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Wondering about friends or family? Unfortunately I am unable to answer all the e-mail at this point of time. You can now post your plea for help on the Caribbean Hurricane Page Bulletin Board.
Do you have any info about the situation on the Bahamas? Please, forward it to me at gert@gobeach.com Also, check out the Bulletin Board. Let's try to help each other out! No news is bad news! Thanks, Gert
More Bahamas news at BahamasNet. Abaco Is. updates can also be found at: Abaco's Community Message Board. Note that you should not, I repeat, not post your plea for help on that message board. They are running in emergency mode and allow only 'new' information provided by ham radio operators and other first-hand reports. Please, post your plea for help on my board. Really, this is serious! Thanks, Gert
More recent reports can be found on another page.
| - Briland Modem: Word From The Island [Glenroy Aranha] |
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Kimberly, All of the churches came through the hurricane very well considering what we all went through. The Catholic church seem to have had some glass windows broken and some shingles blown off, as did the other buildings but nothing major at all, thankful. Our water is pumping almost back to normal thanks to Dashel Roberts, Terry Roberts and Mark Saunders, all who thought to borrow Valentine Yacht Club's Generator and putting it on Rudy Higgs Deck barge last Sunday afternoon and floating it accross to main land Eleuthera. Setting it up in the Well Field to supply electricty to the water pumps, By tuesday afternoon they had water pumping accross to H. I. those guys are to be applauded for their thoughtfulness. Electrical Supply has been pretty steady for the last several days accept for a short while this after noon we were with out power. As you can tell the telephone is back. I think every one worked very hard to get the Utilities back up and running almost less then two weeks after Floyd came through. Kimberly, Thanks a million for all the help you have offered Via the internet, and email. And to the many who have also inquired out of concern Bless you all. Glenroy _______________________________________________ CONVERGENZ/Solutions New Media Brokerage & Tech PR and Marketing Consultancy Guerrilla Marketing - Strategic Planning Public Relations - Corporate Communications <www.convergenz.com> 10153 Riverside Drive - Suite 244 - Toluca Lake California 91602 T: 818.761.5688 - F: 818.761.0024 - E: info AT convergenz.com jFax: 661.761.9154 - eFax: 800.861.4606 |
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The Christopher Foundation is making raffle proceeds available to
groups seeking funds for hurricane relief. Raffle Tickets Sales provide the
possibility of a valuable prize condominium vacation to the buyer plus a
valuable tax deduction for supporting a cause that the buyer already is
inclined to support. The Relief Raffle is the catalyst that loosens up
the purse strings to turn concern to dollars. Raffles are organized for
group and individual participation with flexible relief needs and are
providing needed assistance today.
Details are available AT http://www.travelrecreation.com/relief/
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The Christopher Foundation is making raffle proceeds available to
groups seeking funds for hurricane relief. Raffle Tickets Sales provide the
possibility of a valuable prize condominium vacation to the buyer plus a
valuable tax deduction for supporting a cause that the buyer already is
inclined to support. The Relief Raffle is the catalyst that loosens up
the purse strings to turn concern to dollars. Raffles are organized for
group and individual participation with flexible relief needs and are
providing needed assistance today.
Details are available AT http://www.travelrecreation.com/relief/
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| - Hagens/Lowe Briland Photos 9/22/99 |
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More amazing photographs ...From: edavis AT lsumc.edu (Davis, Elizabeth) Island News & Information for North Eleuthera & Harbour Island, Bahamas <www.briland.com> E: <rum AT briland.com> [It's much better in the Out Islands.] |
| - Advanced Permission for Customs No Longer Needed for Harbour Island, Eleuthera |
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Now that Eleuthera, Abaco and Cat Island have been declared disaster
areas, advanced permission is no longer required for relief
supplies coming into these islands. Customs duties will be exempt on
certain items. This special status will last for 60 days and may be
extended. Items include, but are not limited to: •building materials •chain saws •electric generators •bedding and beds •water Additional teams of customs officers have been dispatched to these three islands to help with clearance. Approved items intended for specific individuals will be allowed to enter the country duty free and dispatched to the recipients, provided they fall under the category of "approved relief items." The Government will take possession of other donations not among those approved if customs duties are not paid. The new open policy has both sped up and simplified the process of bringing much needed items into the Bahamas, much to the relief of persons affected by hurricane Floyd. Please note that clothing items, even used, are not considered priority items and are therefore not affected by the special status. _______________________________________________ CONVERGENZ/Solutions New Media Brokerage & Tech PR and Marketing Consultancy Guerrilla Marketing - Strategic Planning Public Relations - Corporate Communications <www.convergenz.com> 10153 Riverside Drive - Suite 244 - Toluca Lake California 91602 T: 818.761.5688 - F: 818.761.0024 - E: info AT convergenz.com jFax: 661.761.9154 - eFax: 800.861.4606 |
| - Various Shots of Hurricane Damage - Harbour Island |
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These are incredible shots of the damage to Harbour Island,
as taken by Richard Haskell. Kimberly Island News & Information for North Eleuthera & Harbour Island, Bahamas <www.briland.com> E: <rum AT briland.com> [It's much better in the Out Islands.] |
