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The most recent updates can be found on another page
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Travel Warning United States Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs Washington, DC 20520 ____________________________________ This information is current as of today, Wed Sep 15 14:58:06 2004. Wed Sep 15 14:20:16 2004. CAYMAN ISLANDS September 14, 2004 This Travel Warning is being issued to urge U.S. citizens to avoid travel to the Cayman Islands at this time due to the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan. This supercedes the Public Announcement dated September 9, 2004. U.S. citizens in The Cayman Islands are urged to depart as soon as safe transportation is available. Hurricane Ivan caused significant damage in the Cayman Islands and flooding is widespread. Telephone service is largely unavailable. If unable to immediately depart, U.S. citizens are advised to locate shelter, monitor media reports, and follow all official instructions. Visitors to The Cayman Islands should be familiar with their hotel evacuation plans, policies, or procedures. The U.S. Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica, which has consular jurisdiction over the Cayman Islands, has closed for all but emergency American Citizens Services. A small number of consular officers will be available, but the ability to provide assistance is limited. Americans living or traveling in The Cayman Islands are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy in Kingston through the State Department's travel registration website at https://travelregistration.state.gov. Updated information on travel in The Cayman Islands may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States, or from overseas, 1-317-472-2328. For further information please consult the Consular Information Sheet for The Cayman Islands available via the Internet at http://travel.state.gov or contact the U.S. Embassy in Kingston at 876-929-8780 or 876-929-5374. Please also see the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement. |
| - IMPORTANT INFO FOR CANADIANS IN GRAND CAYMAN OR FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVERELATIVES IN GRAND CAYMANS | |
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My sister lives in Cayman and all is well but there has been very few pictures on the web of the condition of the island. I am posting them on a site that I have at this URL. http://www.marek.qc.ca/cayman_ivan/photos.asp Every picture I find I'm gonna post. Thanks and God help everyone there to be safe and well. Marek Zyskowski marek_zyskowski@hotmail.com http://www.marek.qc.ca |
| - Open Letter CaymanNetNews.com |
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Urgent US military intervention needed in Grand Cayman
The following is the full text of an
open letter from Mr Timothy Adam
Chief Executive, Cable & Wireless
(Cayman Islands) Ltd
Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Grand Cayman urgently needs military intervention to restore and to
preserve law and order. This needs to happen TODAY.
Read more: http://caymannetnews.com/2004/09/738/letter.shtml
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**** Caribbean Hurricane Network - http://stormcarib.com/
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| - Canadians (Eric Cronier and family) getting flights off island |
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Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 16:08:17 -0400 (EDT) From: Cathy Spooner Subject: Canadians (Eric Cronier and family) getting flights off island Found Eric Cronier and Family Eric talked to his mom (Oshawa Ontario Canada) briefly this morning and said he and family will fly out either today or tomorrow and will get to Windsor Ontario - I assume that is via connection from Miami as other posts indicate that Cayman Airlines is flying people out for free (first come first serve - long lines) but only to Miami. In other posts it indicates that they are trying to get all non- essential people off the island ASAP to lessen the strain on resources there. Cathy Spooner Ottawa Canada |
| - George town villas |
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---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 16:05:34 -0400 From: Neal Sangal <sangaln_AT_gmail.com> Confirmed report from manager of George town villas: Mass destruction... Many units destroyed, though some spared, including ocean front 2nd story unit. Karris and family safe, though confirmed no power, no water, and have been told it will take 6 weeks for power to reach seven mile beach. Confirmed looting and martial law, as well as trying hard to stay in good spirits. The UN will visit the Caymans. one last thing LAND LINES ARE NOW WORKING. I tried and they worked. |
| - Cayman Tourism Dept info |
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Author: Julia Plumley (---.sympatico.ca) Date: 09-15-04 15:34 Last night i had a very long conversation with gareth jagger who evacuated to nyc, he works for cayman tourism dept. he is in nyc office with pilar bush and they are using the PR firm with whom the Tourism Dept. has worked with for the last number of years to get things rolling. they want to dispell fears, criticism going around the internet that the CI govt ins't doing anything, or enough., they say there is alot going on behind the scenes and want me to post to make people aware. here is a run-down: -U.N. relief to go in to cayman today -another high powered UK relief agency going in today -strong links/workings with UK gov't and C,I gov't, C.I. govenor heavily involved. -developing outreach progs with : NYC fire dept who will go down, HomeDepot in Northeast USA, wholesalers, airlines, -FCCA (federated caribb cruise assoc) loaded up ships with relief and heading down -there are 12 round trip flights in/out of cayman today -cayman airways big asset, this is when it pays to have a national carrier -want to calm the brewing hysteria over death count...from extremely reliable sources they hear that there has NOT been any reports of death. (i have asked peter oneill everytime we speak and he says no deaths reported..as of mid morning today) -as of yesterday afternoon there have been a great number of donations to the Cayman Hurricane Fund. -26 satellite phones when to cayman yesterday that was the gist of it, i am in constant contact with them they like to get first hand account info and know of any one who can make donationsior provide contacts to those who may help i.e. wholesalers, retailers, transporters i.e. for aircraft, delivery etc., furniture and appliance providers when it comes to rebuilding, construction and repair materials, etc Julia Plumley |
| - Situation Report on Tourism impact of Ivan in Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Grenada |
