.Hide Caption10 of 99People wait to leave Marsh Harbour on September 7.Photos: Hurricane DorianPeople wait to leave Marsh Harbour on September 7.Hide Caption11 of 99Waves crash into boats in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as Hurricane Dorian approached on September 7.Photos: Hurricane DorianWaves crash into boats in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as Hurricane Dorian approached on September 7.Hide Caption12 of 99A man looks a tree that fell in Moncton, New Brunswick, on September 7.

Photos: Hurricane DorianA man looks a tree that fell in Moncton, New Brunswick, on September 7.Hide Caption13 of 99A man surveys damage at the Boardwalk RV Park in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, on Friday, September 6.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man surveys damage at the Boardwalk RV Park in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, on Friday, September 6.Hide Caption14 of 99Bryan Philips walks with his dog on a flooded road in Salvo, North Carolina, on September 6.Photos: Hurricane DorianBryan Philips walks with his dog on a flooded road in Salvo, North Carolina, on September 6.Hide Caption15 of 99Evacuees wait to leave Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianEvacuees wait to leave Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas.Hide Caption16 of 99A fallen tree lies on top of a vehicle in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, on September 6.Photos: Hurricane DorianA fallen tree lies on top of a vehicle in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, on September 6.Hide Caption17 of 99Schemelda Saintilien walks past debris and damaged houses on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island.Photos: Hurricane DorianSchemelda Saintilien walks past debris and damaged houses on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island.Hide Caption18 of 99Police Officer Curtis Resor, left, and Sgt.

Michael Stephens check a sailboat for occupants in Beaufort, North Carolina, on September 6.Photos: Hurricane DorianPolice Officer Curtis Resor, left, and Sgt.

Michael Stephens check a sailboat for occupants in Beaufort, North Carolina, on September 6.Hide Caption19 of 99Homes flattened by Hurricane Dorian are seen on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on Thursday, September 5.Photos: Hurricane DorianHomes flattened by Hurricane Dorian are seen on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on Thursday, September 5.Hide Caption20 of 99Rescue workers recover a body in Marsh Harbour on September 5.Photos: Hurricane DorianRescue workers recover a body in Marsh Harbour on September 5.Hide Caption21 of 99Two men stand amid the destruction in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 5.Photos: Hurricane DorianTwo men stand amid the destruction in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 5.Hide Caption22 of 99A woman from the Bahamas speaks on a cell phone after evacuating on September 5.

Photos: Hurricane DorianA woman from the Bahamas speaks on a cell phone after evacuating on September 5.Hide Caption23 of 99A woman battles rain and wind in Charleston, South Carolina, on September 5.

Photos: Hurricane DorianA woman battles rain and wind in Charleston, South Carolina, on September 5.Hide Caption24 of 99Utility crews work on restoring power in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on September 5.

Photos: Hurricane DorianUtility crews work on restoring power in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on September 5.Hide Caption25 of 99Rescue workers walk through floodwaters in Little River, South Carolina, on September 5.

Photos: Hurricane DorianRescue workers walk through floodwaters in Little River, South Carolina, on September 5.Hide Caption26 of 99Workers try to restore power after a tornado hit Emerald Isle, North Carolina, on September 5.

Several tornadoes were reported in the Carolinas.

Photos: Hurricane DorianWorkers try to restore power after a tornado hit Emerald Isle, North Carolina, on September 5.

Several tornadoes were reported in the Carolinas.Hide Caption27 of 99Emerald Isle employees work to clear a road after a tornado hit.Photos: Hurricane DorianEmerald Isle employees work to clear a road after a tornado hit.Hide Caption28 of 99An aerial view of Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 5.Photos: Hurricane DorianAn aerial view of Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 5.Hide Caption29 of 99An evacuee rides in a Coast Guard helicopter after being rescued from Treasure Cay, Bahamas, on Wednesday, September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianAn evacuee rides in a Coast Guard helicopter after being rescued from Treasure Cay, Bahamas, on Wednesday, September 4.Hide Caption30 of 99Boats are piled up on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianBoats are piled up on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on September 4.Hide Caption31 of 99Roshane Eyma cries as she is greeted by members of her church on September 4.

