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Re: ATL IKE: TCI/Bahamas/Cuba/Florida preps/obs/reports

#41 Postby msbee » Sat Sep 06, 2008 8:00 pm

report from stormcarib at 20.55

* From: jeff at express.tc
* Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 20:47:16 -0400

I am one of the many evacuees from Provo based in Miami to ride out the storm. I am keeping in regular phone and email contact with friends and team members still on Provo. As well I'm monitoring the satellite and news headlines for any relevant info.

One good bit of news appeared in an AP wire story a few hours ago, confirming that the British hurricane ships were on standby to support us in the TCI. From the article here: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iLUW ... wD931CG980

"A spokesman for Britain's Ministry of Defense said the HMS Iron Duke, a frigate, and the HMS Wave Ruler, an auxiliary ship, were on standby in the Turks and Caicos with food, water, medical supplies and some shelter-building equipment, as well as a helicopter. He spoke on condition of anonymity in line with military policy."

A report moments ago from a resident in Discovery Bay was that winds were approximately 25 knots, and cable TV and High Speed Internet were still working.

Reports from the Grace Bay area were that winds were also picking up, but no speed estimates were given.

Word from a volunteer at the shelter near Maranatha High was that the shelters were already at capacity from earlier in the day, which is a big concern considering the storm hasn't even arrived yet.

-Jeff
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#42 Postby abajan » Sat Sep 06, 2008 9:19 pm

From StormCarib.com:

"Grand Turk and South Caicos are reporting winds at or in excess of 100 mph. Electricity is totally gone on Grand Turk and rumblings can be heard on the outside. Hopefully it is not someone's roof. Providenciales - Blue Hills reported a heavy downpour recently with strong wind gusts.

Providenciales will probably have mandatory power outages in the next 45 to 60 minutes. We will soon see. The skies are totally overcast now and rain is spreading across the island."
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#43 Postby Praxus » Sun Sep 07, 2008 1:14 am

Things are looking bad :eek:

"Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 04:53:04 +0000 (GMT)

Reports out of Grand Turk: I believe the morning light will reveal more than we can bear. This is not to alarm anyone only to give a sense of what is really going on. Many homes on Grand Turk have lost roofs and some houses are reported to have collapsed.

The situation is reportedly the same for South Caicos. God help us all!

North Caicos has been without electricity for the last two hours and residents are presently experiencing strong winds and rain. The winds are not yet up to hurricane force.

Providenciales has sustained tropical force winds and intermittent rain. We really cannot say how much longer we will have electricity."

http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/tci.shtml
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#44 Postby HurricaneBill » Sun Sep 07, 2008 2:55 am

From the NHC 2AM advisory on Ike:

AN AUTOMATED OBSERVING SITE IN THE TURKS ISLANDS
RECENTLY REPORTED SUSTAINED WINDS OF 114 MPH.
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#45 Postby abajan » Sun Sep 07, 2008 8:02 am

No power outage in Cat 4! This is a compelling case to put power lines underground in hurricane zones. Power lines are also aesthetically unappealing. In other words, they're ugly :lol:
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#46 Postby msbee » Sun Sep 07, 2008 8:32 am

abajan wrote:No power outage in Cat 4! This is a compelling case to put power lines underground in hurricane zones. Power lines are also aesthetically unappealing. In other words, they're ugly :lol:


Ah yes, I agree. we finally have our power lines underground. After Hurricane Luis in 1995 it took us 3 months to get power back.
so it is a blessing now to have them underground.
If only Cable TV and the telephone company here would do the same now.
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#47 Postby Recurve » Sun Sep 07, 2008 8:53 am

Florida Keys mandatory evacuation for all residents still on for today.

http://www.keysnet.com
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#48 Postby msbee » Sun Sep 07, 2008 11:01 am

Provo seems to hav gotten through the storm OK.
I hope that means greels is OK.
rom stormcarib.com:

Info about Provo (fwd)

* From: Gert van Dijken <gert at vandijken.com>
* Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 11:40:14 -0400 (EDT)

This came in earlier....

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*** Gert van Dijken ( gert at vandijken.com )
**** Caribbean Hurricane Network - http://stormcarib.com


---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 06:43:02 -0400
From: Trent Weber <TWeber at 7seaswater.com>
Subject: Info about Provo

Gert

My name is Trent Weber and our company provides desalination (drinking water)
services to portions of Provo. I travel to Provo several times per month and am
based in Tampa (where I am now). I was on island for Hanna, but was able to get
off island Fri pm and will be headed back soon to assist with getting water running
again. I talked to a member of our staff a few minutes ago (615am) and C&W
cell phones were still working (no power or internet). The winds are howling and
are 150+mph between Turtle Cove and the Bight. No storm surge as of yet in this
North area. We have much concern about the Leeward area, Water and Pine Cay and
Dellis Cay after seeing the damage of Hanna last week... They have lost
communication with people in Grand Turk so everything is out there. It appears
Grand Turk got hit really hard.