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ISSUED BY: Caribbean Tourism Organisation DATE: September 14, 2004 The following release is distributed as a courtesy by the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency. STATEMENT BY THE CARIBBEAN TOURISM ORGANIZATION (CTO) ON THE IMPACT OF HURRICANE IVAN ON CTO MEMBER STATES Sept. 14, 2004 12:00 p.m.- Here is the latest information on CTO member countries impacted by Hurricanes as of noon today. CAYMAN ISLANDS The Dept. of Tourism offices on Grand Cayman were severely damaged and remain closed. Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are in good shape and have mobilized to help relief efforts for Grand Cayman. Road networks are intact, but some are still obstructed Cayman Airways, the national airline, has been coordinating emergency flights into Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac from Houston, Tampa and Miami. Cayman Airways flights will take US citizens back to the United States on these emergency flights. Owen Roberts International Airport is open for restricted flights only and Cayman Airways has cancelled all of its commercial flights through the end of the day Wednesday due to the closure of the Owen Roberts International Airport. The airline says it is evaluating the situation and will resume operation as soon as it is safe and possible to do so. Cayman Bracs Gerrard Smith International Airport is open for restricted flights only. Cell phones are working, although the volume of calls makes if difficult to make contact as circuits are almost permanently busy. Land phone lines remain down, but the telephone company, Cable and Wireless is reporting that its core network systems for fixed lines for local and international calling and its mobile service are up and running. The Department of Tourism has set up Cayman Islands Hurricane Relief Fund. The account number is 621506296065 with Chase Manhattan Banks. The wiring instructions follow: JPMorgan Chase Bank, 60 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10165,. ABA # 021000021. Swift Code for international use only: CHASUS33 GRENADA The airport is functional with air traffic control, Customs and Immigration in place. Air Jamaica, Air Caribes, LIAT and Caribbean Star have restarted limited service. LIAT CEO Gary Cullen has told CTO that the regional carrier is putting on four scheduled daily flights from Port of Spain, Barbados and St. Vincent into Grenada. The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (CDERA) has advised that until the runway lights can be restored, air transport is limited to daylight operation. Also, there is still no public ground transport, such as taxis or buses, at the airport. JAMAICA The Port Authority of Jamaica has advised CTO that the port sustained minimal damage and both the Montego Bay and Ocho Rios cruise ports will reopen today. The first cruise ship since the passage of Hurricane Ivan, a vessel from Princess Cruises, is expected to dock at Montego Bay tomorrow. The Port Authority is expecting word later today on whether or not Royal Caribbean will call in Ocho Rios tomorrow. The cruise schedule will be back to normal next week. Couples Resorts has informed CTO that its Resort in Negril will not be accepting any new arrivals until Sunday 19th September at the earliest. Couples Resorts has indicated that its Hurricane Policy is as follows 1. On property guests: If guests feel the need to leave, we will either refund them for their unused portion of their stay OR issue a credit for travel up to one year for the number of nights interrupted. 2. Arriving Guests: In the event that guests are unable to arrive as scheduled, we will offer them the following options: A. They can arrive after the storm passes. Either for the same number of nights, in which case, we will make every effort to confirm the dates and categories, but guarantee no (hotel) rate increase - OR - stay for fewer nights, in which case they will be refunded for the interrupted nights. B. We will issue a full credit for travel up to one year. We will guarantee the rate paid, regardless of the season they travel except for the following blackouts dates: All Resorts: December 25, 2004 - January 2, 2005, February 10 - 22, 2005, June 30 - July 11, 2005 Plus: Couples Ocho Rios January 15 - 23, 2005 Couples Negril/ Couples Swept Away (Negril) Oct 7-10, 2004 and Oct 6 - 9, 2005 C. Full refunds will be allowed if, at resort discretion, a decision is made to close the resorts to any new arrivals. The refund will apply during the closed period. |
| - Morritt's News (East End) |
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Latest Update: September 15, 2004, Noon. NEWS FROM MORRITT’S ! I just talked to David Morritt (9:45 EST), who left on a Cayman Air flight from Tampa yesterday and is now at the resort. The resort has held up very well considering the extent of the winds and the storm surge that Grand Cayman got! Cayman Air flew all around the island so the passengers could see the hurricane effects of the whole island. There is much damage throughout the island (especially the Georgetown, 7 mile beach, South Sound and Bodden Town areas) but we are sure the Government will organize rebuilding as soon as possible. A summary from David relating to Morritt’s… - Travel is mainly on bikes and foot as gas is at a minimum. Roads are being cleared - Frank Sound road and Northside highway are fine and appears the damage along that route was minimal - There are many of our maintenance men already at the resort starting on the cleaning - Roofs of Tortuga units, ocean side, and the main building roof will need to be replaced. There is some damage to the Grand roofs - All buildings standing and appear to be okay. Top floor units in pretty good shape. - Ocean units, first floor will need to be completely redone - Dock is gone - Tortuga Divers building will need to be replaced - Main building restaurant and lobby will need to be completely redone - We have security on the property - We have a lot of beach! - We are starting the clean-up right now. Many staff starting to come and assist with the process Cameron (head of our maintenance) indicated that we have been sending food and supplies to the 2 East End shelters for a few days. The shelters were housing about 500 people. All people are okay. Steve Cummins is making sure our guests who were in the shelters have transportation arranged to fly out as soon as possible. Steve and Keysha are accounting for all staff and all are okay that have been contacted. We will have more on this later. Steve and Cameron are putting together lists for needed materials, food and supplies for our people and for East End people. We are in process of forming a not for profit entity to address relief efforts for Grand Cayman, especially the East End people. We will have more on that very soon. David is excited for the future and ready to get going. We have been working for some time on various redesigns for parts of Morritt’s, so what we are facing is not very much out of line with changes we were moving towards. We are contacting our builder, architects, structural engineer and quanity surveyor to organize them for review of the property as soon as possible. Certainly this process will be slow. We appreciate your concern and patience and we will keep you updated. Thank you. - Robert White, Chairman |
| - Cayman Devastation |
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Hello. While I am not now an islander living in Cayman, I did live there and still have lots of friends there. After 3 days of persistent phone calls, I finally reach one of my friends on her cell phone at 1:00 a.m. this morning.
