We know that Cat Island Air landed an Aztec at the New Bight Airport today. Not sure what time. It is stated that the runway is good to land on, however, the buildings have major damage or are destroyed. Vague info on that part.
We have had contact with Devon Seymour on the island and he describes that the people are o.k. (he is in the south of the island) and also that the roads from Hawk's Nest to New Bight are somewhat passable. There is definitely debris but he was able to maneuvre around it. He also states that the New Bight Food Market (otherwise known as Candy's) was NOT destroyed, however, the apartments across from the food store have damage. GOOD NEWS: The dock at Smith's Bay, formerly reported to be destroyed, is definitely damaged, but NOT destroyed. In other words, it appears that a boat/barge could unload supplies when weather permits.
For those of you with relatives on Cat in the south part, Devon Seymour and family are fine, Linda Rolle and boys are fine. Devon did say that as much as he knows everyone is safe in the south part where he was (Hawk's Nest to New Bight).
Again, thank you for your posts...we rely on them for information. Keep them coming!
Friday, August 26, 2011
Any word on friends, furry and otherwise???
Following are people trying to get word on safety of friends, furry and otherwise. Karen...I will comment that I read on Facebook that someone had talked to Gabbi and they were all fine there in Shanna's Cove. Ginger
Karen Weaver said...
Does anyone have information on Frank and Gabby at Shanna's cove and Dave and Patti Theisen. This is Karen Weaver (their neighbor). I only have land lines for them. Glad to hear Nick is OK. Does anyone have cell phone numbers for them?
thanks for all of the updates!
Anonymous said...
Can anyone check Port Howe and see how PC my dog is ? Tanny is caring for him...Are Kevin's apartments still there? thanks for any news on this...
Virginia. August 26, 2011 2:59 PM 
Anonymous said...
easiest way to reach me is email
lovieperkins@aol.com
Karen Weaver said...
thanks for all of the updates!
Virginia.
lovieperkins@aol.com
MEDICAL CLINICS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPLIES???
Hello everyone.
Does anyone know the condition of the medical clinics on the island and what supplies are needed for the people in the next week or more?
If you can assist us with this information please leave a comment. Thanks.
Does anyone know the condition of the medical clinics on the island and what supplies are needed for the people in the next week or more?
If you can assist us with this information please leave a comment. Thanks.
CHAIN SAWS NEEDED!
From the last post it is evident that there are just not enough chain saws to clear the debris off the roads. The roads will need to be cleared for people to get medical and other aid throughout the island. I understand BEC and the people of Cat Island are doing all they can with what they have.
If anyone can help please let us know.
Please comment if you have any further information on this. Thanks.
If anyone can help please let us know.
Please comment if you have any further information on this. Thanks.
BEC, Baintown, Chris at Greenwood
This is a forwarded email I just received: (I wish Chris a safe flight off the island and a speedy recovery...our thoughts are with you)
Many accidents happen AFTER the hurricane while cleaning and removing debris. If you are on Cat Island please spread the word to others to use extreme caution. We understand everyone is exhausted physically and emotionally.
Just heard from Cat. BEC having trouble clearing the roads because they do not have any chain saws. The locals are all out doing the best with cutless's. Chris Illing apparenly has hurt his eye pretty badly & his wife Lisa is having him Medivac'd out. It took all morning for him to get to the airport. Bainstown is pretty bad most all the homes have damage, Harvey, Sheila, Pedro & their families all are in need of help with their homes.
Many accidents happen AFTER the hurricane while cleaning and removing debris. If you are on Cat Island please spread the word to others to use extreme caution. We understand everyone is exhausted physically and emotionally.
Just heard from Cat. BEC having trouble clearing the roads because they do not have any chain saws. The locals are all out doing the best with cutless's. Chris Illing apparenly has hurt his eye pretty badly & his wife Lisa is having him Medivac'd out. It took all morning for him to get to the airport. Bainstown is pretty bad most all the homes have damage, Harvey, Sheila, Pedro & their families all are in need of help with their homes.
New Bight, Port Howe, Hawk's Nest info
2 comments:
- Anonymous said...
- .New Bight police station/admin building destroyed.........Candy's grocery destroyed.......Hawksnest destroyed........Extensive damage in Port Howe Smith Bay dock is gone so no ships coming
- August 26, 2011 9:46 AM
- Ginger said...
- Thanks for your comment. Could you please tell us more about the destruction ie: the type of damage the buildings received...buildings flattened, roof's blown off, or windows blown out? We did get second/third hand information from Randy at Hawk's Nest and understood that only his house (part of roof off) and the marina (major dock damage) incurred major damage. Also understood that the newer homes at Hawk's Nest Community seemed to not have noticeable major damage. Will hopefully learn more later today. Please keep us posted. Thanks,
Comments on infrastructure island wide including Hawk's Nest airstrip
Again, I am reposting these comments so they are not missed as you would need to "click" on them otherwise. Sorry for the redundancy.
2 comments:
- Anonymous said...
- 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. Love from both of us, will communicate when we can. 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
- August 26, 2011 12:25 PM
- Jim Roswell said...
