To all viewers,
I have been contacted by readers to see if people are arranging to fly to Cat Island (when we know that the airstrip is ok to land) and I promised to post their request here. There are a couple people in the Greenwood area that would like to get to the island when possible. If you are planning to fly down privately or via charter they will share costs. If you are willing and able please comment. Thanks.
The roof is off the police station in Arthurs Town far north. The Administrators roof is gone on his house up north. . Several rooms damaged at Greenwood Resort on the southeast side of the island. Their trees are down. The house next door to the resort has its roof gone. Power lines are down everywhere according to the Nassau Guardian. I know the power is off. If poles are laying in the road then no one will be able to get around until the electric company gets them picked up. Una's daughter leaving Cat tomorrow morning, so maybe I will get a phone call from Nassau. When and if I do, I will advise what I know. Writing from Greenwood. We are OK. Roy’s house held up but pretty scary. Probably 135-140 wind right on us for hours. Major destruction everywhere. Got to our house through deep water, following Roy, to check on house this AM. Guests are fine and worked all night picking up rugs and mopping water. Lots of leaks and water inside. Windows held but not the roof. Lost whole section over Oceanside guest room. Sips panels there and black paper- steel is all over the circle and driveway. Big cooker upended. Trinka and generator stayed in place. Still blowing about 50 this AM and then roads too flooded to get b ack today. Maybe tomorrow. Water came all over yard. All sand now. Nearly all foliage totally gone. A few palms standing. All trees in circle split off and down. Major mess. Must call Dave at 305-240=4919 to let him know Erica is OK. Have no idea when she will get out, but she will call from Miami whenever she gets there. May be several days or even a week. Make sure he understands this was the biggest to ever hit and it’s serious. All trees and electric poles are all over roads and not likely to get fixed anytime soon. Probably no power for weeks or months. Call Morty’s parents at 570-254-6242 . They are fine but don’t know when they will get out. Call Miriams parents at 410-358-2938 . Same message. They have been fantastic. Sharron and Adrian from Old Bight- house is fine and so are they. E-mail daughter in England at kimberlyfay@btinternet.com. The rainbow house is gone. Roof off and all walls but stone one down. Rubble. Salvaged a few photos. You should call Jack and Cathy with the bad news. Cheney’s house is gone. Roof and walls out in the road along with power poles and debris. Gili survived but noy without damage. Greenwood has damage to rooms, but main room OK. Palms all down all over. Looks like a battleground. You just can’t imagine it. Smith Bay dock is gone so no ships coming. Airport flooded and roofs off but hope to get a med evac chopper in and maybe let some private planes in. This only communication for now. If I can get to house tomorrow will try to get dish up, but don’t count on it. We’re a wasteland and I am just sick to my stomach with all the destruction. Will be months and months to restore order. Need to think up a plan for roof temporary or something.
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Una and erica
BRUCE ALBRO
We just called Debbie Armbrister who works for us about the situation on Cat Island (10:45 Thursday) her roof is gone and her car is in several feet of water. At least the cell phone works. Most damage is water damage. Post Office roof is off. She can’t update more because all the roads are flooded. The storm should be over by three this afternoon.
Update from Nick Cripps (11:00 Thursday)
Horrible.
Worst thing he has been through in his life!
Never imagined that anything could be that bad.
At least the cell phone works
We will keep in contact with Nick
LATER L
C
Heard from Randy that the airport at Hawks Nest is clear. But should use caution and fly by first to inspect. I expect to fly down Sunday, noon. Will bring Bob Tilman and Cathy Benson. I understand from other people in Hawks Nest, that houses on the beach did OK, not much damage. Hawks Nest there was a lot of damage. Jim Roswell
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ReplyDeleteWe have 3 people who are interested in getting down to the island to help. We can help with flight costs. Anyone headed that way with room? Thanks, Matt & Sooner Halvorson
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