The devastation is much worse than being reported. There is no power, water or land line phone service and the cell phone service is sporadic. The sewage lines from Georgetown to Northside have come up out of the ground and the smell is horrific. There is marshal law in effect with curfew from dusk to dawn. Cayman Airways got one flight in yesterday with supplies from Miami and are offering to get people off the island as they come in for free. There is no longer a West Bay Road. There isn't a tree, plant or shrub left standing. Our friends description is that it looks like a bomb went off without any fire. According to our reports, Lone Star Restaurant on Seven Mile Beach is gone as is the Retreat on Northside. Several hotels on 7-mile beach lost their second floor completely. The Mariner's Cove Apartments washed completely out into the road. The wave surges (which were as high as 25 feet) completely divided the island into two from Northsound to Southside. There are dead animals everywhere. People are literally walking the streets, homeless, with nothing left but the clothes on their backs. The government is trying to make it sound like it's no big deal and they are recovering quickly, but that's not the case at all. They have been told that it could be December before all power is restored. They feel that the government is not putting the information out there for fear of panic within the banking industry. They are afraid to let people know how bad it really is for fear that people will start pulling their money out of the 500 banks there. There is about 99% damage to every structure on the island. The airport does have the runway somewhat cleared, but only for restricted flights bringing supplies. The control tower has extensive damage as does the airport and airport restaurant. Both Foster's Food Fair supermarkets are gone. The new Hurley's supermarket is still there and offering food and supplies. They are allowing 5 people into the store at once with endless waiting lines. They have not report any casualties, but my friend says that based on the destruction, they wouldn't be surprised if there were as many as 200 casualties. These people definitely need some help and the word needs to get out there that it wasn't a "minor" brush with Ivan. It was major and the damage is MAJOR. Hope this helps in some way and the word can get out there that it was bad and they do need help. I will update you again if I hear more. I am supposed to try and contact my friends again late, late tomorrow night. |
| - Grand Cayman Pictures |
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From: Arthur McTaggart on Grand Cayman I have a gallery up with pictures from Ivan... Not sure how many hit's it'll be able to take but here goes anyway.. http://www-shd-1.candw.ky/gallery2/main.php |
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| - More news... |
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---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 13:59:38 EDT From: Gnforpeace Subject: (no subject) Just was able to speak to my son for the first time since the storm hit. We had received word he was OK, but this was my first connection! Here is what he had to report: He heard that there may be as many as 12 flights off the island but on a first come first serve basis, so lines are long. Hurley's in Grand Harbour is opened with long, long lines outside. Cash only, rationing be done. I believe he said it opened at 11 a.m. and I'm sure it must close before the curfew. Do not come to the island unless you are bringing help...he said the already overloaded infractructure cannot support any additional people and suggested that all non-essential people leave until power and water can be restored and repairs can be made to vital places that need it...police stations, hospital, etc. He said the dogs were all hungry and thirsty and he was concerned about what would happen after a few weeks. I received an email from a friend last night - her friend was walking in George Town yesterday and was bitten by a pack of dogs. I guess they are as traumatized as the people. My son told me that he is aware that someone has sent 2 CD's of pictures off the island to news media in the states so hopefully soon they will get the real picture of what has happened on the island. He is very concerned about raw sewage in the streets, especially he said since he's seen pregnant women and other women and children walking through it. Clean drinking water is at a premium and he is rationing his own supply to conserve. Hopefully with flights coming in now that will be replenished and available. He is concerned about the dead animals he has seen and the disease factor. He has seen dead cows, etc on the island. As already reported Mariners Cove is "just a parcel of land". Roads in places of South Sound are not merely washed out, but missing as big chunks of the pavement are gone. He tried to get through yesterday but got stuck and was pulled out by a bulldozer. He will not attempt that again! He said beetles, roaches, frogs, etc are everywhere. He has seen a few iguanas, but no birds and no chickens. He picked up one woman yesterday who needed a ride back to the shelter. She told him she was carrying ALL her belongings - a purse, a book, a ball and a can of curry powder. Rumors abound on the island of shooting of looters by police. He could not confirm, but said rumors of this are widespread. He's gotten lost several times because he doesn't recognize streets and major landmarks are missing or moved. (Big lions from Chinese Restaurant along 7 Mile Beach were about a mile away from where they used to be) Ritz untouched - amazing! Concrete power poles reinforced with rebar have been snapped in two like matchsticks. Australian pines along 7 Mile all uprooted and knocked over - skyline along 7 Mile is completely different. Actual ordeal of storm is "scariest thing of my life". Whole thing lasted from about 2 am to 8 pm with the worst coming between 9:30-11:30. He understands highest clocked winds were 212 - he believes they lasted for a few hours. Whole concrete house he was in shook for several hours like a never ending earthquake. They ended up pulling the chandelier down because the sound it was making was only adding to the fright. During moments when the storm would ease up a bit they would look outside and check out the homes, the next time the winds eased up they looked out again and roofs were gone. The sound was deafening. He said there is nothing to compare it to...only that he thought it looked like a scene from a Hollywood movie. _gnforpeace@aol.com_ (mailto:gnforpeace@aol.com) |
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HELLO ALL WE SURVIVED, LITTLE TO NO DAMAGE ON THE NORTH SHORE, SOUTH SHORE NOT SO LUCKY. BUT NO LIVES LOST. GRAND CAYMAN IS A DISASTER. THEY HAVE BEEN FLYING PEOPLE HERE ON SMALL PLANES ALL DAY YESTERDAY. THEY COME OFF THE PLANE WITH NO SHOES, JUST THE WET CLOTHES ON THEIR BACKS. CARRYING THEIR CHILDREN AND CRYING. ITS THE WORST THING I HAVE EVERY SEEN. THERE ARE SOME CELL PHONES WORKING BUT NO POWER TO CHARGE THE BATTERIES. SOME CHILDREN ARE HERE FROM G CAYMAN AND ARE IN SCHOOL TODAY. TRYING TO GIVE THEM SOME NORMALCY. PEOPLE ON THE BRAC ARE OPENING THEIR HOMES TO FAMILY, FRIENDS AND STRANGERS ALIKE WHO LOST EVERYTHING BUT THEIR LIVES TO IVAN. REPAIR CREWS HAVE BEEN LEAVING THE BRAC SINCE YESTERDAY TO GO AND REPAIR AND REBUILD NAMES OF SOME OF THE PEOPLE I HAVE HEARD FROM OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO HAS. LAVINAI MCLAUGHLIN JEAN MCLAUGHLIN MICHELE READY ALL OF THE STAFF OF ISLAND VETERINARY SERVICES. WE NOW HAVE A LAND LINE SO I WILL KEEP IN TOUCH WE WERE TRULY BLESSED. CAROL |