| - Briland Modem: Working Without Telephones For Now [Harbour Island] |
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Coconut Notes: We'll coordinate getting your messages TO the specific folks on the island, via folks travelling to Harbour Island. Check Briland Modem reguarly for travel updates. Please contact Richard Haskell at rhaskell AT haskellco.com or Kimberly King-Burns at info AT convergenz.com. Messages will be couriered to Geraldine Albury's office on Dunmore Street. Islanders, Winter Residents, Friends of the Bahamas. To get messages FROM the island, have outbound travellers take your note and call Richard Haskell at 1.800.633.9677 or fax Kimberly King-Burns at 1.800.861.4606. For future reference, this contact information will be posted in Geraldine Albury's office on Dunmore Street. Coordinating funds for purchase and shipment of construction materials for specific houses and general island use: Mandy Barton - Fax: 1.800.962.0448 [mandy AT bartongroup.net]. We'll soon post bank account information for your convenience and ease of use. _______________________________________________ CONVERGENZ/Solutions New Media Brokerage & Tech PR and Marketing Consultancy Guerrilla Marketing - Strategic Planning Public Relations - Corporate Communications <www.convergenz.com> 10153 Riverside Drive - Suite 244 - Toluca Lake California 91602 T: 818.761.5688 - F: 818.761.0024 - E: info AT convergenz.com jFax: 661.761.9154 - eFax: 800.861.4606 |
| - Briland Modem: Harbour Island Update - Jamie Pratt - 23 Sep |
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Kudos to Jamie Pratt for the latest status report of Harbour Island: To: Friends of Briland From: Jamie Re: How is Briland doing? With a few notable exceptions, Briland will be in traditional form come Xmas 1999 and the millennium celebration. Yes, Floyd left his mark, and it will be a few years before the scars have healed, but for the most part Briland is on a path to relatively quick recovery, and its special charm will soon be restored. It is hard to keep a good island down – two of the fiercest hurricanes in U.S. history have failed! First, the downers – the signature fig tree is gone forever. There will no longer be gatherings "under the fig tree," but -- on the other hand -- its about time they took the Xmas lights down. A mini-tornado pulled the Island trademark up, broke off a giant limb and threw it into the Landing, and dumped most of the remainder no more than a foot from the porch of the Harbour Island Lounge. Since then, it has been cut up and divided among the locals. September 18 was a celebration at Gusty's (Yes, Gus is in full form) in honor of the dearly departed giant. A burial at sea was considered, but the Brilanders decided instead to keep limbs, branches, roots, and whatever as life-long remembrances of the many activities witnessed and protected by this landmark. Life goes on – with a little less shade – but nonetheless it still goes on. Downer # 2 – A gigantic "back hoe" viciously attacked the east side, taking a colossal bite out of the island. Perhaps 20 – 30 yards of sand, flora, and fauna have been reclaimed by the sea. Fortunately, the "back hoe" stopped short of pulling any homes into the depths, but it grabbed plenty of walls and stairways, leaving a sheer cliff from island to beach -- and big chunks of concrete, fallen trees, and whatever. Jeff Fox can now spit from his living room into the surf (25 feet below), something that would have taken a sling shot only a short time ago. A similar bite was taken from the island seven years ago when Andrew visited, and it was encouraging to see how quickly the ocean returned what it had taken (mostly sand). Sea lettuce and beach vegetation returned quickly. The "back hoe's" trail is much more prominent on the south beach, but the ominous tracks are obvious all the way to the far north -- Funny Pine's house (her beach is mostly coral now). Most of the beach owners are of the mind to push the debris up against the cliff, and let the sand accumulate over time, the strategy most used after Andrew. Some, however, worry that their homes are just too close to the edge, and with a sense of urgency may opt to build sea walls immediately. By the way, the beach resorts fared reasonably well. Millenium celebrations will be held at Pink Sands, Coral Sands, Runaway Hill, and probably Ocean View. In fact, I suspect that many (perhaps most) will make the November 1 season opening. Downer #3 – Bay Street is badly scared. Apparently, the first half of the storm (11 hours) battered the beach, leaving most of the islanders alone and falsely confident. Ninety minutes of calm followed, and then all "hell" broke loose for another 11 hours on the harbor side. Incredible winds from the southwest battered poor front street. That's when the ill-fated fig tree gave its life to save the Harbour Island Lounge. Water was knee-high (for one standing on Bay Street) for the entire eleven hours, and each wave – one after another -- battered against the walls and homes along the road. For the most part, the homes stood up remarkably well. Lots of plants were damaged and wind burnt, but almost all homes along the bay reported no significant water damage to structures or contents. Notable exceptions included "The Grape Vine" and the "Martin House," but their damage – I have heard -- is repairable. Most of the docks were damaged, and now are badly in need of repair – pilings are generally OK, but the planks have been strewn like match sticks in the wind. Valentines may not be open this coming Xmas. Squabbles among the owners concerning future plans may delay the reconstruction effort (remember the Pink Sands after Andrew?). Stay tuned; this is rumor. I did hear from a reliable source that Harbour Island Marina, believing that it may be the "only game (marina) in town" is moving forward with reconstruction at full speed. The Ramora Bay Club did fare well. The dock is fixable and the grounds need no more than a little clean up, some pruning, and some patience. I think that they plan to re-open in time for the "season." The fishermen's dock needs to be rebuilt, but word (rumor again) has it that there might be a philanthropic donor hanging around waiting to finance that part of Briland culture. Another