Caribbean Islands Brace for Another Hurricane; Ivan Now a Category 4 Storm

September 6, 2004

  • September 8, 2004 at 6:01 am
    Ashley says:
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    I’m so worried about the Carribean! My aunt and uncle were hit badly by both charley and frances (in Florida) and I’m headed to Aruba/Curacao in 2 weeks. Keep me posted on what happens if anyone of you has information! I heard there were 9 deaths…my thoughts and prayers are with you all…

  • September 8, 2004 at 6:06 am
    NANCY LYFORD says:
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    PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW IT IS THERE. I HAVE MY DAUGHTER,SON-IN-LAW & GRAND-DAUGHTER THERE ON VACATION. THEY ARE STAYING AT LA CABANA RESORT IN ARUBA. I AM SO WORRIED ABOUT THEM. WE JUST WENT THROUGH 2 (CHARLEY & FRANCES) IN FLORIDA. PLEASE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANK YOU.
    NANCY

  • September 8, 2004 at 6:17 am
    Donna says:
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    Could you tell me what you know about the situation in Riversallee St. Patricks?
    How is the situation with the damage. What do you know about the families Philbert and Joseph?

  • September 8, 2004 at 6:26 am
    Debra says:
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    I am deeply worried about my fellow grenadian brothers and sisters. I would like for everyone in the caribbean to say a word of prayer for grenada. I was fortunate to communicate with some of my family memembers after the devastation.
    I would like some information about the town og grenville. i have family there that i am unable to have any contact with. any info from grenville will be appreciated..

  • September 8, 2004 at 6:28 am
    pamela says:
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    Hi,
    We are about to cruise on the 12th from puerto rico, to grenada aruba st thomas st kitts and venezuela…Is there any hope it will turn out just fine??

    Pam

  • September 8, 2004 at 6:30 am
    Radio karpata says:
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    Update on Ivan.

    At the moment there are some heavy rains there in curacao and bonaire. there are also 5 meters high waves on the north coast of bonaire. The hurricane is moving with a speed of 28km/h, WNW. the eye of the hurricane will pass bonaire at some 150 km north of the island…. there will be some damage caused by strong winds, but nothing serious so far. the people there are very good prepared, they are well informed by the government. th eye of the hurricane will pass bonaire at approx. 19:00 local time. GOD help them all!!!

    Radio Karpata.

  • September 8, 2004 at 6:42 am
    Donna says:
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    Hi Jane, I read your message. Does your dad know anything about St. Patricks. Is there some kind of Communication in Greneda? We are very worried about our family members:Joseph and Philbert

  • September 8, 2004 at 6:56 am
    Donna says:
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    I compiled information from different people from a message board and send it to my family in Curacao on the situation in Greneda

    Maybe this might help some of you out there trying to find info about Greneda.

    A Battalion from Trinidad landed at 1 p.m today to assess damages and assist
    with island wide clean up and restoration. Telephone Land lines will not be
    restored before 4-5 days.Most people with initial cellular contact are
    unable to charge their batteries so contact via cellular is reducing. An
    extremely high percentage of households have been destroyed, I do not want
    to quote the % given until they are absolutely certain , but the radio
    reports coming in from Grenada to Barbados are describing the island as a
    “total wreck”. There is another team heading from Trinidad to Grenada
    tonight and they are responsible for assessing damage in order to provide
    the necessary aid from Trinidad. They will also be responsible for locating
    and finding people and will post an “enquiries website” for persons who want
    to contact them directly for information on friends and relatives. Sad to
    say, they will also be posting the deceased list as soon as they can
    positively identify people.

    Information from a caller at Cable & Wireless states that words cannot describe the area overlooking the Wharf. “It’s like someone dropped a bomb” total destruction.

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    Date: September 08, 2004 at 17:14:17
    From: CB
    Subject: Info on St. George’s

    I spoke with my cousin on Market hill earlier about 4 today. This is what she told me while we were able to talk.

    The following places in St. George’s are damaged, in fact “mash up” was the expression that she used.

    Convent
    Mother Rose (St. Louis girls RC)
    PBC
    Catholic church
    Anglican church
    Presbyterian church
    Court house
    House of Parliament
    Norton Hall
    Stadium (gone)

    Darbeau hillside (littered with houses)

    Tanteen flooded, playing field, at least 3 feet of water on the netball court
    Lowthers lane – everything
    Anglican highschool
    GBSS
    Palmer school – partially damaged

    Springs school
    In Springs from Chichester nursing home going back inside of Dixie, all houses severly damaged.

    Vandalism, looting in Marketing board, Foodland, Decol, Andall

    Date: September 08, 2004 at 17:13:40
    From: WindjammerTourist
    Subject: Re: Grand Anse

    I believe it was one of the Cherman’s who got a call out. Said they were alive and uninjured. I’ve stayed at Flambouyant. If Coyoba was destroyed, so was Flamboyant. Mariposa was reported earlier as heavily damaged. Don’t know about Cinnamon Hill. All areas on the southern end seem to be the worst. Not that any area escaped unscathed.

    RICHMOND HILL COMPLETELY DESTROYED

    Previous reports have Coyoba Resort destroyed. No word on the guests whereabouts or condition. Most of Grande Anse Beach area was devastated.

    This link to the Clark’s Bay Marina has new info. Woburn in bad shape as well
    http://www.clarkescourtbaymarina.com

  • September 8, 2004 at 6:58 am
    Anne says:
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    Does anyone know the situation in Grandmal, Mt Moritz and surrounding areas. I am worried about my Uncle he lives alone and is disabled. I have been trying to call but can’t get through.

  • September 9, 2004 at 7:32 am
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