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Report from Donna Sjostrom at Omega Bay, Wed morning: Please remember this is not an official report. Planes are arriving with needed goods and leaving with non-nationals who choose to go. About 4 flights a day, in daylight hours. Roads are being cleared. Shelters are being repaired; food and water distributed. Seems all are being found and helped. Communications are better, as AT&T and cell companies are moving quickly. England has 2 or 3 ships there with aide. Radio is working, so news is available for all. Most cars are gone and most buildings (big ones) are standing, albeit without roofs. Tourists are being taken care of and are being evacuated asap. That's it for now. If I hear anything else, I will report. Received via Nancy Cardinali |
| - HELLO FROM CAYMAN BRAC |
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WE HAVE JUST BEEN RESTORED WITH POWER, OUT SINCE LAST NIGHT OVER 5 INCHES OF RAIN IN MY RAIN GAGE. DROVE OVER TO THE SOUTH SIDE, WENT EAST AN WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE END OF THE ROAD, MINIMAL DAMAGE. DOWN TREES ROCKS ON THE ROAD. BUT PASSABLE. NOT SO LUCKY GOING SOUTH SIDE WEST. COULD NOT PASS LOTS OF LARGE ROCKS ON ROAD. IMPASSABLE FROM BLUFF ROAD WEST, TO WEST END. FLOODED OUT FROM WEST END CROSS ROAD WEST TO BRAC REEF. NORTH SHORE LOOKS BETTER BUT DOWN POWER LINES. EVERYONE OK. WE ARE WAITING TO HEAR FROM GRAND CAYMAN AS ALL COMMUNICATIONS IS CUT OFF. MORE LATER CAROL BUSBY |
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Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 09:40:55 -0500 From: PMS266 Subject: Brac News Carol Busby reports from the Brac. Most services except land line phones are restored. Another exception is that C&W cell phones do work but other cell systems are not restored. There is a shortage of phone cards from C&W so they are judicious in their minutes/talking. The Banks in the Brac are not open as they are all branches of GCM banks. She reports that planes have landed in the Brac with GCM refugees. They are primarily women and children. They will be housed in the hotels and Condos at the present, and as of now the children will go to school on the Brac. The airport in GCM is full of frustration and tempers are flaring. A few arrests have been made for unruly behavior. Canadian air transports have been landing with relief supplies, etc. Radio station Heaven 97 is up and running in the Brac now. Island Vet Services in Grand Cayman has set up a triage at their clinic for pets that are injured. They are also huge supporters of the Humane Society. Many Brac men are already in GCM to assist in the rescue effort and other men and women are getting ready to go. Lastly----- the women and children that got off the plane in the Brac were a sad sight. They were wet, hungry, carrying only their children in their arms with nothing else. Most were in an obvious state of shock and began crying at the relief they had finally seen. I am not a Caymanian, but I can assure everyone that the resolve and perseverance of Caymanian people will come through. They will survive and rebuild. All they need is some immediate help and relief from Ivan's destruction. Dennis Busby |
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Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 07:49:59 EDT
From: VIVA9LIVES_AT_aol.com
Subject: Good Morning
I am the sister of a Resident in Cayman. My brother is one of the
Supervisors at C&W , I just got off the phone with in about
&7:30 am this morning. He has stated clearly that Cayman has no fatalities.
Homes are severely damage on the roofs, some homes have more damage than
most, basically those on the coastline of the island. The reports on CNN are
not
accurate, they have not been to the island so no one knows the severity of
the damage. Though aid is necessary, the supermarket is open. If you have
family and friends heir, they could sure use some money to help them rebuild,
and
whatever you are able to contribute. Their working on their land lines as we
speak. People need Generators for power if each and ever family can send one
of those to their family members or people they know they would greatly
appreciate that.
My family is fine. All are safe but very tired. My prayers will still
be going out for those of you still waiting to hear from your loved ones.
Thank you so much for all of the information you provided us during this
stressing times as we waited to hear from our loved ones. May God Bless and
continue to keep you and yours.
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| - Return to Cayman ? |
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Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 11:47:08 +0100 From: Sarah Davies <sarahjdavies100_AT_hotmail.com> Subject: Return to Cayman ? I must stress that people should think very carefully before returning immediately to Grand Cayman. As much as you might like to see your family or visit that condo..You are adding to the overstressed infrastructure .. It's like "mad max" there at the moment - total catastrophe. * Risk of disease, There is raw sewage everywhere - washed around by the floods * Supermarkets may have opened for a while - but with a queue ( line for you Americans ) of a thousand people and armed guards ensure only a few enter at a time. * There are food and water shortages * Thousands are homeless * You risk being shot if found out after dark * Transport is difficult * Few buildings are safe, many of those standing will have to be demolished The priority at this point is (1) For people to accept what a total disaster this is. From reading some of the posts on this board you wopuld think there had just been a summer thunderstorm and everything will return to normal within 7 days. THIS IS NOT THE CASE! (2) To get aid and fresh water in (3) To get families and homeless people off the island. |
| - WEST BAY: Get together in Live Chat Wed Sept 15th AT 5pm EST |
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ANNOUNCEMENT CAYMAN FAMILIES WEBSITE is hosting a get together in Live Chat on Wednesday Sept 15th at 5pm EST/ 10pm GMT. TOPIC: The West Bay Area MODERATOR: Curtis LOCATION: Click CHAT at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/caymanfamilies The district of West Bay sustained heavy damage and there are a significant number of folks missing from that district, but very little information about its status. Join us to network with other families, share information and explore ways in which we can find out more. *****We host a general meeting every day at 3pm, but the intention is to focus on the West Bay area from 5pm onwards on Wednesday Sept 15th. Meetings are being scheduled for other areas. Check our Calendar regularly for details and updates. PLEASE PASS THE WORD TO REACH AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE. See you there! Joanna Lane email: joanna@caymanfamilies.com |
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| - Cayman Islands -- Please post information, if you feel it is helpfuladvice (fwd) |
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 18:15:37 -0400
From: Dimitri Pappas
Subject: Cayman Islands -- Please post information,
if you feel it is helpful advice
Dear Gert, could you please post this suggestion in the main Cayman Islands
forum, if you see fit. The reason for this is that earlier today the voice
mail storage capacity for the main telecommunication company, Cable and
Wireless, has filled up so that no new voice mails -- for anybody -- can be
left. Those that can can only be two or three seconds in duration! People
need to clean some messages off the server so that new messages can be
received for themselves or for others. This is just a small manner in which
those of us stranded abroad can help.
Thank you for the excellent service you are providing to the people from and
friends of the Cayman Islands.
