During the month of October, 2016, hurricane Matthew struck with force and devastation in Nassau, Bahamas. Matthew hit the island with 140 mph winds and even higher gusts. The storm was rated as a Category 4 tearing off roofs, toppling trees and power lines, flooding homes and marooning thousands of residents and tourists in Nassau. Roswell Rotary jumped in to support the relief efforts with a donation of $1,000.