She had been rescued and flown to Nassau, Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianRoshane Eyma cries as she is greeted by members of her church on September 4.

She had been rescued and flown to Nassau, Bahamas.Hide Caption32 of 99Marsh Harbour is seen from above on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianMarsh Harbour is seen from above on September 4.Hide Caption33 of 99Houses destroyed by Hurricane Dorian are seen on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianHouses destroyed by Hurricane Dorian are seen on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on September 4.Hide Caption34 of 99A resident recovers dishes from his son's home in Pine Bay, Bahamas, on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianA resident recovers dishes from his son's home in Pine Bay, Bahamas, on September 4.Hide Caption35 of 99An aerial view of damage on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island.Photos: Hurricane DorianAn aerial view of damage on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island.Hide Caption36 of 99A child walks past clothes laid out to dry in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianA child walks past clothes laid out to dry in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 4.Hide Caption37 of 99A broken plane rests on the side of a road in Freeport.Photos: Hurricane DorianA broken plane rests on the side of a road in Freeport.Hide Caption38 of 99Debris litters the Grand Bahama International Airport on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianDebris litters the Grand Bahama International Airport on September 4.Hide Caption39 of 99Volunteers receive relief supplies at the New Providence Community Center in Nassau.Photos: Hurricane DorianVolunteers receive relief supplies at the New Providence Community Center in Nassau.Hide Caption40 of 99Boats, docks and houses are destroyed on the island of Great Abaco.Photos: Hurricane DorianBoats, docks and houses are destroyed on the island of Great Abaco.Hide Caption41 of 99Braden Vick, right, and Scott Ray run along The Battery in Charleston, South Carolina, on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianBraden Vick, right, and Scott Ray run along The Battery in Charleston, South Carolina, on September 4.Hide Caption42 of 99Bob Quarles boards up his beach house in Oak Island, North Carolina, on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianBob Quarles boards up his beach house in Oak Island, North Carolina, on September 4.Hide Caption43 of 99A house is surrounded by floodwaters on Grand Bahama island.Photos: Hurricane DorianA house is surrounded by floodwaters on Grand Bahama island.Hide Caption44 of 99Debbie Pagan checks her raised furniture one last time before she and her husband evacuated their home in Tybee Island, Georgia, on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianDebbie Pagan checks her raised furniture one last time before she and her husband evacuated their home in Tybee Island, Georgia, on September 4.Hide Caption45 of 99Mailboxes are taped shut in Charleston on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianMailboxes are taped shut in Charleston on September 4.Hide Caption46 of 99This aerial image shows damage on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on Tuesday, September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianThis aerial image shows damage on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on Tuesday, September 3.Hide Caption47 of 99A family is escorted to a safe zone after being rescued in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 3.

Photos: Hurricane DorianA family is escorted to a safe zone after being rescued in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 3.Hide Caption48 of 99Julia Aylen carries her dog as she wades through waist-deep water near her home in Freeport on September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianJulia Aylen carries her dog as she wades through waist-deep water near her home in Freeport on September 3.Hide Caption49 of 99Damaged homes are seen in this aerial photograph from the Bahamas on September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianDamaged homes are seen in this aerial photograph from the Bahamas on September 3.Hide Caption50 of 99Volunteers walk down a flooded road as they work to rescue families near the Casuarina Bridge in Freeport on September 3.

Photos: Hurricane DorianVolunteers walk down a flooded road as they work to rescue families near the Casuarina Bridge in Freeport on September 3.Hide Caption51 of 99A car is submerged in Freeport floodwaters on September 3.