Kind regards,
Dimitri Pappas
Those individuals living abroad and utilising Cable and Wireless for either
cell or home voice messaging are urged to please check their Cayman messages
and DELETE -- NOT SAVE - them.
Cable and Wireless' voice messaging server is reaching its breaking point
and, in some cases, is not accepting any new messages even when your mailbox
is empty. Presumably, this is because other mailboxes are full and memory
storage is scarce.
To check (and DELETE!) your messages from abroad or from another phone in
Cayman do as follows:
1. Dial (345) 949-8279
2. If you are calling from your Cable and Wireless cell phone, skip to step
5
3. Enter your 7-digit telephone number ('916xxxx')
4. When you hear the tone, press '*'
5. Enter your password at the prompt
6. Your messages will play, one at a time (as usual!)
7. Copy any important information down on paper! (You may not get a chance
to check saved messages again before C&W purges them)
***8. **VERY IMPORTANT** Press '3' to delete each message.
9. Press '9' to disconnect from voice mail when you are through.
Please help everyone receive their messages by cleaning out your mailbox.
Maybe you will find messages from loved ones you have been worried about?!?
Thank you!
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Report and pictures from the Brac: Ivan was terrible http://caymannetnews.com/2004/09/738/bracreport.shtml * ** *** Gert van Dijken ( gert@vandijken.com ) **** Caribbean Hurricane Network - http://stormcarib.com/ |
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---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 00:21:26 -0400 From: Marcus Simmonds <marc1177_AT_bellsouth.net> Subject: Cayman Airways Houston Flight did not make it I saw your posting. I have tried to give you the most accurate information available. At about 7:PM tonight I received a call from my brother, he advised that they were unable to return to Cayman. The flight had to return after a mechanical difficulty. He is still in Houston, but expecting to depart early AM Sept. 15th. Readers...so sorry to disappoint you. I have not been able to read too many postings because my husband, our Tortuga Imports staff & I are working very hard at getting the message out regarding our relief collection as well as handling the many phone calls coming in with questions, comments, & queries on Cayman. I received a call from Cayman Airways Cargo today. Tomorrow at about 2:PM they will pick up the relief aide that we have at our warehouse now. There will be more Cayman Airways pick-up throughout the week, so keep your donations coming & spread the word. We have many people coming with donations. Please Please Please continue! For more information on drop off location & monetary donation information, please visit our website at: www.tortugarums.com Those of you who are unable to make it to our south Miami warehouse, Mr. Norman Brown has offered free pick-up & delivery. Call Victoria Joseph at my office for details on this. Please note that the pick-up of merchandise must be a sizable one. Of course everything is appreciated, but we must know exactly what we are picking up prior to doing the pick-up. I would like to announce that Cheney Brothers delivered one 40 foot container of canned food to SEABOARD MARINE today. We are unsure when this will arrive, but the people need it & when it gets there they will be happy! Many folks have called to inquire if we can guarantee that specific goods get to their family in Cayman. Tortuga Imports Inc. can not do this, we can only send general relief for everyone. Cayman Airways Cargo in Miami is accepting air cargo pre-paid freight & consigned to a specific name. The goods will go to the consignee. Please note that must be delivered directly to Cayman Airways. Tortuga Imports Inc. can not facilitate those specific shipments. God Bless you all! Regards, Monique Hamaty-Simmonds & the rest of the Tortuga Imports team Deliver donations to: Tortuga Rum Cake Co. 14202 SW 142 Ave. Miami, FL 33186 Phone 305-378-6668 |
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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 20:36:48 -0700 (PDT) From: Ciara Rowlands Hi all, I am leaving for Cayman tomorrow and have been given the correct numbers to phone regarding any and all information about the damage to Cayman. There are two offices set up by the Cayman Islands Goverment in London and New York. If you are in the London area call: 0207 491 7772 If you are in the USA call: 212 889 9009 These numbers have information about the ongoing situation in Grand Cayman. The two offices are hoping to prevent any hear say or any incorrect accounts of the events that have happened. Please forward them on to any one you know, as they are trying to keep panic down and support up... Apparently there are no fatalities as such, but every house and building has somewhat been affected by Ivan...as we all know by now. I shall e-mail as soon as I can. But these numbers are the official ones to use if you have ANY questions, given to me by Harris McCoy. Take care, Ciara. * ** *** Gert van Dijken ( gert@vandijken.com ) **** Caribbean Hurricane Network - http://stormcarib.com/ |
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To quell some of the rumours... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 21:59:35 -0400 From: Jes Lawson To: andy@andy.net Subject: actual info re Casa Caribe This is being sent to andy for the cayman damage reports web site and also to gert for the stormcarib site. Thank you both for taking the time and effort to create your web sites. In the absence of definitive information, this kind of help is much appreciated. I spoke early this morning for about 15 - 20 minutes to the manager at Casa Caribe (I am on the Executive Committee), and want to correct the information you have about this property. Our damage appears to be less than might have been expected. The reported "blown out" second floor is simply several units on the road side (not the beach side) with broken windows. We have lost many roof tiles, but overall the roof is still solid. There is damage to the carports, the garden area, and some windows in the office. Generally, however, the structure seems to be in fairly good shape. The wind clearly came from the east side and the damage is worse on the road side than the beach side. We have apparently lost one of our big casuarina pines, which is a sad loss we cannot repair. Otherwise, we expect to get started on repairs promptly. The exaggerated nature of many of the reports on your sites is a cause for undue stress, so I hope you will update them as better info becomes available. I realize you are providing a wonderful service, so I am certainly not complaining about that - I just hope people won't try to make their reports more dramatic than is appropriate to "feel important". Thanks again for your efforts. Jes Lawson (Casa Caribe) now in Villanova, PA, USA |
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Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 21:18:27 -0400
From: BRYON <BHALSEY_AT_BELLSOUTH.NET>
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 9:15 PM
Subject: hurricane relief
I believe I've passed along most information as I recieve it, so I will keep
this brief.
At the time of this email, Rickey and I have been in contact with the Red
Cross, British Government and numerous locals here in South Florida.
