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At a Glance At least 30 people who were trapped in their homes by floodwaters in New Providence have been rescued.

Government offices have been shut down until further notice.

The Bahamas continues its recovery and cleanup efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, the lethal storm that lashed Nassau with widespread flooding on Thursday. Matthew forced residents to flee their homes, damaged structures and downed trees and power lines.

But on Saturday, hospitals, banks and businesses have started resuming services. All airports in the Bahamas are open on Saturday for normal operation, the Department of Civil Aviation announced on Friday night, according to Tribune 242.

In response to the loss of power and the widespread damage around the Bahamas, the local Red Cross response teams have prepared 12,000 food kits, including canned food, rice, sugar, and flour— enough for 6,000 people for three days, according to the organization’s official statement.

To assist more people affected, Bahamas Red Cross has issued a request for food and hurricane supplies. Items needed include: rice, flour, oatmeal, sugar, tuna, canned spaghetti, sardines, fruit cup, peanut butter, jam, corn beef and evaporated milk. It is also seeking donations of furniture and bedding.

Thursday the Bahamas National Emergency Agency told the Associated Press that authorities have rescued at least 30 people who were trapped in their homes by floodwaters on the island of New Providence.

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Storm surge in Faith Gardens in southern New Providence forced residents from their homes Thursday , The Nassau Guardian reports. Many residents are yet unable to return home.

"At one point there wasn't anything, just a lot of breeze," 15-year-old resident Ebony Thompson told The Nassau Guardian. "Then all of a sudden, the water went from nothing to two feet of water."

The Bahamas Department of Meteorology issued an All Clear for islands in the Southeast Bahamas , including Inagua, Ragged Island, Mayaguana, Acklins, Crooked Island, Long Cay and Samana Cay, the Bahamas Press reports. However, residents have been advised to exercise caution when going out because there may be downed power lines and possibly contaminated standing water. Roads and pathways could also be impassable due to debris, fallen trees and other hazardous materials.

RUBIS Bahamas said Thursday that it foresees an extensive cleanup effort after at least two of the company's service stations in New Providence sustained substantial damages, Tribune242 reports. The roof of the company's garage on East Bay Street collapsed and one in western New Providence reportedly lost its entire roof.

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A family in Pinewood had to be evacuated after the roof of their home caved in Thursday morning, Tribune242 also reports. The family was able to make it out to safety on their own.

The Department of Meteorology in Nassau had to be evacuated to the Nassau Airport after a window shutter came loose and the window was shattered by strong winds, according to the Miami Herald. Smith's Hotel also had to be evacuated after its roof was blown off, and Riu Palace sustained extensive exterior damage with part of the facade ripped off, exposing rooms.

Lynden Pindling International Airport will remain closed Friday as the Nassau Airport Development Company begins its clear up operation, Tribune242 reports.

Bahamas Power and Light said Thursday that it is preparing to begin its initial stage of restoration in New Providence , according to The Bahamas Weekly. The utility has already carried out assessments of its Blue Hills Power Station, as well as several substations, and is now prepared to provide service to critical departments such as the Princess Margaret Hospital and the Royal Bahamas Police Force Headquarters.

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Authorities initiated a controlled shut down of electricity when winds reached 40 mph to protect the grid, reports BahamasLocal.com. The major tourist hotels are on generator power.

Evacuation orders were issued Wednesday in Grand Bahamas for residents in West End, outlying settlements along the southern coast and in East Grand Bahama, Tribune242.com also reports. Princess Margaret Hospital in Nassau said only senior citizens with medical emergencies are to be brought to the Accident and Emergency department during the storm.

Government offices in New Providence and Grand Bahama were shut down Tuesday until further notice , reports the Bahamas Press.

The storm prompted a change in itineraries for several cruise ships bound for the Bahamas, according to Cruise Critic.

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