- 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
Pigeon Cay area info AND New Bight Airport info
Comments aren't showing up unless you "click" on them so I thought I'd repost them for everyone.
Mr. Ishmael reports that the New Bight Airport is under water! ATTN: Mr. Ishmael or anyone else, is the entire length of the runway under water or is the ramp area under water? Thanks.
2 comments:
- James H said...
- Word from Pigeon Cay just to the south of Bennett's Harbour is that the homes there survived, though with lost shingles and destroyed foliage as elsewhere. No injuries or deaths and apparently no structural damage to homes either. Pigeon Cay is online with satellite internet and doing surveys and taking pictures of homes on the beach. Even the lowest lying homes were safe, truly remarkable given the surge and waves. We have heard reports that Arthur's Town was under 4 feet of water at one point and the roof was blown off their police station. Shana's Cove lost shingles and have intermittent cellular service. James H.
- August 26, 2011 11:29 AM
- Jamal Ishmael said...
- New Bight Airport is under water, so it will be sometime before the airport is open.
Greenwood area homes
I haven't responded in over 3 hours...had to get emergency supplies as hurricane Irene will most likely hit here Sunday.
I received this forwarded email about 1 hour ago. I believe it was written by Chris at Greenwood. Here is the report:
Dear Cat Islanders,
Everyone is save BUT:
This was the worst ever. Sorry to say but the island does not look good.
Rainbow house is gone…sorry Jack and Cathy.
Bob And Patty house is gone.
Most of the houses have damges.
Greenwood did allright and will be in operation in a few weeks.
I was stuck with some Italian guests and we weathered the storm.
The rest of the island does not look better.
First flights should be possible Friday afternoon.
I wish the news could be better.
I have spoken to Bob quite a bit and if you have any questions, please email him.
My cell in Nassau is 376 3004.
The island has a lot of poles down and it might take a while till we can operate normally again.
I will be on the island and accessible via email till the weekend when I have to go back to Nassau for a few days and then return.
I received this forwarded email about 1 hour ago. I believe it was written by Chris at Greenwood. Here is the report:
Dear Cat Islanders,
Everyone is save BUT:
This was the worst ever. Sorry to say but the island does not look good.
Rainbow house is gone…sorry Jack and Cathy.
Bob And Patty house is gone.
Most of the houses have damges.
Greenwood did allright and will be in operation in a few weeks.
I was stuck with some Italian guests and we weathered the storm.
The rest of the island does not look better.
First flights should be possible Friday afternoon.
I wish the news could be better.
I have spoken to Bob quite a bit and if you have any questions, please email him.
My cell in Nassau is 376 3004.
The island has a lot of poles down and it might take a while till we can operate normally again.
I will be on the island and accessible via email till the weekend when I have to go back to Nassau for a few days and then return.
FLIGHTS TO CAT ISLAND?? Private/Charter
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.
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.
Cat Island, Bahamas infrastructure damage
This is what a friend posted within the hour regarding the damage to infrasture on Cat Island....
Cat Island Hurricane Irene - photos
This photo is of a home close to Greenwood Resort, Cat Island. The roof is completely off and debris is blocking the road to the resort.
Friday Morning after the hurricane. Starting to get information from Cat Island.
Last night, Thursday, was the first time we had received news from Cat Island and we are thankful that so far the reports are that the people on Cat are safe. What a relief.
We know that at least 2 people have been able to email from the island, and at least 3 people have been able to call out from Cat. We have heard very little from the central middle of the island, being New Bight area and are anxiously awaiting more information.
People on the island have stated that the New Bight Airport is destroyed (however, it is unclear if it is the buildings or the actual landing strip that is destroyed), and the Smith's Bay dock is destroyed. If anyone has more information on the New Bight Airport runway please leave a comment. Aid crews will be trying to come in to the island.
We were told that Hawk's Nest in the south was going to remove the debris from their airstrip so planes could fly in by sometime today. If you know if this airstrip is operational could you please comment to let others know.
If anyone knows the condition of the Arthur's Town Airport and Bennett's Harbour dock, again, please comment on this so supplies and aid can come in.
Please be safe if you are on Cat Island. From experience, we know that many accidents happen not only during a hurricane but lso after the hurricane has passed while people are cleaning debris, etc..
I will post photos as I receive them.
We know that at least 2 people have been able to email from the island, and at least 3 people have been able to call out from Cat. We have heard very little from the central middle of the island, being New Bight area and are anxiously awaiting more information.
People on the island have stated that the New Bight Airport is destroyed (however, it is unclear if it is the buildings or the actual landing strip that is destroyed), and the Smith's Bay dock is destroyed. If anyone has more information on the New Bight Airport runway please leave a comment. Aid crews will be trying to come in to the island.
We were told that Hawk's Nest in the south was going to remove the debris from their airstrip so planes could fly in by sometime today. If you know if this airstrip is operational could you please comment to let others know.
If anyone knows the condition of the Arthur's Town Airport and Bennett's Harbour dock, again, please comment on this so supplies and aid can come in.
Please be safe if you are on Cat Island. From experience, we know that many accidents happen not only during a hurricane but lso after the hurricane has passed while people are cleaning debris, etc..
I will post photos as I receive them.
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