Unfortunately, the story is about the same from all. No concerted efforts at
this time to provide immediate relief to the Island. The Red Cross is
accepting donations. The British Government is awaiting damage assesment
before moving forward. Apparently, the weather has been too rough for a safe
beach landing and they are using helicopters to survey damage. I had
previously reported that Marshall Law had been effected on the island as of
yesterday evening, but after speaking with Manny Gonzalez of the CI Department
of Tourism, the weather had prevented that as of 2pm this afternoon. The
Brithish Consulate in Miami reported that there was an emergency flight onto
the island from Miami sometime this afternoon but would not release any further
info. Their was also a Cayman Airways flight from Houston down to Cayman today.
I should make note that Monique Hamaty-Simmonds and her husband Marcus
Simmonds, owners of Tortuga Rum Company, have been working tirelessly to effect
some kind of movement with regards to relief efforts. Monique's brother Basil
flies for Cayman Airways and was the pilot on today's flight from Houston...
therefore I feel real sure that that flight took place! That's two flights
that I'm aware of for sure and it's possible that another light aircraft was
granted authority to land today as well. Monique and Marcus' contact info
appears below if you would like to offer your help.
Monique also gave me the email from Pilar Bush, Dep. Director of Tourism for
the Caymans based in NY, where contact info below is from. Efforts are under
way in New York to aid in the relief as well.
Which brings us to the grass roots efforts initiated by Ladies Chris and Diana
to charter a cargo plane to usher in relief to our loved ones and others on the
island. At this point, Chris' son Pete has been the designated plane gofor...
more power to you Pete. We are trying to get authorization from CI Civil
Aviation authority for the trip and will keep you all informed.
In the mean time, here are some contacts, donation staging locations and the CI
Relief fund info. Please pass it along to any interested parties.
SUPPLIES DONATIONS
Cayman Airways Cargo Ltd., Miami, FL
6025 NW 18th Street
Bldg 716 East, Suite 2E
Miami International Airport, FL 33152
(305)526-3190
Tortuga Rum Company Ltd., Miami, FL
14202 SW 142nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33186
(305)378-6668
Cox Lumber Company, Tampa, FL
5135 Madison Ave
Tampa, FL 33619
(813)248-6731
CASH DONATIONS
Make checks payable to: Cayman Islands Hurrican Relief Fund
Mail to: JP Morgan Chase Bank
60 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10165
Wire funds to: Cayman Islands Hurricane Relief Fund
JP Morgan Chase Bank
60 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10165
Account #: 621506296065
ABA/Routing #: 021000021
Here is a growing list of supplies needed... will make additions as I get them.
Generators
Chain saws
Garbage bags
Shovels
Heavy Duty rakes
Water pumps
Cots
Bedding/Linens
Pillows
Food
Water
Medical Supplies - over the counter stuff
Cleaning Supplies
Heavy Duty extension cords
Sattelite phones
All brands of cellular phone batteries
Gas cans
Baby food
Diapers
More as it comes...
Regards,
Bryon & Rickey
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Our granddaughter is a Flight Attendant with Cayman Airways and has been flying today (Tues) on one of two of their planes taking sick and injured to Miami and bringing back cargo. The water must have receded enough on the runways to make this possible. Only daylight flights will be taken because of the electricity blackouts. Our daughter, also a survivor of the hurricane says the Island today (Tues) looks like a 'third world country' - so many people without homes, food and water. She and her husband are still holed up in a downtown law office. We are so very thankful to God that our loved ones are safe - thanks you all of you who are praying. The days and weeks ahead are going to be very difficult for all of the survivors. Pat |
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From the Pleas for Help-News board:
!!! 1st HAND NEWS-EAST END!!!!
Author: Jennifer (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: 09-14-04 17:32
I've got good news for all of you out there who know East Enders. Joey
Welcome was able to contact our family this afternoon at around 2:30
our time (1:30 p.m.) Cayman time. He and his brother-in-law went to
the rock quarry and Joey climbed the high rock and got reception on
his cell phone. Joey was hunkered down during the storm at his parents
in East End along with Sharon, Cruz, Lil Joe, and brothers and
sisters. Here is what he said:
Their house - flat roof - only lost a couple of tin sheets but was in
good condition and was liveable. Most houses had damage and those
people who were in houses that are really bad are staying with others
in East End. Joey's exact words were "EVERYONE IN EAST END IS FINE".
He specifically mentioned Matthew McGlaughlin and good ole' Billy
McGlaughlin and he said that their moms were O.K.
Portofino's is gone and Lil' Hurleys wall on the ocean side is gone.
There is trees and debris everywhere and the trees that are left have
no leaves on them.
Morritt's and Royal Reef are still standing but the lower levels were
damaged by water and sand. Structurally they should be O.K. Clive
(Reef security guard) rode the storm out at the Reef and he is fine
too!
Joey said it could be 2 weeks to a month before they get full power
because it will take at least 2 weeks to clear the debris from the
roads so the crews can get to East End. He said they had plenty of
food and water and that many of the fellas would be out fishing and
catching stuff from the sea. They have plenty of fire power to cook
with open flame.
He was in great spirits and spoke of everyone pitching in to start the
rebuilding process. He was thankful that everyone survived and he said
"this was the worst thing I've ever been through in my life!!"
We are supposed to be contacting Joey tonight at 6:00 (5:00 his time).
