Damage Reports for Boca Raton ?
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Damage Reports for Boca Raton ?
Does anyone live there or have contact with anyone in Boca? I assume they have lost power just about everywhere.
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I managed to get this from the PB Post site when it was up, apparently south PB county had very little damage. I'm posting the whole story because the link probably doesn't work anymore:
Double damage in northern Palm Beach County
By DEANA POOLE
Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
Sunday, September 26, 2004
Hurricane Jeanne unleashed fierce winds that knocked down power lines, traffic signals and ripped off roofs in various parts of Palm Beach County, according to initial damage assessments by county emergency leaders.
The north part of the county suffered the most devastation, as were buildings and roofs that were already compromised by Hurricane Frances. Local roads are flooded and older mobile homes also suffered significant damage.
"That's the issue now, fixing damage that now has double damage," County Administrator Bob Weisman said.
Jeanne was much more intense and worse than Frances, although its presence was shorter, Weisman said. There was less tree and vegetation damage from Jeanne mainly because of Frances. The common link between the two hurricanes, which whipped through only three weeks apart, is widespread power outages.
County leaders say there have been no reported fatalities or major injuries.
Almost 1 million people or about 70 percent of residents are without power in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.
With Florida Power and Light employees stretched across Florida, it'll be awhile before power can be restored.
"It's going to be a potentially long period because of the extensive power outages and the extensive power outages across the state," Assistant County Administrator Vince Bonvento said.
Trucks of ice, water and food are stationed in Lakeland, Fla., and will not be able to get to Palm Beach County until after the storm passes through there. County officials asked for 36 trucks of food, water and ice.
Distribution centers will not open until the Federal Emergency Management indicates how many supplies the county will get. Officials hope to open distribution centers by Monday afternoon.
A curfew will remain in effect tonight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on barrier islands and 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the rest of the county. Sheriff Ed Bieluch said four people were arrested for violating curfew last night.
Four county teams left before dawn Sunday to assess the damage. The southern portion of the county, south of Lantana Road seems nearly untouched. In parts of Boynton, a rare sign of life: the glow of power can be seen sporadically, mainly around the Boynton Beach Mall area.
Moving north, Jeanne's presence can be seen much easier. Ficus trees that survived Frances are down. Many residential areas are heavily flooded. The Lake Worth power plant and the Kravis Center in downtown West Palm Beach suffered damage.
And the damage totals continue to rise. Officials urged residents to beware of downed power lines and dangerous driving conditions because there are no traffic signals.
But damage is hidden, and debris — including downed power lines — hasn't been cleaned off yet.
"I can't stress how urgent it is for people to stay off the roads," Bonvento said.
All 16 shelters in Palm Beach County are operating on generators, said Dean Dimke, executive director of Palm Beach County's chapter of the American Red Cross.
He said all shelters will remain open until noon today, when Red Cross officials will evaluate which shelters to keep open.
Commercial flights at Palm Beach International Airport remain
suspended. The airport also suffered damage from the storm. The roof over Concourse C, which was damaged in Hurricane Frances and repaired, gave out again, allowing water into the building, Lisa De La Rionda, said airport spokeswoman.
It's unclear when the airport will reopen.
The Jet Aviation hangar had roof damage, and the south end collapsed. Turbo prop aircraft came out of their tie-downs on the ramp and were damaged, De La Rionda said. How many aircraft and the extent of the damage was unclear. Palm Beach County government offices, schools and courts will be closed Monday.
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/conte ... amage.html
Double damage in northern Palm Beach County
By DEANA POOLE
Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
Sunday, September 26, 2004
Hurricane Jeanne unleashed fierce winds that knocked down power lines, traffic signals and ripped off roofs in various parts of Palm Beach County, according to initial damage assessments by county emergency leaders.
The north part of the county suffered the most devastation, as were buildings and roofs that were already compromised by Hurricane Frances. Local roads are flooded and older mobile homes also suffered significant damage.
"That's the issue now, fixing damage that now has double damage," County Administrator Bob Weisman said.
Jeanne was much more intense and worse than Frances, although its presence was shorter, Weisman said. There was less tree and vegetation damage from Jeanne mainly because of Frances. The common link between the two hurricanes, which whipped through only three weeks apart, is widespread power outages.
