I now have power and INTERNET so I can post again. :)
If you have comments, links, emails, photos, etc. that you would like me to post please email me at: gingerl@starband.net .
Thanks everyone for all that you have been doing for Cat Island.
Best to all of you,
Ginger
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
HELP & SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Forwarding Comment:
Sent: 8/28/2011 12:21:20 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: From Andrew...
Friends Im ok but people in Nassau in a position to help, The settlements of Cat Island are in dire need. There is no power water and low supplies of food and it is not likely to improve for weeks if not months. There is no plumbing in The settlement of Devils Point no water no fefrigeration or freezer to keep food frexh escept my house has solar working and we are moving freezers out there
Almost everyone on the island has some kind of roof damage and people areThere are a couple of small working genersators for the whoele settlement that areall the power availab;e. No lights or fans or phones. We need rechargeable lights that i cna charge from my solar and candles . I also have rain water tanks and working pumps so we are trying to supply those in need with water.
There is no cell communication and only a few internet connections working. wet and we will eventually need materials to rebuild. There is some gas and diesel on the island but it will run out and it is expensive as hell and nobody has any money and banks are not working. Lisa Illing is coordinating relief and she needs help. She can be reached at 457 1965,,
She is really going to need help. Any one who can help please do with money logistics and transportation to Cat island. NEMA and The government are overwhelmed and mostly ineffective so far. The need will become more dire as time goes on. I will not be able to respond to every message as computer access is limited as is time
If anybody wants to come help they will need to bring food and supplies and i cannot pick people up i can house them but i dont have gas or time to find them at the airport and no way to know if anybody is coming. The best thing for us would be a boatload or planeloads of supplies into Hawk. s nest. I dont mean to overhype this situation but it could get worse as time goes on and i want to try to stay ahead of this situation beforee it gets worse.
Thanks andrew
Sent: 8/28/2011 12:21:20 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: From Andrew...
Friends Im ok but people in Nassau in a position to help, The settlements of Cat Island are in dire need. There is no power water and low supplies of food and it is not likely to improve for weeks if not months. There is no plumbing in The settlement of Devils Point no water no fefrigeration or freezer to keep food frexh escept my house has solar working and we are moving freezers out there
Almost everyone on the island has some kind of roof damage and people areThere are a couple of small working genersators for the whoele settlement that areall the power availab;e. No lights or fans or phones. We need rechargeable lights that i cna charge from my solar and candles . I also have rain water tanks and working pumps so we are trying to supply those in need with water.
There is no cell communication and only a few internet connections working. wet and we will eventually need materials to rebuild. There is some gas and diesel on the island but it will run out and it is expensive as hell and nobody has any money and banks are not working. Lisa Illing is coordinating relief and she needs help. She can be reached at 457 1965,,
She is really going to need help. Any one who can help please do with money logistics and transportation to Cat island. NEMA and The government are overwhelmed and mostly ineffective so far. The need will become more dire as time goes on. I will not be able to respond to every message as computer access is limited as is time
If anybody wants to come help they will need to bring food and supplies and i cannot pick people up i can house them but i dont have gas or time to find them at the airport and no way to know if anybody is coming. The best thing for us would be a boatload or planeloads of supplies into Hawk. s nest. I dont mean to overhype this situation but it could get worse as time goes on and i want to try to stay ahead of this situation beforee it gets worse.
Thanks andrew
SUPPLIES & HELP NEEDED:
Forwarding comment:
Bob CheyneyHi Fern.... Just talked to Chris and your house is fine. From what he said, a...
3:52 PM (23 hours ago)
Bob CheyneyLoading...3:52 PM (23 hours ago)
Reply |Bob Cheyney to feham
show details 3:52 PM (23 hours ago)
Hi Fern....
Just talked to Chris and your house is fine. From what he said, a few shingles are missing from the top cupola. Hope you made out ok in Maryland???
Below is an e-mail Lisa and Chris Illing and from Andrew Jones. I just talked to him on Skype a few minutes ago. If the government does not do something soon to restore electric "quickley", there could be severe health concerns. Locals are using their yards, etc as bathrooms
(no water for toilets to work) and food spoiling in frig's and freezers......after that....."no food" + no medicine. They could easily end up with a lot of disease that could be epidemic. Some folks have generators but not enough and fuel is like gold.
BEC will not recieve any diesel fuel until at least Sep 2nd. Not anywhere near enough electric poles or wire on hand for replacement. Even if there was, there is only 1 (2 at the most) truck for digging the holes and setting poles and no gas to operate the truck.
The road is passable from north to south but in very bad condition in a lot of places, especially from Smith Bay to Knowles. Poles and wires down everywhere.