Hopefully all circuits will not be busy and I can give you all some
more info. As of now, many of our prayers have been answered. JENN
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I am in the UK and have just reached our very dear friends Bob & Betty Vere in South Sound. Betty told me that they stayed on the upper floor of their home with their son Peter and daughter Tiffany and her husband Paulo and their 3 young sons.Their son Neil who was not with them is also safe. They are all fine but have lost all their furniture fronm the groung floor and all the family cars. The roof is damaged and the distruction around them is dreadful.The septic tank has gone and ground water is contaminated. they have no power and the major concern is drinking water. Betty also said that looting had occured in the George Town area. |
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Hi, I am William Charles from Dominica witht the Lions Club and got a call from Lion Dorophy Davis, Lions club Member President of Tropical Gardens Lions Club. She is fine and weathered the hurricane at her office with many others along with her daughter. This was her first call out of Cayman and was surprised to reach me as she was trying to reach other persons, she has met up with a couple of other lions but it is difficult because the road network is not motorable and everywhere is far to walk, but the situation there is bad as she explained. this conversation was at 4:30pm |
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Fortis Inc. to Help Caribbean Utilities Restore Electricity Service on Grand Cayman Tuesday September 14, 3:15 pm ET ST JOHNS, Newfoundland And Labrador--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2004--Fortis Inc. (is currently assembling crews and equipment to provide emergency assistance to Caribbean Utilities in restoring electricity service on Grand Cayman in the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan. Fortis holds a 38 per cent interest in the utility. Stan Marshall, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fortis says that while communication is still severely limited, Caribbean Utilities indicates that it has incurred substantial damage to its transmission and distribution systems as a result of the hurricane. Its generation facilities and main substations appear to have suffered only minor damage. Caribbean Utilities has requested the assistance of Fortis and its other affiliated utilities to help restore electricity service as soon as possible. An emergency shipment of utility vehicles, mobile generators, poles and other supplies from Belize Electricity is being loaded for transport to Grand Cayman. Approximately 45 engineers, technicians and linesmen from Fortis utilities in Canada and Belize are preparing to leave for Grand Cayman to help personnel of Caribbean Utilities. "At this time, our thoughts are with those whose lives have been impacted by Hurricane Ivan. Fortis will do whatever we can to assist management of Caribbean Utilities during this very difficult time," says Marshall. |
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Hello Gert. My name is Holly Thomson. My husband and I live in South Sound, Grand Cayman. My husband; Peter Thomson is President/CEO of CUC the electricity company on Grand Cayman. Peter is there. He has been there and is going to be there for quite sometime. He and Richard Hew; General Manager are organizing crews and moving efforts forward to restore electricity. Peter left our home in South Sound Saturday afternoon and has been staying at the Hurricane Shelter at the CUC plant. He knew then it was going to be bad and told me "Hol, expect the worst". Our house is half gone and like many we've suffered losses but thankfully and most importantly, he's alive and well. I speak with him daily although our conversations are brief. I wait for his calls as he reaches us at our home in NY via satellite telephone. I have no other way to communicate with him. I have been reading the postings to your web site which has been such a resourceful and helpful way of communicating for so many. Thank you. Don't have any idea yet exactly how long it will be before electricity is restored and who will go on first. I do know it is a matter of safety and CUC is doing all they can. I do know that the plant and office building is there. I've read reports stating otherwise. Yesterday morning at 7:00am time when my husband called us from the shelter to let me know he was ok, he said "I can tell you that my office building is still there". I will try and share any pertinent information with you as I get it. Our prayers and thoughts with all who are there and dealing with this latest devestation. Regards, Holly Thomson. |
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Facing the aftermath of Ivan Tuesday, September 14, 2004 The people of the Cayman Islands now face severe difficulties in the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan because of no electricity or water. However, the population continues to stay calm and are exhorted to do so by the Governor, Mr Bruce Dinwiddy, the Leader of Government Business, Hon McKeeva Bush, the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Kurt Tibbetts, elected officials, and church and community leaders. This is the first time in the modern history of the Cayman Islands that people have felt what it is like to be without modern conveniences for any extended period of time. As the aftereffects of Ivan set in, many people are walking the streets homeless and there are few places open to purchase food or drink. Two of the major supermarkets suffered severe damage and one, Kirk Supermarket, has been completely demolished. According to an eyewitness report, “It looks as though a bomb went off inside it.” The remaining Hurleys and Fosters supermarkets are reported to be open, although damaged. Thompson Shipping is scheduled to recommence bringing in food and other supplies on Wednesday. There have been eyewitness reports of sporadic looting, contrary to the Government’s official statement on the matter, and security remains of great concern. Two Royal Navy vessels, which arrived in Cayman waters on Monday, are expected to dock today, as soon as sea conditions permit. The airport reopened at 12 noon on Monday, but only for daytime landings and only for relief flights, not for commercial flights. According to Government officials there are no confirmed deaths so far. However, the Government has now revised its high estimate of homes damaged from 50 percent to 80 percent. In response to many requests from our overseas readers, Cayman Net News is working with Cable & Wireless to try to set up an information hotline. Further details will be published as soon as they are available. As previously reported, the Cayman Islands government has announced that a committee will be established to co-ordinate relief efforts but, as of Tuesday morning, no details have been made available. Cayman Net News will be working directly with government officials today to try to get at least preliminary information published as soon as possible. --------------------- UK Parliamentary Statement on the Cayman Islands Tuesday, September 14, 2004 The following is the text of a statement made in Parliament today by Hilary Benn , the UK Secretary for State for International Development, on the UK's response to Hurricane Ivan and its impact on the Cayman Islands: Initial reports indicate that the Cayman Islands have been severely affected. 95% of homes have suffered roof damage. There are unconfirmed reports of some loss of life and injury. Contact is still extremely difficult with the island authorities, but HMS Richmond - which is now offshore - reports that travel is very restricted, with 25% of Grand Cayman under water. The sewage system is flooded and there has been no power since Saturday. The Governor has requested immediate supplies, including plastic sheeting, cots for small children and water purification equipment. We are looking to dispatch these in the next 24 hours. The Governor has also said that he has concerns about law and order - there is currently a curfew in force - and there are plans in hand to reinforce police capacity from neighbouring islands. The DFID assessment team will try and get to Grand Cayman tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the situation on the ground across the Caribbean. The International Red Cross intends to launch a regional appeal in the coming days, and we will contribute to it. I am sure that the thoughts of the House are with all those who have been affected by this terrible force of nature. We will continue to do all that we can to help them as they seek to rebuild their homes and their lives. |
