Private organizations and individuals take the lead. As they should.

There is no doubt Joaquin dealt the Southern islands of The Bahamas a devastating blow, but it is heartwarming to see how Bahamians are responding.

From local pilots and airlines, to civic groups, to churches, it's wonderful to see.

It will be a slow process getting back to normal in the islands most affected, but family, friends and interested citizens can and will make a difference.

A special mention for Dr. Harry Munnings and his pilot network for getting a jump start on all the initial surveillance efforts.

The Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas info can be found here…

Support the Rotary Hurricane Joaquin Bahamas Relief Fund here…

News updates by The Tribune can be found here…

Odyssey Aviation Bahamas is also helping here…

Trans Island Airways has some interesting posts here…

Stephen Aranha is doing some good stuff about recovery efforts at his blog here…