Photos: Hurricane DorianA car is submerged in Freeport floodwaters on September 3.Hide Caption52 of 99Residents wade through a flooded street in Freeport on September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianResidents wade through a flooded street in Freeport on September 3.Hide Caption53 of 99Eddie Wright and his dog, Vino, wait on a bus to evacuate Brunswick, Georgia.Photos: Hurricane DorianEddie Wright and his dog, Vino, wait on a bus to evacuate Brunswick, Georgia.Hide Caption54 of 99A house is flooded in Freeport on September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianA house is flooded in Freeport on September 3.Hide Caption55 of 99People gather donations at the Christ Episcopal Church in Miami.Photos: Hurricane DorianPeople gather donations at the Christ Episcopal Church in Miami.Hide Caption56 of 99Boats are piled up at a Bahamian port on Monday, September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianBoats are piled up at a Bahamian port on Monday, September 2.Hide Caption57 of 99A man walks through the rubble left by Hurricane Dorian in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man walks through the rubble left by Hurricane Dorian in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 2.Hide Caption58 of 99This September 2 photo provided by NASA shows the eye of Hurricane Dorian as seen from the International Space Station.

Photos: Hurricane DorianThis September 2 photo provided by NASA shows the eye of Hurricane Dorian as seen from the International Space Station.Hide Caption59 of 99Evacuation traffic is seen near South Carolina's coast on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianEvacuation traffic is seen near South Carolina's coast on September 2.Hide Caption60 of 99US Coast Guard helicopter crews have been helping with search-and-rescue efforts in the Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianUS Coast Guard helicopter crews have been helping with search-and-rescue efforts in the Bahamas.Hide Caption61 of 99A man crosses a street during a downpour in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man crosses a street during a downpour in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on September 2.Hide Caption62 of 99This aerial photo shows Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianThis aerial photo shows Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 2.Hide Caption63 of 99Agency officials brief Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Minnis and his cabinet members on September 2.

Minnis said many homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed or heavily damaged.

He called the devastation "unprecedented and extensive."Photos: Hurricane DorianAgency officials brief Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Minnis and his cabinet members on September 2.

Minnis said many homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed or heavily damaged.

He called the devastation "unprecedented and extensive."Hide Caption64 of 99Businesses are shuttered near Jetty Park in Fort Pierce, Florida, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianBusinesses are shuttered near Jetty Park in Fort Pierce, Florida, on September 2.Hide Caption65 of 99A boy stands near high surf in Vero Beach, Florida, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianA boy stands near high surf in Vero Beach, Florida, on September 2.Hide Caption66 of 99This view of the storm was taken from the International Space Station on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianThis view of the storm was taken from the International Space Station on September 2.Hide Caption67 of 99Dorian left heavy damage at this resort in Hope Town, Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianDorian left heavy damage at this resort in Hope Town, Bahamas.Hide Caption68 of 99Waves caused by Dorian crash into a man at the Jupiter Beach Park in Florida on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianWaves caused by Dorian crash into a man at the Jupiter Beach Park in Florida on September 2.Hide Caption69 of 99Strong winds blow the tops of trees and brush in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianStrong winds blow the tops of trees and brush in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 2.Hide Caption70 of 99A passenger looks at the flight board at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on September 2.

The airport canceled flights and closed because of winds caused by Dorian.Photos: Hurricane DorianA passenger looks at the flight board at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on September 2.

The airport canceled flights and closed because of winds caused by Dorian.Hide Caption71 of 99People watch the waves crash onto Vero Beach, Florida, on September 2.Photos: Hurricane DorianPeople watch the waves crash onto Vero Beach, Florida, on September 2.Hide Caption72 of 99Clouds loom over a lifeguard tower in Fort Lauderdale on September 2.