positive is that Bahamian officials have already sized up and surveyed the Bay street damage – much of the road is in the bay. Island hubbub has it that the repair work on the streets is forthcoming soon – and maybe the fishermen's dock too. But, unfortunately, one really never knows until these things happen. Perhaps the biggest impediment is that Abaco and south and central Eleuthera need more attention from the officials than does Briland. I understand that Marsh Harbour (Abaco), Rock Sound, and Governor's Harbour (Eleuthera) are in virtual ruins. For those interested in the Blue Dolphin – the damage was limited, other than the dock is basically gone – a few random pilings remain. However, the disarray is nothing that a checkbook and a little (unfortunately very little) insurance can't fix – after a severe pruning and lots of mulch and fertilizer. Odds are that it will be ready for visitors in November – hopefully, dock and all! To the Feltons – your house is just fine. I couldn't find anything of significance wrong. There is a palm tree leaning on your house, blocking passage on the stairway to the roof porch, but other than that, you will be back to normal after a day of raking. Your access to the beach, however, is somewhat more perilous than before. It seems that the great wall on the house immediately to your left as you enter the beach is now a heap of rubble, making very poor stepping stones to the beach. For those interested in homes on the north side of the beach – no major problems that I could see from the beach. Once again, access to the beach is presently a bit adventuresome and the houses are somewhat closer to the water, but the homes themselves seem to be intact. All in all, Briland weathered another one, and a few years from now Floyd will be nothing more than an ugly memory. Reconstruction is in full force, and this hurricane presented far less challenge than that presented by Andrew. For those interested in visiting sometime in the next year, you will notice some changes, but I doubt that these changes will discourage many – with the possible exception of no mega yachts at Valentine's bringing those big-spending trippers to the Island. So, I guess that those planning to be on Briland for the holidays had better plan to usher in the new century somewhere other than the Reach. I'm confident that they will find one or more suitable replacements. There will be plenty. Your Briland correspondent -- Jamie _________________________________________________________________________ Island News & Information for North Eleuthera & Harbour Island, Bahamas www.briland.com E: <rum AT briland.com> [It's much better in the Out Islands.] |
| - Ambulance Donation |
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Ambulance Donation by AMR for Abaco |
| - Briland Modem: HI House Update [Miceli/Evans/Ritter/Stokes] |
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Note from Kif Brown via Sharon King about specific houses on Harbour Island: Marrone/Miceli - south side of house shingles gone, need to get roof done right away. Not much water damage but could not find anyone to let her in house to check. some trees down, some okay. William needs money to clean up. Evans - Looks ok except for beach path. Ninth tile ready to drop off the cliff. Ritter - Kif says he needs to come to repair house now. No maid to let her in so she cannot see inside but LEAKS all over house. Solar panel for pool damaged. Moat has 2 feet of water with scum and debris. Dock is gone. Stokes - Herman says that Stokes should check on the house, as there are 2 holes in the roof and water damage. Some cement gone from dock but most pilings there but decking gone. Needs shingles, but as noted in earlier post, none on island. _______________________________________________ CONVERGENZ/Solutions New Media Brokerage & Tech PR and Marketing Consultancy Guerrilla Marketing - Strategic Planning Public Relations - Corporate Communications <www.convergenz.com> 10153 Riverside Drive - Suite 244 - Toluca Lake California 91602 T: 818.761.5688 - F: 818.761.0024 - E: info AT convergenz.com jFax: 661.761.9154 - eFax: 800.861.4606 |
| - Briland Modem: Construction Materials Needed [23 Sep] |
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Note from Sharon King: Per a recent conversation with Kif Brown on Harbour Island via satcom phone, everyone on the island needs shingles and nails, and none are to be found in Nassau. Palm Beach Lumber [1 561 842 6220, ask for 'Mr. Bubba'] regularly exports such supplies to the Out Islands by way of G&G shipping. A 3-pack bundle costs $22.50. _________________________________________________________________________ Island News & Information for North Eleuthera & Harbour Island, Bahamas <www.briland.com> E: <rum AT briland.com> [It's much better in the Out Islands.] |
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Some phones are working in Gov Harbour, Eleuthera. Maybe temporary and probably just the ones very close in. |
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I just spoke with Austin Smith's dad, Tom. He returned
from Lubbers and had atleast 100 e mails that came while he was gone. Anyway, as
posted earlier, they are closing the cottages for 2-3 months to clean up "a
hell of a mess". There was little damage from the wind, mostly water
damage. The houses on the beach fared the worst. The docks are gone as well as
other docks on Lubbers. The winds passed over at 200+ and Tom said when he got
to Lubbers he expected a much worse scenario. "The kids (Austin and Amy)did
fine." Austin's mom said with the help of solar power they were in good
shape. Everyone is tired, but the spirit to get the cottage complex back 100% is
terrific. Anyone concerned with reservations can e mail Austin's dad,Tom,
at tom AT sealevelcottages.com
Refunds may take awhile as there is still no phone communication to Lubbers.
Please be patient. A lot of us may have lost our vacation, but the islanders
have lost so much more. Although, it seems the spirit of the Abacos lives on
with everyone doing there best to help each other out. I want to thank you for
having this board as it has helped many and I, myself, have made new friends
that I hope to one day meet in the Abacos. Take care to all of you!
