Torres arrives in Bahamas with planeload of food, relief supplies

Local developer Sidney Torres says the first planeload of food and medical supplies is due to arrive in the Bahamas this afternoon.

First of many cargo planes getting ready to land in 40 minutes in the Bahamas with medical supplies and food--❤️------ pic.twitter.com/6elAVpUhE3

Torres, who is developing his second resort project in the island chain, began organizing the relief effort when the storm was still raging across the Bahamas. 

Here in NOLA we know how difficult it is to get back on our feet after a devastating storm. We’re proud to support the #HurricaneDorianRelief by sending off medical supplies. Thank you to @SidneyDTorresIV for coordinating the efforts to provide resources to the people affected. pic.twitter.com/0zUZbjHjoN

@DIS_Louisiana &Dr. John Hamide Thank you for your generous donation-------- pic.twitter.com/yLIuaUM5Oq

He says each box of supplies can sustain a family for three or four days. 

It’s not the first time Torres has undertaken relief efforts, having delivered goods to Puerto Rico and Haiti in recent years.