Photos: Hurricane DorianClouds loom over a lifeguard tower in Fort Lauderdale on September 2.Hide Caption73 of 99Beachgoers watch a man ride a kiteboard in Indialantic, Florida, on Sunday, September 1.Photos: Hurricane DorianBeachgoers watch a man ride a kiteboard in Indialantic, Florida, on Sunday, September 1.Hide Caption74 of 99Palm trees blow in strong winds prior to Dorian's landfall in Freeport.Photos: Hurricane DorianPalm trees blow in strong winds prior to Dorian's landfall in Freeport.Hide Caption75 of 99A view outside a car's windshield before Dorian hit Freeport on September 1.Photos: Hurricane DorianA view outside a car's windshield before Dorian hit Freeport on September 1.Hide Caption76 of 99Riverside Mobile Home Park residents Joe Lewis, left, and Rob Chambers work to secure an air conditioner before evacuating the park in Jensen Beach, Florida.Photos: Hurricane DorianRiverside Mobile Home Park residents Joe Lewis, left, and Rob Chambers work to secure an air conditioner before evacuating the park in Jensen Beach, Florida.Hide Caption77 of 99A man places a shutter in a window in Lake Worth, Florida.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man places a shutter in a window in Lake Worth, Florida.Hide Caption78 of 99Passengers arrive at Orlando International Airport on Saturday, August 31.Photos: Hurricane DorianPassengers arrive at Orlando International Airport on Saturday, August 31.Hide Caption79 of 99Workers install storm shutters in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianWorkers install storm shutters in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas.Hide Caption80 of 99NASA employees watch as the Artemis launch tower is rolled back inside a building at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.Photos: Hurricane DorianNASA employees watch as the Artemis launch tower is rolled back inside a building at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.Hide Caption81 of 99Matt Rohrer loads sandbags in the back of his vehicle in Flagler Beach, Florida, on Friday, August 30.Photos: Hurricane DorianMatt Rohrer loads sandbags in the back of his vehicle in Flagler Beach, Florida, on Friday, August 30.Hide Caption82 of 99Workers at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Florida, move an Allosaurus statue on August 30.Photos: Hurricane DorianWorkers at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Florida, move an Allosaurus statue on August 30.Hide Caption83 of 99Shoppers wait in line before sunrise for a Sam's Club store to open in Kissimmee, Florida.Photos: Hurricane DorianShoppers wait in line before sunrise for a Sam's Club store to open in Kissimmee, Florida.Hide Caption84 of 99A supervised work crew of female jail prisoners fills sandbags in Titusville, Florida, on Thursday, August 29.Photos: Hurricane DorianA supervised work crew of female jail prisoners fills sandbags in Titusville, Florida, on Thursday, August 29.Hide Caption85 of 99"Here's a look at #HurricaneDorian from @Space_Station," said astronaut Andrew Morgan, who <a href="https://www.news.lk/https://twitter.com/AstroDrewMorgan/status/1167447150478934016" target="_blank">posted this photo to Twitter.</a> "I caught this shot (August 29) as it traveled across the Caribbean north of Haiti and the Dominican Republic."Photos: Hurricane Dorian"Here's a look at #HurricaneDorian from @Space_Station," said astronaut Andrew Morgan, who posted this photo to Twitter.

"I caught this shot (August 29) as it traveled across the Caribbean north of Haiti and the Dominican Republic."Hide Caption86 of 99Shoppers wait in long lines at a Costco in Davie, Florida, on August 29.Photos: Hurricane DorianShoppers wait in long lines at a Costco in Davie, Florida, on August 29.Hide Caption87 of 99A man fills containers with gasoline in Hialeah, Florida, on August 29.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man fills containers with gasoline in Hialeah, Florida, on August 29.Hide Caption88 of 99A man rides a bike by a Miami Beach building with boarded-up windows on August 29.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man rides a bike by a Miami Beach building with boarded-up windows on August 29.Hide Caption89 of 99Dozens of Orange County residents fill sandbags at Blanchard Park in Orlando on Wednesday, August 28.Photos: Hurricane DorianDozens of Orange County residents fill sandbags at Blanchard Park in Orlando on Wednesday, August 28.Hide Caption90 of 99Empty shelves at a supermarket in Patillas, Puerto Rico, on August 28.Photos: Hurricane DorianEmpty shelves at a supermarket in Patillas, Puerto Rico, on August 28.Hide Caption91 of 99People stock up with groceries and water in Fort Lauderdale.Photos: Hurricane DorianPeople stock up with groceries and water in Fort Lauderdale.Hide Caption92 of 99Ya Mary Morales and Henry Sustache put plywood over the windows of their home in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, on August 28.