Laurie billlaurie AT xtalwind.net
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Gert, how are you? My name is Roger Brock. I travel to Guana Cay several times a year and also own land there. I obviously have many friends on the Island and kept track of Floyd through the whole ordeal. I snapped this satellite picture when the eye of Floyd was sitting on top of Guana. I didn't want to just post it anywhere because I don't want to waste space. If you think people would be interested in it please feel free to post it. I hope to be back on Guana to help out in the next few weeks. Thanks, Roger Brock (See attached file: floyd1.jpg) |
| - Working fax on Marsh Harbour |
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I received the following request from Michelle. Hope someone can help them out. Gert * ** *** Gert van Dijken ( gert AT vandijken.com ) **** The Caribbean Hurricane Page - http://gobeach.com/hurr.htm ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1999 13:51:55 EDT From: RUIZAMC AT aol.com gert, do you have any other fax numbers to get clearance... i'm trying to get my fax through as per Johnny Roberts of Guana Cay he is trying to find a fax on Marsh harbour.. anyone know of a business that has a working fax? Michelle |
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Tony and Pam Armbrister and their staff are busy at the resort cleaning up after Floyd. It is my understanding that there were broken windows, but no flooding of the structures. I understand that the people on Cat Island are doing well and expect a shipment of relief materials on Friday. It is my understanding that the resort will reopen mid November. They are a model operation and we all wish them the best of luck! They do a lot for the community at large. Anxious to hear other news about Cat Island. Please post if you have any updates. Pris (bennerp AT aol.com) |
| - Briland Modem Announcement: Please Stand By [ 22 Sep] |
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Thanks to all of the great traffic encountered at www.briland.com over the past week, the website is undergoing a temporary tuneup. Check back at 11:00a PST/2:00p EST for more updates on the aftermath of Hurricane Floyd. Thanks for your patience -- Kimberly __________________________________________________________________ Island News & Information for North Eleuthera & Harbour Island, Bahamas <www.briland.com> E: <rum AT briland.com> [It's much better in the Out Islands.] |
| - Abaco hurricane relief and rebuilding update #1 |
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If you would like to be removed from this list, please refer to the removal instructions at the bottom of this e-mail. ---------- Although the clean-up is well underway, and the lights and electricity are gradually coming on in most of Green Turtle and parts of Treasure Cay, Marsh Harbour, Guana Cay, Hope Town and Man-'O-War, the misery and dislocation caused by Floyd in some of the Abacos more isolated communities is huge and, unfortunately, will probably get worse before it gets better (tropical storm Harvey hasn't helped matters at all!). However, due in large part to selfless donations of time, material and 10's of thousands of dollars by hundreds and hundreds of people who know and love the Abacos (and many who have only visited these incredible islands once or twice!), the Abacos are quickly beginning to get better. With the help of Gulfstream International Airlines, Channel 4's (WFOR) Neighbors-4-Neighbors program, the Jefferson-Pilot radio stations in South Florida as well as WIOD-AM, WINZ-AM, WQAM-AM, numerous south Florida residents, and corporations such as Stiles Corporation (Ft. Lauderdale), Broward Motorsports (Davie), Italian Seaways (Miami), Treasure Cay Services (Ft. Lauderdale), Ride Motors (Hallandale), G & G Shipping (Dania Beach), Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Florida Yacht Brokers Association, Catholic Charities (Archdiocese of Miami) and many, many others, we are beginning to make life just a little less difficult for Floyd's Abaco and Out Island victims. This is not to say that everything will be "back to normal - business as usual" within the next few weeks. The insurance-covered Abaco hotels and resorts, almost without exception, are rebuilding and restoring as fast as is realistically possible, and almost all of them expect to be open again at the earliest possible opportunity. A few of the Abacos' resorts will actually be "back in business" in a few weeks (check the go-abacos.com/storm pages for resort re-opening information), and most of the Abacos' vacation homes, rental cottages, restaurants, stores, boat & car rentals and a myriad of other tourism-related businesses will have their pastel doors at least partially open within the next 15-45 days. Home and cottage availabilities information will also be posted on go-abacos.com/storm on a settlement-by-settlement, interactive "accommodations and update" map we're currently creating. Unfortunately, the outlook for a difficult but do-able recovery is not quite as optomistic for many of the more remote Abaco villages on the northern and southern ends of Great Abaco. The tiny settlements of Fox Town, Crown Haven, Coopers Town and Fire Road (to the north) and Sandy Point, Cherokee, Crossing Rock and Little Harbour (to the south) were, for the most part, catastrophically impacted by Floyd's winds, storm-surge, torrential rains and general savagery. In the days and months before Floyd, many residents of these settlements barely managed to eke out an existance as resort service workers, fishermen, hard-scrabble farmers, restaurant workers or store employees. Many of these small settlements' residents are single mothers, with all the huge responsibilities of raising children. After Floyd, these hard-working, industrious 'Conians are without homes, food, the basic necessities of life ... and, of critical importance, without jobs for the near-term future. The Bahamas do not offer structured "government assistance" programs for the needy. There are no food stamps, FEMA or other "safety net" programs available for the dislocated and disconnected victims of Floyd. And there are no "social security" checks