I will try to send pics as soon as I get them along with any updates that I can
provide.

Trent T. Weber


- Update 7

* From: E Howell <howelledgar at yahoo.co.uk>
* Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 15:38:05 +0000 (GMT)

As you already know, Grand Turk and South Caicos were slammed from the cat 4 winds of Ike's eye wall. I can only imagine the psychological trauma being experienced by residents on both islands.

Providenciales weathered Ike's hurricane force winds well. The damages seen are akin to those of the hurricane back in November of 1985 (Kate) - cat 1. There are no visible signs or reports of a storm surge. The reality of Ike's centre passing to the south of us helped - winds from the north kept water off the Caicos Bank. Thankfully, Blue Hills survived the winds well. A few poles are down along the Blue Hills strip. Roofs are totally gone from a few houses in the low lying area of Five Cays. Residents across Providenciales will have to replace tar paper and or a few shingles. Kudos for TCI's Building Codes. Flooding is minimal compared with the results of Hanna's visit. A few trees are down. God alone has knowledge of what could have been if the eye had passed directly over us.

The elderly people made certain to tell us about their experiences during the hurricanes of 1945 and 1960. We must, most certainly, tell the coming generation of the hurricane of 1985 and last night's experience hoping that they will use the information wisely.

Current conditions at Providenciales: winds from the east at 15 - 25 mph with gust to 35 mph; overcast skies with light drizzle; rainfall, recorded on the northwestern end of Providenciales, 1.5 inches.
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#49 Postby CajunMama » Sun Sep 07, 2008 2:27 pm

Pics starting to come in from provo airport.

http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/tci.shtml
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#50 Postby Canelaw99 » Sun Sep 07, 2008 2:41 pm

Monroe County mandatory evac still underway & Monroe County schools closed Monday & Tuesday.

http://www.cbs4.com
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#51 Postby bahamaswx » Sun Sep 07, 2008 3:05 pm

Gusting to TS force here, probably ~160nm NW of the center. Sunny skies still.
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#52 Postby HurricaneBill » Sun Sep 07, 2008 9:59 pm

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#53 Postby Canelaw99 » Mon Sep 08, 2008 1:58 pm

Have been hearing the wind blow outside all day...current desktop weather obs say we've got winds from the ENE 25 gusting to 29mph already....other than that it's a pretty nice day outside.
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#54 Postby Rod Hagen » Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:28 pm

BBC have video footage of the impact on Turks and Caicos at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7603138.stm

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#55 Postby msbee » Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:51 pm

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#56 Postby msbee » Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:04 pm

report from CDERA :

Message: Damage Assessment underway in the Turks and Caicos Islands and
the Southern Islands of the Bahamas (2:00pm Sept. 8. 2008)
EVENT:
Hurricane Ike affected the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Great Inagua
Bahamas Islands on Saturday September 7, 2008.? At the time of impact Ike was a
Category 4 storm on the Saffir-Simpson Scale. At 2:00pm EDT today (Sept. 8),
2008, the Andros and Ragged Islands in the Bahamas remained under a Tropical
Storm warning.
The Jamaican government has discontinued the Tropical Storm Watch for that
island.
Situation Update:
There have been no reports of fatalities or injuries on the Bahamas or
Turks and Caicos Islands.The Turks and Caicos Islands have been severely
affected and preliminary damage assessment is currently underway.