Smith Bay partially operational but not sure if the mail boat can dock? Also, as you will see in Andrew's letter, trying to get supplies in will be a problem. Communication with anyone is difficult at the very least so trying to tell someone that they or supplies are coming is almost impossible.
The situation is grave to say the least. I will keep you posted and will post this on the Blog. Feel free to give a call.
All the Best
Bob & Patti Cheyney
************************************************************************************************************
Dear All,
Chris is back in Nassau in one piece and feeling very relieved. We are on recovery mode for South Cat Island.
Many families in the settlements of Port Howe, Devils Point, Old Bight and New Bight really felt the brunt of Irene! Some have lost everything, some have no roofs, most have some type of structural damages. THERE IS NO POWER, poles are down everywhere. BEC has no diesel.
If you are wishing to assist with funds or otherwise, for these families who are in need of;
Can and dry goods
Water
Plastic tarps
Plywood
Shingles and roofing supply
Candles and batteries
Please contact Chris or Lisa at...
242 457 1965 or 242 376 3004... Or by email chrisilling@live.com. Lisailling@me.com
The website on Facebook is chris Illing and greenwoodbeachresort ... where you can see photos and our progress as we move forward over the next few days and weeks in helping the south recover.
Thank you, Chris and Lisa Illing
Bob CheyneyHi Fern.... Just talked to Chris and your house is fine. From what he said, a...
3:52 PM (23 hours ago)
Bob CheyneyLoading...3:52 PM (23 hours ago)
Reply |Bob Cheyney to feham
show details 3:52 PM (23 hours ago)
Hi Fern....
Just talked to Chris and your house is fine. From what he said, a few shingles are missing from the top cupola. Hope you made out ok in Maryland???
Below is an e-mail Lisa and Chris Illing and from Andrew Jones. I just talked to him on Skype a few minutes ago. If the government does not do something soon to restore electric "quickley", there could be severe health concerns. Locals are using their yards, etc as bathrooms
(no water for toilets to work) and food spoiling in frig's and freezers......after that....."no food" + no medicine. They could easily end up with a lot of disease that could be epidemic. Some folks have generators but not enough and fuel is like gold.
BEC will not recieve any diesel fuel until at least Sep 2nd. Not anywhere near enough electric poles or wire on hand for replacement. Even if there was, there is only 1 (2 at the most) truck for digging the holes and setting poles and no gas to operate the truck.
The road is passable from north to south but in very bad condition in a lot of places, especially from Smith Bay to Knowles. Poles and wires down everywhere.
Smith Bay partially operational but not sure if the mail boat can dock? Also, as you will see in Andrew's letter, trying to get supplies in will be a problem. Communication with anyone is difficult at the very least so trying to tell someone that they or supplies are coming is almost impossible.
The situation is grave to say the least. I will keep you posted and will post this on the Blog. Feel free to give a call.
All the Best
Bob & Patti Cheyney
************************************************************************************************************
Dear All,
Chris is back in Nassau in one piece and feeling very relieved. We are on recovery mode for South Cat Island.
Many families in the settlements of Port Howe, Devils Point, Old Bight and New Bight really felt the brunt of Irene! Some have lost everything, some have no roofs, most have some type of structural damages. THERE IS NO POWER, poles are down everywhere. BEC has no diesel.
If you are wishing to assist with funds or otherwise, for these families who are in need of;
Can and dry goods
Water
Plastic tarps
Plywood
Shingles and roofing supply
Candles and batteries
Please contact Chris or Lisa at...
242 457 1965 or 242 376 3004... Or by email chrisilling@live.com. Lisailling@me.com
The website on Facebook is chris Illing and greenwoodbeachresort ... where you can see photos and our progress as we move forward over the next few days and weeks in helping the south recover.
Thank you, Chris and Lisa Illing
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Forwarding comment:
Tameron Armbrister posted on your Wall.
"can u please add this to your blog:
Any donations for Cat Island please send to Fernandez Bay Village, 151 North Nob Hill Rd, #310, Plantation, FL. 33324
Need:
-Home Depot Gift Cards
-Flashlites
-Batteries
-Tarps
-Nails
-Publix Gift Cards
-Canned Food
-Costco Gift Cards
-Candles
-Games/Books for the kids
Thank you all for your help."
Tameron Armbrister posted on your Wall.
"can u please add this to your blog:
Any donations for Cat Island please send to Fernandez Bay Village, 151 North Nob Hill Rd, #310, Plantation, FL. 33324
Need:
-Home Depot Gift Cards
-Flashlites
-Batteries
-Tarps
-Nails
-Publix Gift Cards
-Canned Food
-Costco Gift Cards
-Candles
-Games/Books for the kids
Thank you all for your help."
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UNfortunately, I have very sporadic cell coverage and I'm without power.
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