Puerto Rico was ultimately spared the brunt of hurricane-force winds.Photos: Hurricane DorianYa Mary Morales and Henry Sustache put plywood over the windows of their home in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, on August 28.

Puerto Rico was ultimately spared the brunt of hurricane-force winds.Hide Caption93 of 99Workers prepare a store's exterior in Humacao, Puerto Rico, on August 28.Photos: Hurricane DorianWorkers prepare a store's exterior in Humacao, Puerto Rico, on August 28.Hide Caption94 of 99Cars line up for fuel at a gas station in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, on Tuesday, August 27.Photos: Hurricane DorianCars line up for fuel at a gas station in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, on Tuesday, August 27.Hide Caption95 of 99Men board up a shop's windows in Boqueron, Puerto Rico, on August 27.Photos: Hurricane DorianMen board up a shop's windows in Boqueron, Puerto Rico, on August 27.Hide Caption96 of 99Municipal employees clear debris in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on August 27.Photos: Hurricane DorianMunicipal employees clear debris in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on August 27.Hide Caption97 of 99Residents board up a storefront pharmacy in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Monday, August 26.Photos: Hurricane DorianResidents board up a storefront pharmacy in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Monday, August 26.Hide Caption98 of 99Residents stand in line at a grocery store in Bridgetown on August 26.Photos: Hurricane DorianResidents stand in line at a grocery store in Bridgetown on August 26.Hide Caption99 of 99A body is carried out of the Mudd neighborhood in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on Monday, September 9.Photos: Hurricane DorianA body is carried out of the Mudd neighborhood in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on Monday, September 9.Hide Caption1 of 99Homes are in ruins one week after Dorian hit Marsh Harbour.Photos: Hurricane DorianHomes are in ruins one week after Dorian hit Marsh Harbour.Hide Caption2 of 99A photo album is seen amid the debris in Marsh Harbour on Sunday, September 8.Photos: Hurricane DorianA photo album is seen amid the debris in Marsh Harbour on Sunday, September 8.Hide Caption3 of 99A damaged home in Hope Town, Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianA damaged home in Hope Town, Bahamas.Hide Caption4 of 99A toppled building crane is draped over a new construction project in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on September 9.Photos: Hurricane DorianA toppled building crane is draped over a new construction project in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on September 9.Hide Caption5 of 99Bodies are loaded onto a plane in Marsh Harbour on Saturday, September 7.Photos: Hurricane DorianBodies are loaded onto a plane in Marsh Harbour on Saturday, September 7.Hide Caption6 of 99This aerial photo, taken on September 7, shows damage at the South Riding Point oil-storage facility in the Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianThis aerial photo, taken on September 7, shows damage at the South Riding Point oil-storage facility in the Bahamas.Hide Caption7 of 99Boxes of food are loaded onto trucks in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 7.Photos: Hurricane DorianBoxes of food are loaded onto trucks in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 7.Hide Caption8 of 99People reach out for beverages as they await evacuation in Marsh Harbour.Photos: Hurricane DorianPeople reach out for beverages as they await evacuation in Marsh Harbour.Hide Caption9 of 99Evacuees from the Bahamas rest on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship after it arrived in Freeport on September 7.

The ship delivered thousands of meals and cases of bottled water.Photos: Hurricane DorianEvacuees from the Bahamas rest on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship after it arrived in Freeport on September 7.

The ship delivered thousands of meals and cases of bottled water.Hide Caption10 of 99People wait to leave Marsh Harbour on September 7.Photos: Hurricane DorianPeople wait to leave Marsh Harbour on September 7.Hide Caption11 of 99Waves crash into boats in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as Hurricane Dorian approached on September 7.Photos: Hurricane DorianWaves crash into boats in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as Hurricane Dorian approached on September 7.Hide Caption12 of 99A man looks a tree that fell in Moncton, New Brunswick, on September 7.