to replace the wages lost by temporary hotel and business closure. In short, for the vast majority of Floyd's Abaconian (and other "Out Island") victims, there is nowhere to turn for much needed help except to us - the people who know, understand, love and cherish these islands. We have already identified many of the Abacos' "critical need pockets" in the settlements mentioned above. And we expect to find more isolated "need areas" in the near future. Although the majority of residents of the offshore cays are working 18 hours a day to re-roof, re-window, re-wire, de-salt and, in general, re-claim their homes and businesses, there are also many residents who do not have homes which can be repaired. Our relief effort is specifically targeted at the short-, mid- and long-term needs of those who have lost the most ... and who didn't have a lot to lose in the first place. And, to help those who need help the most, we need your help in whatever way you are able. The sense of community, of bonding together for a common cause among normally competitive hotel and business owners and many, many faceless (internet/website) people, is just astounding. The visitor traffic to this website has increased by more than 500% over the past few days, with 99% of all storm-related e-mail expressing prayers, support and a strong desire to volunteer whatever the e-writer was able to volunteer. As webmanager of go-abacos, I thank each and every site visitor for his or her honest expressions of caring and true, compassionate concern for the kind and gentle people of the Abacos. Once again, I personally thank you, as do the rest of the members of our relief effort organization, for your thoughts, prayers, concerns, generous donations and selfless help. I look forward to delivering increasingly positive Abaco relief and rebuilding news to you in the upcoming Abaco updates - knowing the Abacos and its industrious, inventive and self-sufficient residents as I have for more than 20 years, I'm sure this will be the case. If you would like recommend go-abacos storm information to a friend, please use our "Recommend It" referral program as follows: <a href="http://www.recommend-it.com/l.z.e?s=420074"> or http://www.recommend-it.com/l.z.e?s=420074 Kindest regards, Rick Graef webmaster AT go-abacos.com http://www.go-abacos.com The "local knowledge" vacation and map guide for The Bahamas' Abaco islands ................................ 1574 NE 36 Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334 ---------------------- You have received this newsletter/Abacos relief and rebuilding update (the first of an on-going series) as a result of (1) your request, (2) your e-address was provided by Lori Lachnicht/Bahamas Travel Network, (3) you previously expressed interest in finding out more about the Abacos or (4) you "opted-in" to go-abacos.com's e-mailing program. If you would rather not receive additional information from go-abacos about the Abacos relief and rebuilding efforts, please send a blank e-mail to nostorm AT go-abacos.com and we'll immediately remove your name from our update list. We apologize if you've received this newsletter in error. ---------------------- NOTE TO ALL ABACO BUSINESS - mailto:rebuild AT go-abacos.com - Whether or not you're a go-abacos sponsor, PLEASE provide us with news of your business' occupancy/use status and, if you're "closed for repairs", please tell us when you expect to be open. Go-abacos averages (pre-Floyd) more than 7000 individual visitors per month, and these folks need to know as soon as possible when you'll be "open for business" so they can begin planning their next "Abaco Adventure". Please send all information to rebuild AT go-abacos.com and we will post it as quickly as possible. INFORMATION SOURCES: Although we are not able to guarantee that everything on our storm pages is 100% accurate, we do our best to disregard information based on rumor, hearsay and exaggeration. The information go-abacos.com currently has available on Hurricane Floyd and Floyd-related Abaco recovery and rebuilding efforts has been supplied by reliable island residents, post-storm visitors and other eye-witnesses, pilots, ZNS Radio Bahamas, Ft. Lauderdale's Sun-Sentinel newspaper and Earl Russell (HAM operator in Green Turtle - he also supplied the National Hurricane Center with it's Abaco info). |
| - Windermere Bridge, Windermere Island, Eleuthera |
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According to an inspection by Peter Christie of Nassau, the Windermere Bridge is structurally intact, however severe erosion of approach took place from Floyd on both sides of the bridge. There is a gap of about 10' on one side (Eleuthera side, I believe) and about 30' on the other side (Windermere side, I believe). Discussions are underway about repairs. There is beach erosion. New Club appears in good shape. Old Windermere Island Club appears in good shape too. Thank-you for all of your efforts. Submitted by Pris (bennerp AT aol.com) |
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Leanne Gravel (RUIZAMC AT aol.com) of Guana Cay Aide send me the following pictures. I posted them here Gert * ** *** Gert van Dijken ( gert AT vandijken.com ) **** The Caribbean Hurricane Page - http://gobeach.com/hurr.htm |
