NGOs hit out at ID rule for Dorian relief (Eyewitness News)

“The demand for documentation makes it even more difficult for people to access necessary resources,” said Wallace, who coordinates hurricane relief efforts by Equality Bahamas and Lend a Hand Bahamas.

“Food, water, hygiene products, and baby items are not ordinarily scarce, but have been challenging, to varying degrees dependent on identity and personal resources, for people directly impacted by Hurricane Dorian to find and attain.

She continued: “Transportation is one of the major issues faced when trying to collect items from distribution centers and attempting to replace lost documents.

“We need to ensure that we – the government, NGOs, private sector actors, and citizens – put the emphasis where it is needed most.”