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---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 08:46:21 -0700 From: Tom Little Subject: Re: News about Little Cayman Gert: My son James was able to get word out this morning from Little Cayman. He confirmed that all on the island were well. It sounded like the island, though suffering some damage, came through ok. He reported that the Village Sq. store was open today and that it had power. That's the extent of the info I have, but thought I would share it with you. My prayers are with the great people of the Cayman Islands, and especially those on Grand Cayman. Tom |
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---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 11:20:26 +0100 From: "Harvey, P (Paul)" <<Doc1.doc>> Gert One of my neighbours sent me some aerial photos of The Gardens of The Kai Units 3-10 on Water Cay Road, Cayman Kai, Grand Cayman. (Mine is No 2. God knows how they got the photos!!). Is there any way you can post this word document to the web? A lot of people are asking about North Side and this is the best I can find at present. Best regards Paul Harvey E-Mail harvey1958@btopenworld.com Attachment: caymankai.jpg _____________________________________________________________ |
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My parents (Cherrylee and Dexter Bush) called tonight from The Shores at West Bay and gave this report... All of the homes in The Shores are still standing but have sustained some damage. The damage is mostly in the form of flooding, missing roof shingles, damaged roofs, broken windows, and damaged garage doors. Boats were thrown into people’s yards and in the middle of the street. Once the ocean started spilling onto the land, it took about 20 minutes for flood waters to completely surround homes. Reports were of waves crashing into doors and exterior walls like they were a boat adrift on the sea. Eventually entering homes and rising to about 1 to 2 feet (knee high) inside. The flooding lasted about 2 hours before subsiding back into the ocean. My family reported at one time they had to prevent the front door of the house from being torn open by holding it (took 4 people plus the materials they had used to secure the door). The had to hold on to this door for about 13 hours until the winds finally calmed down enough to go outside and roll a heavy boulder up against the door to secure it. A very frightening ordeal. Nails that had been used to board up homes were torn out. A neighbor's house (Leonard) has suffered roof damage as a result of a palm tree collapsing on it. My family’s house has also suffered ceiling and roof damage as a result of a balcony collapsing. Some cars have been lost due to damage from debris and being carried away by flood waters. They estimated being hit by winds of about 225 MPH. No electricity yet, no running water and communication is intermittent. Some homes in West Bay have been lost but no specific reports yet. Thanks. My email address is Derrilee@hotmail.com. _________________________________________________________________ Get ready for school! Find articles, homework help and more in the Back to School Guide! http://special.msn.com/network/04backtoschool.armx |
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Before I stop for the day I want to share this post from the Pleas for Help phorum: NEWS FROM NORTH SIDE Author: Mike Miller (---.client.mchsi.com) Date: 09-14-04 01:39 Greg Chisholm in Minnesota, just spoke to cousin Jeff Ebanks, son of Willie Ebanks. Willie is the owner of the famous pig farm in Hutland. Greg had been dialing Jeff for hours and days on Jeff's cell phone # and was shocked to actually get through late Monday night. Now for the report: All persons that Jeff has seen and talked to in Northside, Frank Sound, and Old Man Bay survived ok. This includes the Chisholm and Ebanks families! The North Side shelter held a large number of residents for 2 days and all seem ok, but shaken up. Looks like a bomb went off in most areas. Driftwood- mostly gone except north wall Over the edge -gone Kaibo- fair condition "Sea- side Sands"-front porch gone, windows broken,and part of the roof missing. This home is my mother-in laws- Marian Post, for those who know her. That was the only reports of specific damage to homes in Rum Pt area. sorry I have no other specific news on the Retreat or Rum Pt. Jeff was able to drive his 4X4 down the road from Old Man Bay-Kaibo. I am sure as daybreak comes on Tuesday, other cell phones may be up and operational and others of you will hear news. * ** *** Gert van Dijken ( gert@vandijken.com ) **** Caribbean Hurricane Network - http://stormcarib.com/ |
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I just received a phone call from George Town, Grand Cayman. My mother,
Nurse Annie Mae Roffey was one of the nurses on duty at the John Gray
shelter. The roof actually came off of the shelter at around 6 am and they
ended up breaking down the door to the cafeteria and the 200 odd people
moved into it for about 6 hours before help came to transport people
elsewhere. Everyone that was there was fine and some of the sick people were
later transported to the George Town Hospital. (Whose roof is intact by the
way, I had heard otherwise.) Most cell and land lines are working on and
off. Just keep trying. Water and Power is still out and most of the roads
inaccessible. Hope that helps anyone whose loved ones were at the shelter.
Kathryn
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Gert, God Bless you for what you are able to do and are doing. I just got off the phone with John Darby who is safe and sound. He said there is a curfew tonight after 6pm. There is some looting going on - even with the augmented police force out. He also said that the C. Government is making efforts to evacuate family members and children off island as there is not enough food and water. I interpreted that to mean non-essentials (non-working spouses, possibly people on work permits). They just had more rain - I have heard from a few people that the Northside 'was wiped out' - not confirmed as of yet. But I am willing to establish a phone network of people who have property up there. I am in Louisiana (the southeast quadrant, just north of Lake Ponchartrain) - and communications may go down as we are expected to get Ivan within the next 48 hours. Contact me via email if you have interests on the Northside...I will do my best to get back to you by phone (so leave me some numbers, please). Lyn Wattley |
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Received the following two messages from Phyl Lyons on Grand Cayman
regarding Villas Pappagallo:
Mon, 13 Sep 2004 14:32:17 -0500
Hi, I spoke with Lise {property manager VP} briefly about an hour
ago...Lise, Jasmine, and Jim all live in the South Sound and they are
all right and happy to be alive. No one can go to West Bay because of
the flooding and the roads are impassable.
West Bay is cut off from the rest of the Island. She said that Guy's
tenant in his one bedroom had contacted Guy and said his windows were
blown out, but I'm not sure if this was just the one bedroom , or Guy's
upstairs, also.
I tried to reach Guy and could not, but he and Amanda were ok, but
cannot get to West Bay, according to Lise.
I think what we all ought to be concerned about is looting. I lost
contact with my friend Eric about 7 am Sunday morning, but when I
reestablish contact with him I'm sure he will go over to Pappagallo as
soon as he can for us and see the damage, as he lives by the Turtle
Farm. When I hear anything I'll email all of you again. Let me know
if you hear anything, in the meantime.
Best Regards,
Phyl
Mon, 13 Sep 2004 15:55:55 -0500
Dear all:
I just had a message from Guy on my cell phone, he says that he is in
Georgetown, he has heard that we did not at Pappagallo suffer the total
devastation like some; however, the roofs are heavily damaged
(surprise!), all the trees are down, windows blown out, sand
everywhere, the parking lot is a river running across the road to the
Restaurant, the Island itself is devastated, and he probably cannot do
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