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Some information that we know from Spanish Wells. This came by way of a phone call with Lyman Pinder on Nassau who owns property on Spanish Wells and was on the island over the weekend. We live in Tennessee now but lived on Spanish Wells for 3 years in the early 90's which including our family surviving Andrew. We have many friends on the island. Although the damage is extensive, much of the rebuilding done after Andrew held up in the storm. Phones are already working on the island locally and about 90% of the power has been restored. The Food Fair, which was destroyed in Andrew, sustained some roof damage and water damage from the storm surge, but is open. The eastern end of the island went under water during the storm. The water was deep enough to go into Pinder's Supermarket on the harbour side. Estimated storm surge was 7 to 10 feet. The water rose quite a bit higher than with Andrew. Many of the big fishing boats broke loose. Two are reportedly sitting on the road that follows the harbour on the south side of the island and some are back in the mangroves, far from the water. A few of the big boats sank too. One was the "Bread Winner" - others I don't recall. The big new water tank by Spanish Wells Marine has moved about 6 feet. It floated when the water rose because it was nearly empty. If the tank had had only a minimal amount of water in it, it would have stayed. The Gospel Chapel and the Peoples Church were damaged - did not hear about the Methodist Church. The bridge to Russell Island was standing after the storm but the road leading to it from the Russell Island side was washed out. By Sunday, it was repaired so trucks could begin to make trips to the dump on Monday. The eye of Floyd passed directly over Spanish Wells. There was an hour and a half of calm. People were out of their homes during that time surveying damage. The second half of the storm was worse than the first half. I do have more info but don't have time to put it down now. If anyone has additional information or questions, please e-mail me at cbmknoxville AT juno.com. Would be glad to talk by phone as well. We plan to try to go over in the next few weeks. Dave in Knoxville, TN ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj. |
| - Briland Modem: 21 September - Building Materials Requested |
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Kif Brown has been fielding specific requests on Harbour
Island for tar paper, felt and nails!! _______________________________________________ CONVERGENZ/Solutions New Media Brokerage & Tech PR and Marketing Consultancy Guerrilla Marketing - Strategic Planning Public Relations - Corporate Communications <www.convergenz.com> 10153 Riverside Drive - Suite 244 - Toluca Lake California 91602 T: 818.761.5688 - F: 818.761.0024 - E: info AT convergenz.com jFax: 661.761.9154 - eFax: 800.861.4606 |
| - Briland Modem: 21 September - Harbour Island Update, Part II |
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Note from Kif Brown via satcom call to Norin Felton: Kif Brown arrived on Harbour Island Tuesday afternoon. Called on satellite phone Tues. night. The following is her report. She has many more places to visit and will provide more details over the next few days. Malia's Well (her house) 2 houses so. of Runaway. All is well, only a small leak in one room. The long set of stairs to the beach are there, but shortly after they end is a 20-30 ft drop to the beach. There is also a huge tree on the beach. There is no power at her house but there is power at the corner of Colebrook and Clarence. Some sea grapes have fallen, and miraculously one still has the grapes on it. Rendezvous - my house on Juicy Hill 2 palms have fallen toward the house. No electricity. No leaks. Kellogs - appears to be OK Wohlbergs - Lavender Hill Roof perfect. Porch OK. About nine steps from the porch, huge drop to the beach. Sheril Saunders was checking on Rendezvous and was on their porch watching the swells 20-30 feet high the day after the storm. Thought they would be on the porch for sure! Paniers - Water tank on the beach. Did not look from the beach up. Sonya's - white house top of Juicy Hill on right. Jane says everything is OK. Maybe lost a few shingles. Blue Shutters - Jane reports it "is dry as a bone"! Bill Bates - harbour side, dock gone Etta to provide more details. Etta is fine. The Landing - big tree in back is sawed off. One corner of the porch damaged. Other damage unknown. Bay Street Homes - must have been really good constuction in the old days. Flooding damage unknown at this time. PLP dock, only the concrete pilings still there. But "The Tent" is fine! Bug's place on ELH is fine. Pinapple veg. shop OK, leaking a bit. Three Sister's is open. The Gazebo- Bell's and Hemmings across from Valentine's boat ramp didn't look carefully yet, but no great disaster. Seems OK. Ramora Bay- quick look dropping of messages. The parrots are fine. Greencroft - Miss Lillian says everything is OK Bugs, Tibe and Richy are fine. Richy is selling water and ice again. Bogue has water. Isn't getting to HI yet. Think that could be because everyone is filling up in Bogue. Ma Ruby is fine. Sheril Saunders went driving about during the eye. Was quite calm then. Quincy is fine. Narrows-looks like someone took a weedeater to the tops of the palms. Pink Sands is fine. Packer is fine. They need D cell batteries. Plenty of drinking water available. Wanting tap water. Everything is pretty brown from the sea salt. Hope this will answer some questions. Will post more updates as they are received. You may e-mail Norin at nfelton AT syptec.com if you would like messages to be passed along. _______________________________________________ CONVERGENZ/Solutions New Media Brokerage & Tech PR and Marketing Consultancy Guerrilla Marketing - Strategic Planning Public Relations - Corporate Communications <www.convergenz.com> 10153 Riverside Drive - Suite 244 - Toluca Lake California 91602 T: 818.761.5688 - F: 818.761.0024 - E: info AT convergenz.com jFax: 661.761.9154 - eFax: 800.861.4606 |
| - Briland Modem: 21 September - Harbour Island Update |
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Note from Richard Haskell: I am elated upon my return this afternoon from the island, as compared to what I expected to see. On the oceanside, it's this simple: Someone took a three mile long knife blade, placed it as close as they could to the edges of the structures, sliced down 20 or more feet, and then slid the whole chunk of beach out to sea. One or two homes might fall, or can't be underpinned. Coral Sands beach front restaurant had its concrete underpinnings knocked out, effectivly rendering the terrace above unable to be walked on. They plan to get working on its restoration immediately. So in summary, on oceanside, it's just severe beach erosion. On the harbour side, Bay St. looks as if took direct hits from WW War II bombs all along an area from the end of the straw stands to just past Crown St. These areas include not only the loss of road surface, but worse, the loss of the entire seawall, so the road has