The Southern island of Inagua sustained significant damage and the other
southern islands of such as Mayaguana, Acklins and Crooked island sustained
lesser degrees of damage.
BAHAMAS:
Initial reports from Great Inagua indicate the following:
Housing:
Approximately 70 to 80 percent of the houses on Great Inagua have
sustained roof damage and approximately 25 per cent sustained major damage.
Electricity Supply:
Island wide power outage has been experienced due to fallen poles
Ports:
Both the airport and the seaport are open.
National Response:
A relief flight with emergencies supplies was scheduled to leave at 12:00
midday for Great Inagua.? A second flight is scheduled for Tuesday September
09, 2008
A damage assessment team scheduled to be on the flight today would
comprise of social services, health, water and sewage, works and environment
and telecommunications experts. Senior government officials are expected to
visit the affected areas on Tuesday, September 9, 2008.
Military vessels that were in safe harbor during the passage of Hurricane
Ike will be involved in the recovery operations on their return to the Bahamas.
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
Initial reports from Turks and Caicos Islands indicate the following:
Grand Turk Island
Shelters:
348 people are in shelters.
Housing:
An estimated 90 % of the roofs sustained damage and 20% destroyed.
Health
Grand Turk hospital sustained roof and water damage.
Utilities
Electricity and telephone services are not available because most power
lines are down.
Salt Cay
A reconnaissance flight over the island has reported severe flooding in
southern part of the Salt Cay and significant damage to homes and buildings.
Water & Electricity
Water and electricity supplies have been interrupted and there is some
concern with regard to the public water supplies. Citizens are being encouraged
to boil all drinking water.
National Response:
National Damage Assessment and Technical Teams are on the ground in Turks
and Caicos Islands conducting preliminary damage assessment.
REGIONAL and Other RESPONSE:
?A CDERA six-member damage assessment and needs analysis team arrived in
Providenciales , Turks and Caicos Islands today, September 8, 2008. The team is
comprised of technical experts in the areas of health, infrastructure,
telecommunication, electricty and social services and was deployed from
Jamaica, the sub-regional focal point for this area in the CDERA System
The CDERA Coordinating Unit&rsquo;s Technical Manager for Preparedness and
Country Support, Mrs. Andria Grosvenor also arrived in Providenciales at
approximately 4:15PM today.
On Tuesday, Sept 9, technical support to the Department of Disaster and
Emergencies in the TCI will be strengthened through the arrival of:
&bull;?A Disaster Management Officer from the International Federation of
Red Cross and Crescent Societies and,
&bull;?The National Disaster Coordinator from Saint Lucia
The CDERA CU has on standby a team of military engineers from the Regional
Defence Forces to provide support for the TCI. Deployment will be informed by
the specific needs requests made by TCI.
The National Emergency Management Organisation in Belize has scheduled a
meeting to discuss support for the TCI.
The British Guard Ship the HMS Iron Duke has responded to the emergency
and is presently in the Grand Turk providing support to the Department of
Disaster and Emergencies
The CARICOM Disaster Relief Unit has been stood down.
CDERA will continue to provide updates as necessary.
Contact Details: The CDERA CU 24hr contact number is 246 425 0386
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#57 Postby HurricaneBill » Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:55 pm

Ike's current death toll:
Dominican Republic: 1
Haiti: 66
Cuba: 4

Total: 71
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#58 Postby Gustywind » Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:56 am

http://stormcarib.com/reports/current/bahamas.shtml
Updates from the Islands -
- - the Bahamas - -

- Goodbye Ike
From: "Bridget Hogg" <adelphi at batelnet.bs>
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:23:27 -0400

Persons in Inagua paid attention to hurricane alerts and
warnings.To date there are no reported fatalities. Many
buildings were damaged, storm shutters were ripped off
buildings. The Batelco ( local phone company) land lines are
down but cellular service is still available. Zion Baptist
Church had damage to the sunday school roof. The Morton
Salt facility in Great Inagua is reported to have sustained
substantial damage.Electricity service is out .
There is no information as yet as to how the Flamingo
population of Inagua has been affected by Ike.

The airport at Inagua has reopened and relief efforts have
begun.Assessment of damage is currently taking place.

THe local newstation - ZNS TV 13 ,reports that Crooked
Island and Andros
fared well with no reported injuries or casualties.

Damage assessment will begin shortly in Acklins .Island
administrators report that the power is off.

Here in New Providence there is sporadic rain and moderate
gusts.Ike has had minimal direct inpact on New Providence.

It is with relief that we watch Ike depart, and with hope
and best wishes for thos who may yet be affected.
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#59 Postby cpdaman » Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:19 am

winds gusting in the 50's in key west this am...so far sustained upper 30's

and i must say last nite at the boca beach pavillion winds were sustained in the low 30's (or so) with gusts to low 40's IMO.

today still very windy at the pavillion sustained 25-30 with gusts 35-40 imo. very uncomfortable to even stand there/ more than a "nice breeze". no rain though

winds may have been even higher considering WPB mcadis station reporting wind gusts to 47 mph earlier this morning.....crikey
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#60 Postby artist » Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:27 pm

Key West pics of the surge, etc. . Link was posted by someone else earlier in Ike's main thread.

http://images.keysnews.com/galleries/ne ... /index.htm
a sample -

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