Photos: Hurricane DorianA man looks a tree that fell in Moncton, New Brunswick, on September 7.Hide Caption13 of 99A man surveys damage at the Boardwalk RV Park in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, on Friday, September 6.Photos: Hurricane DorianA man surveys damage at the Boardwalk RV Park in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, on Friday, September 6.Hide Caption14 of 99Bryan Philips walks with his dog on a flooded road in Salvo, North Carolina, on September 6.Photos: Hurricane DorianBryan Philips walks with his dog on a flooded road in Salvo, North Carolina, on September 6.Hide Caption15 of 99Evacuees wait to leave Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianEvacuees wait to leave Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas.Hide Caption16 of 99A fallen tree lies on top of a vehicle in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, on September 6.Photos: Hurricane DorianA fallen tree lies on top of a vehicle in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, on September 6.Hide Caption17 of 99Schemelda Saintilien walks past debris and damaged houses on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island.Photos: Hurricane DorianSchemelda Saintilien walks past debris and damaged houses on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island.Hide Caption18 of 99Police Officer Curtis Resor, left, and Sgt.

Michael Stephens check a sailboat for occupants in Beaufort, North Carolina, on September 6.Photos: Hurricane DorianPolice Officer Curtis Resor, left, and Sgt.

Michael Stephens check a sailboat for occupants in Beaufort, North Carolina, on September 6.Hide Caption19 of 99Homes flattened by Hurricane Dorian are seen on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on Thursday, September 5.Photos: Hurricane DorianHomes flattened by Hurricane Dorian are seen on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on Thursday, September 5.Hide Caption20 of 99Rescue workers recover a body in Marsh Harbour on September 5.Photos: Hurricane DorianRescue workers recover a body in Marsh Harbour on September 5.Hide Caption21 of 99Two men stand amid the destruction in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 5.Photos: Hurricane DorianTwo men stand amid the destruction in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 5.Hide Caption22 of 99A woman from the Bahamas speaks on a cell phone after evacuating on September 5.

Photos: Hurricane DorianA woman from the Bahamas speaks on a cell phone after evacuating on September 5.Hide Caption23 of 99A woman battles rain and wind in Charleston, South Carolina, on September 5.

Photos: Hurricane DorianA woman battles rain and wind in Charleston, South Carolina, on September 5.Hide Caption24 of 99Utility crews work on restoring power in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on September 5.

Photos: Hurricane DorianUtility crews work on restoring power in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on September 5.Hide Caption25 of 99Rescue workers walk through floodwaters in Little River, South Carolina, on September 5.

Photos: Hurricane DorianRescue workers walk through floodwaters in Little River, South Carolina, on September 5.Hide Caption26 of 99Workers try to restore power after a tornado hit Emerald Isle, North Carolina, on September 5.

Several tornadoes were reported in the Carolinas.

Photos: Hurricane DorianWorkers try to restore power after a tornado hit Emerald Isle, North Carolina, on September 5.

Several tornadoes were reported in the Carolinas.Hide Caption27 of 99Emerald Isle employees work to clear a road after a tornado hit.Photos: Hurricane DorianEmerald Isle employees work to clear a road after a tornado hit.Hide Caption28 of 99An aerial view of Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 5.Photos: Hurricane DorianAn aerial view of Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on September 5.Hide Caption29 of 99An evacuee rides in a Coast Guard helicopter after being rescued from Treasure Cay, Bahamas, on Wednesday, September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianAn evacuee rides in a Coast Guard helicopter after being rescued from Treasure Cay, Bahamas, on Wednesday, September 4.Hide Caption30 of 99Boats are piled up on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianBoats are piled up on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on September 4.Hide Caption31 of 99Roshane Eyma cries as she is greeted by members of her church on September 4.

She had been rescued and flown to Nassau, Bahamas.Photos: Hurricane DorianRoshane Eyma cries as she is greeted by members of her church on September 4.