caved in to the Harbour. This is the most serious damage to Bay St., far more than to the cottages. It is passable (slowly), but will require a major effort to repair. Valentines is, simply, gone, i.e. the Marina and all waterside buildings except the "new" dive shop which made it. Severe damage to Valentine's hotel buildings on backside. The Landing is damaged. Seems that area of Bay Street south of the gov't. pier..there the buildings took it the worst, while not the road surface at all...yet all north of gov't pier, the road surafce is most damaged. Clean up efforts are wonderful...about 200 people got together today, and by the end, Bay Street was completely cleared of debris. Fig tree is just a stump. They are really working hard to put it back together. Miss Ling and her children are fine. Geraldine seems relaxed that her phone is not ringing. Bonefish Joe says he saw a bunch of them (Bonefish)this morning, and that they'rte acting real playful this soon after a storm. Winslow reporterd to me on Southbar, where a couple of houses did take roof damage, and that info. has been reporterd separately. I saw Richard Rowe, and he gave me a e-mial for his grildfriend, not you, sorry Dad! Apparently, USAIR and Gulfstream can or will not fly to ELH until phone service is restored, and this could be October late. (You do have local phone service on the island.) Check further with them on their pol;icy on this, as they could equip w/ satellite phones and resume sooner. There's some electricity: It came on Sunday night 6:00pm FULL TIME but went off Tue. at 6:00 am , and hadn't come back when I left at 2:00 pm. Water was also off, but was expected to resume today. I will go over late next week w/ a Sat. phone. Richard _______________________________________________ CONVERGENZ/Solutions New Media Brokerage & Tech PR and Marketing Consultancy Guerrilla Marketing - Strategic Planning Public Relations - Corporate Communications <www.convergenz.com> 10153 Riverside Drive - Suite 244 - Toluca Lake California 91602 T: 818.761.5688 - F: 818.761.0024 - E: info AT convergenz.com jFax: 661.761.9154 - eFax: 800.861.4606 |
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-----Original Message----- From: Bosch1FV1 AT aol.com <Bosch1FV1 AT aol.com> To: billlaurie AT xtalwind.net <billlaurie AT xtalwind.net> Date: Tuesday, September 21, 1999 4:42 PM Subject: Re: Sealevel cottages >Laurie , I just spoke to Austin's Dad, and Have Bad News, Austin is closeing >Clearwater and Sealevel for the next 2-3 months . Although the cottages didnt >have much damage, the docks and landscaping are gone., and the cottages have >to all be cleaned up. Tom and Austin decide to close and totally overhaul for >the next couple months and hopefully reopen around Christmas time. One of >their concerns was that none of the restraunts or bars would be open and all >the things that makes the Abacos Paradise would be gone or closed. Sorry Fran > |
| - Briland Modem: 21 Sep - Eleuthera and Harbour Island Resort Updates |
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ELEUTHERA The island of Eleuthera reports that the airport at North Eleuthera is open. The Governor's Harbour airport is open although the customs and immigration building is damaged. The status of Rock Sound airport is presently unknown. The community of Governor's Harbour sustained severe damage. The Glass Window bridge is presently impassable. Club Med, Governor's Harbour http://www.clubmed.com The Club Med is presently closed but will reopen as scheduled on November 13th 1999. Rainbow Inn, Eleuthera http://www.rainbowinn.com The Rainbow Inn is presently closed for its annual maintenance and is scheduled to reopen November 17th, 1999. The property experienced some damage to the roofs of the units and the restaurant was also damaged. The Buccaneer Club, Governor's Harbour The Buccaneer Club experienced some roof damage and is temporarily closed and will advise as to when it will reopen. Cambridge Villas http://www.ivacation.com/p421.htm Cambridge Villas is open although the property sustained some roof damage. All facilities are available to guests. Cigatoo Resort The Cigatoo Resort experienced minimal damage and will reopen as scheduled in December 1999. The Duck Inn, Governor's Harbour Information pending. Laughing Bird Apartments, Governor's Harbour Closed until further notice. The property experienced extensive water damage to landscaped areas. Palmetto Shores, Governor's Harbour http://www.ivacation.com/p6835.htm The Palmetto Shores Villas are open and all facilities are available to guests. Richard and Carmen's Tuckaway Hotel Information pending. Unique Village Resort Unique Village is closed until further notice. The restaurant was severely damaged and the hotel experienced roof damage. Unique Village Villas and Apartments Closed until further notice. The Cove, Eleuthera http://www.TheCoveEleuthera.com The Cove, Eleuthera is closed but is scheduled to reopen as planned at the end of October 1999. Venta Club Eleuthera Information pending. Edwina's Place Information pending. Cartwright's Ocean Front Cottages Information pending. Ethel's Cottages Information pending. Hilton's Haven, Tarpum Bay Information pending. Sea View Motel, Upper Bogue Information pending. Windermere Island Club Information pending. The bridge to the resort has been destroyed. HARBOUR ISLAND Harbour Island sustained damage to both property and to its roads. Coral Sands Hotel http://www.coralsands.com The Coral Sands Hotel is closed until October 29th and sustained no damage. All facilities will be available to guests. The beach sustained some erosion and a beach bar was damaged. Ocean View Club The Ocean View Club is temporarily closed and will advise as to when it intends to reopen. Romora Bay Hotel http://www.romorabay.com The Romora Bay Hotel is closed between September 7th and reopens September 30th. The hotel sustained little damage except to its landscaping. Dunmore Beach Hotel http://www.dunmorebeach.com The Dunmore Beach Hotel is closed between July 8th and October 31st. The hotel experienced no damage other than some trees being blown down and some beach erosion. Pink Sands Hotel http://www.islandoutpost.com/PinkSands/ The Pink Sands Hotel is open but will close between October 1st and October 31st for its regular period of closure. The hotel sustained little damage but there was some beach erosion. Runaway Hill Club http://www.cpscaribnet.com/ads/runaway/runa.htm The Runaway Hill Club is closed between September 16th and November 15th, 1999. The hotel sustained no reported damage. Tingum Village Hotel The Tingum Village Hotel is closed temporarily and will advise when it intends to reopen. The Landing The Landing Hotel sustained some roof damage and is closed temporarily. They will advise when it intends to reopen. Valentine's Resort http://www.valentinesdive.com The Valentine's Resort has extended its regular seasonal closing from October 31st until January 15th 2000. The hotel sustained limited damage and the dock will need to be repaired. Spanish Wells Yacht Haven Information pending. Adventure's Resort, Spanish Wells Information pending. _______________________________________________ CONVERGENZ/Solutions New Media Brokerage & Tech PR and Marketing Consultancy Guerrilla Marketing - Strategic Planning Public Relations - Corporate Communications <www.convergenz.com> 10153 Riverside Drive - Suite 244 - Toluca Lake California 91602 T: 818.761.5688 - F: 818.761.0024 - E: info AT convergenz.com jFax: 661.761.9154 - eFax: 800.861.4606 |
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I do not remember who I have told what any more, so if I have already told you I am doing it again. I have managed to get AMR (American Medical Response) to give a fully equipped ambulance to Cooper's Town and north Abaco. It will be my responsibility to ship it over. I plan to leave with it on Tuesday to Palm Beach for shipment the following week to be presented on Friday the 8th. That is the quickest time that everything can be arranged. A web site is being put together to raise transport money. Please pass on the site address, (although it will not be complete until sometime tomorrow afternoon). We all should thank AMR. Thank you cards can be sent to: American Medical Response 1305 Chastain Road Bldg. 100, Suite 400 Kennesaw, GA 30144 I also want to thank the folks who are developing the web pages and placing the pictures, I look forward to meeting them when the crisis is over. To see pictures -- www.travelrecreation.com/northabaco/ For Relief Fund -- www.travelrecreation.com/relief/ |
| - Briland Modem: 21 Sep - Baby Supplies Emergency Run |
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Note from Bill and Betty Jo Everett: For anyone travelling to Harbour Island or Eleuthera this week, please advise Glenroy Aranha on Harbour Island that a load of disposable diapers, baby food, juice, baby formula, etc. will be loaded on the Eleuthera Express Wednesday (9/22/99) consigned to his personal attention. Glenroy knows the best and most equitable manner for the distribution of the goods. A duplicate shipment is on the way to the Central Eleuthera area consigned to the Methodist minister at Governors Harbour. For details on buying supplies to donate wholesale, contact Mr Robert D'Albenas of the D'Albenas Agency (Importers) in Nassau at (242) 322-1441 _________________________________________ Harbour Island, Bahamas <www.briland.com> E: <rum AT briland.com> [It's much better in the Out Islands.] |
| - Briland Modem: Harbour Island Fig Tree [21 Sep 1999] |
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Note from Dotty Taylor:This photograph of a harbourside view of the downed fig tree on Harbour Island was taken by Jackie Higgs Callender. CONVERGENZ/Solutions New Media Brokerage & Tech PR and Marketing Consultancy Guerrilla Marketing - Strategic Planning Public Relations - Corporate Communications <www.convergenz.com> 10153 Riverside Drive - Suite 244 - Toluca Lake California 91602 T: 818.761.5688 - F: 818.761.0024 - E: info AT convergenz.com jFax: 1 (661) 761-9154 |
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As posted on the board - http://www2.gobeach.com/help/ By: Jeff Robards Date: 09-21-99 11:05 My brother John and I spent the weekend in Gov Harbour. Everyone seems to be in reasonably good spirits and the rebuilding has already begun in earnest. The biggest issue is lack of communications equipment. We brought down two satellite phones and I would recommend anyone planning to visit to do the same. I also brought a chainsaw which was very useful. Eleuthera Supply was fully-stocked with food and the water company had filled the tanks at the top of the hill. I heard rumours that water supplies would be tight in the near future, but saw no evidence of this. Most damage resulted from flooding in the settlement and water damage to Cupid's Cay. Also lots of roof damage and trees down all over. Twin Coves coconut grove is mostly gone. Our caretaker, Edgar Gardiner, already had people at our house involved in clean-up by the time we arrived Saturday. Here is the web address for some photos that my brother took on his digital camera. Good luck to our friends on Eleuthera with the clean-up and the rebuilding! Web site: http://hometown.aol.com/pinescove/page/index.htm * ** *** Gert van Dijken ( gert AT vandijken.com ) **** The Caribbean Hurricane Page - http://gobeach.com/hurr.htm |
| - More good news from Guana Cay |
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News from Guana today is still positive. A friend flew back last night and said that the local community is working as a group to remove debris. He was amazed by the team work. Also the community is redirecting the supplies that they don't need to other communities that do. Guana Cay had a cloths drive and sent cloths and food to those in need. The Abaconian people stick together. I am inspired with the efforts. God Bless them. Leanne Gravelle |
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Abaco and Grand Bahama are under a tropical storm warning!!! Harvey took a jog south last night. At 8 am, Harvey's coordinates were 26.0N and 82.8W with 50 mph winds. It is moving 10mph in a east southeast direction. Expected to take a turn east today. URL for NOAA is: http://iwin.nws.noaa.gov/iwin/nationalwarnings.html Susan |
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