Hurricane Dorian has had a catastrophic impact on the Bahamas, destroying or severely damaging as many as 13,000 houses.
The International Red Cross says shelter, clean water and medical supplies are urgently needed in the Abaco islands, where homes are underwater.
The storm, which has weakened to a Category 4, is now heading towards the United States and Florida is bracing for Dorian to arrive.
RNZ correspondent Matthew Peddie from WMFE Florida radio had the latest details for Corin Dann.
