NSWCPC sends aid to Bahamas

PANAMA CITY, Fla. - After Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas, employees from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City, Fla., (NSWCPC) rallied to collect supplies to aid with relief efforts by those affected by the Category 5 storm. Eric Pierce, Human Systems Integration lead at NSWCPC, said he started this effort when he could not find another means of donating. Hurricane Michael caused horrendous damage to Panama City in October 2018, “but at least it kept moving,” he said. Dorian battered the islands for 30 hours. “It's a miracle anyone survived.” Paula Oliver, NSWCPC Test, Evaluation, and Prototype Fabrication Division administrative assistant, said she and Pierce wanted to pay it forward for the aid the Panhandle got after Michael. Once the word got out, NSWCPC employees joined in to donated work gloves, water, baby supplies, pet food, toiletries, clothing, and non-perishable food items, among other disaster relief items. Pierce delivered the supplies to a drop-off zone in South Florida where the supplies were transported to the Bahamas via private planes. (Source: NSWCPC 09/10/19)