She had been rescued and flown to Nassau, Bahamas.Hide Caption32 of 99Marsh Harbour is seen from above on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianMarsh Harbour is seen from above on September 4.Hide Caption33 of 99Houses destroyed by Hurricane Dorian are seen on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianHouses destroyed by Hurricane Dorian are seen on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on September 4.Hide Caption34 of 99A resident recovers dishes from his son's home in Pine Bay, Bahamas, on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianA resident recovers dishes from his son's home in Pine Bay, Bahamas, on September 4.Hide Caption35 of 99An aerial view of damage on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island.Photos: Hurricane DorianAn aerial view of damage on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island.Hide Caption36 of 99A child walks past clothes laid out to dry in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianA child walks past clothes laid out to dry in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 4.Hide Caption37 of 99A broken plane rests on the side of a road in Freeport.Photos: Hurricane DorianA broken plane rests on the side of a road in Freeport.Hide Caption38 of 99Debris litters the Grand Bahama International Airport on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianDebris litters the Grand Bahama International Airport on September 4.Hide Caption39 of 99Volunteers receive relief supplies at the New Providence Community Center in Nassau.Photos: Hurricane DorianVolunteers receive relief supplies at the New Providence Community Center in Nassau.Hide Caption40 of 99Boats, docks and houses are destroyed on the island of Great Abaco.Photos: Hurricane DorianBoats, docks and houses are destroyed on the island of Great Abaco.Hide Caption41 of 99Braden Vick, right, and Scott Ray run along The Battery in Charleston, South Carolina, on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianBraden Vick, right, and Scott Ray run along The Battery in Charleston, South Carolina, on September 4.Hide Caption42 of 99Bob Quarles boards up his beach house in Oak Island, North Carolina, on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianBob Quarles boards up his beach house in Oak Island, North Carolina, on September 4.Hide Caption43 of 99A house is surrounded by floodwaters on Grand Bahama island.Photos: Hurricane DorianA house is surrounded by floodwaters on Grand Bahama island.Hide Caption44 of 99Debbie Pagan checks her raised furniture one last time before she and her husband evacuated their home in Tybee Island, Georgia, on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianDebbie Pagan checks her raised furniture one last time before she and her husband evacuated their home in Tybee Island, Georgia, on September 4.Hide Caption45 of 99Mailboxes are taped shut in Charleston on September 4.Photos: Hurricane DorianMailboxes are taped shut in Charleston on September 4.Hide Caption46 of 99This aerial image shows damage on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on Tuesday, September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianThis aerial image shows damage on the Bahamas' Great Abaco island on Tuesday, September 3.Hide Caption47 of 99A family is escorted to a safe zone after being rescued in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 3.

Photos: Hurricane DorianA family is escorted to a safe zone after being rescued in Freeport, Bahamas, on September 3.Hide Caption48 of 99Julia Aylen carries her dog as she wades through waist-deep water near her home in Freeport on September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianJulia Aylen carries her dog as she wades through waist-deep water near her home in Freeport on September 3.Hide Caption49 of 99Damaged homes are seen in this aerial photograph from the Bahamas on September 3.Photos: Hurricane DorianDamaged homes are seen in this aerial photograph from the Bahamas on September 3.Hide Caption50 of 9902b dorian bahamas 090803 dorian bahamas 090904 dorian bahamas 090801 dorian bahamas 090805 dorian bahamas 090808 dorian bahamas 090705 dorian bahamas 090709 dorian bahamas 0907 RESTRICTED11 dorian bahamas 090706 dorian bahamas 090710 dorian bahamas 090714 dorian nova scotia 090712 dorian new brunswick 090713 dorian NC 0906 RESTRICTED05 dorian NC 090602 dorian BAHAMAS 090601 dorian SC 090603 dorian BAHAMAS 090604 dorian NC 090606 dorian 090508 dorian 0905 Great Abaco Island09 dorian 0905 Great Abaco Island10 dorian 0905 Great Abaco Island11 dorian 0905 Charleston12 dorian 0905 myrtle beach13 dorian 0905 myrtle beach 01 nc tornado dorian 090502 nc tornado dorian 090502 dorian 090503 dorian 090505 dorian 0090529 dorian 0904 bahamas04 dorian 090522 dorian 090409 dorian 090423 dorian 090419 dorian 090416 dorian 090410 dorian 090421 dorian 090424 dorian 090420 dorian 090413B dorian 090414 dorian 090408 dorian 090411 dorian 090405 dorian bahamas aerials14 hurricane dorian 090310 Hurricane Dorian 090303 dorian 090419 hurricane dorian 090304 Hurricane Dorian 090305 Hurricane Dorian 090306 Hurricane Dorian 090307 Hurricane Dorian 090308 Hurricane Dorian 090317 Hurricane Dorian 090201 dorian 090518 hurricane dorian 090316 Hurricane Dorian 0902 RESTRICTED18 Hurricane Dorian 090212 hurricane dorian 090210 hurricane dorian 090208 hurricane dorian 0902 prime minister13 hurricane dorian 090211 hurricane dorian 090201 hurricane dorian 0902 international space station01 Hope Town Dorian damage 0902 SCREENGRAB05 hurricane dorian 0902 RESTRICTED03 hurricane dorian 090207 hurricane dorian 090206 hurricane dorian 0902 RESTRICTED09 hurricane dorian 090204 hurricane dorian 0902 RESTRICTED07 hurricane dorian 090112 hurricane dorian 090105 hurricane dorian 090104 hurricane dorian 0901bpt102 dorian 0831201901 dorian prep 0831 BAHAMAS05 dorian 083003B dorian 083004 dorian 083001 dorian 083003 dorian 082902 dorian 083001 dorian 082902 dorian 082902 hurricane dorian 19082902 dorian FL 082909 ts dorian 082801 dorian FL 082902 ts dorian 082808 ts dorian 082807 ts dorian 082803 ts dorian 082804 ts dorian 082805 ts dorian 082806 ts dorian 08282,500 people are listed as missingThe first sweep of hard-hit northern islands -- where some 70,000 people have lost almost everything -- has been completed, including at least a first check for anyone in need of rescue, food or water and an assessment of damage and sanitation needs, said Daniel Gajewski of Fairfax County, Virginia's Urban Search and Rescue team.'They are fighting for water to bathe.

Water to drink.' Evacuees describe devastation in Bahamas after Dorian'They are fighting for water to bathe.

Water to drink.' Evacuees describe devastation in Bahamas after Dorian"Lately it has been a lot of reconnaissance, a lot of building structures, and then from there we're getting a pulse on the locals," said Gajewski, who was deployed through the US Agency for International Development, or USAID.Dorian's official death toll in the Bahamas now stands at 50, police said, though the grim number is expected to rise.

Some 2,500 people are listed as missing in a government registry, Bahamas' National Emergency Management Agency's spokesman Carl Smith said Wednesday, though he warned that each name was not confirmed.USAID will continue to help with recovery efforts, taking cues from the Bahamian government, the agency said.

Many locals have lost everything and have no insurance because costs had skyrocketed in recent years.So far, about 5,000 people have escaped the Abaco Islands.

And while Prime Hubert Minnis has said evacuees will be able to come back, no one knows how long the recovery will take.Other residents remain stuck in precarious conditions."So many people here are living in homes that are not suitable to be lived in here in Freeport and in Grand Abaco," CNN's Patrick Oppmann said Tuesday from the city on Grand Bahama island.'We need help, lots of help'People in Fox Town, on Little Abaco Island, had been totally cut off until a British ship, RFA Mounts Bay, arrived to deliver water, food rations, emergency shelter kits and hygiene kits, said its commanding officer, Captain Robert Anders.Here's how you can help Hurricane Dorian victims Here's how you can help Hurricane Dorian victims"There are a lot of people there and they haven't had any food or water," he told CNN.

"They had not seen any people."In Marsh Harbour, about 1,100 buildings were destroyed, according to satellite images from the humanitarian agency, Map Action.Just a ferry ride away, back on Great Guana Cay, residents are grateful to the affluent benefactors whose local ties moved them to dispatch aid days before the authorities arrived."I guess it's time to bury the hatchet with Baker's Bay," Albury, the fire chief, said.Still, they struggle to grasp the rebuilding task ahead."This is going to take a lot of money, a lot of time and a lot of dedication," he said.

"We need help, lots of help."