County leaders say there have been no reported fatalities or major injuries.
Almost 1 million people or about 70 percent of residents are without power in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.
With Florida Power and Light employees stretched across Florida, it'll be awhile before power can be restored.
"It's going to be a potentially long period because of the extensive power outages and the extensive power outages across the state," Assistant County Administrator Vince Bonvento said.
Trucks of ice, water and food are stationed in Lakeland, Fla., and will not be able to get to Palm Beach County until after the storm passes through there. County officials asked for 36 trucks of food, water and ice.
Distribution centers will not open until the Federal Emergency Management indicates how many supplies the county will get. Officials hope to open distribution centers by Monday afternoon.
A curfew will remain in effect tonight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on barrier islands and 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the rest of the county. Sheriff Ed Bieluch said four people were arrested for violating curfew last night.
Four county teams left before dawn Sunday to assess the damage. The southern portion of the county, south of Lantana Road seems nearly untouched. In parts of Boynton, a rare sign of life: the glow of power can be seen sporadically, mainly around the Boynton Beach Mall area.
Moving north, Jeanne's presence can be seen much easier. Ficus trees that survived Frances are down. Many residential areas are heavily flooded. The Lake Worth power plant and the Kravis Center in downtown West Palm Beach suffered damage.
And the damage totals continue to rise. Officials urged residents to beware of downed power lines and dangerous driving conditions because there are no traffic signals.
But damage is hidden, and debris — including downed power lines — hasn't been cleaned off yet.
"I can't stress how urgent it is for people to stay off the roads," Bonvento said.
All 16 shelters in Palm Beach County are operating on generators, said Dean Dimke, executive director of Palm Beach County's chapter of the American Red Cross.
He said all shelters will remain open until noon today, when Red Cross officials will evaluate which shelters to keep open.
Commercial flights at Palm Beach International Airport remain
suspended. The airport also suffered damage from the storm. The roof over Concourse C, which was damaged in Hurricane Frances and repaired, gave out again, allowing water into the building, Lisa De La Rionda, said airport spokeswoman.
It's unclear when the airport will reopen.
The Jet Aviation hangar had roof damage, and the south end collapsed. Turbo prop aircraft came out of their tie-downs on the ramp and were damaged, De La Rionda said. How many aircraft and the extent of the damage was unclear. Palm Beach County government offices, schools and courts will be closed Monday.
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/conte ... amage.html
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Re: Damage Reports for Boca Raton ?
WaryEye wrote:Does anyone live there or have contact with anyone in Boca? I assume they have lost power just about everywhere.
Boca dodged a bullet with Jeanne. Although the rain and rains were intense, they were nothing like Frances. Power outages are spotty, most folks in the east part of the city have power while the areas to the north and west are dark. Damage is limited to trees and shrubs for the most part. Residents are out cleaning up and many people are taking down their boards and shutters.
Publix is open in many locations. The Town Center Mall is closed. The Boca Airport appears to be open.
At 1:45 on Sunday afternoon, we continue to experience rain squalls and some winds, alternating with sunny skies. Nothing we can't handle.
We are thankful! We pray for our neighbors who took the brunt of Jeanne.
BocaGirl
Barbara
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Got these two e-mails from a friend who helps keep an eye on my home whenever I am overseas. The first is about her house (near Boca Town Center Mall)
It's 8:30 Sunday morning. Everything is calm here. The winds stopped in the last hour or so. You are right it was much stronger than Frances .... unfortuneately for those who endured the worst of that storm, they get the worst of this one.
I have already walked 2-3 blocks from my house. No visible trees or wires down. I actually have electric, Yeah. I can see that I will be able to drive
out of the neighborhood. the storm was not bad enough to pick up the debris.
We have leaves plastered on the houses, just a little....Will need to hose them off right away or they will stain.....(nothing like how Andrew plastered
leaves. Guess that is one difference between cat 2, cat 3 and cat 4.)
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And this second e-mail concerning my house near Military trail near the border with Delray:
Just came from your home. It is fine. Roof looks ok.
I think it is a blessing those trees out front were taken down earlier.
Between both storms there are number of trees and fences down in your neighborhood.
It appears electricity is off in your neighborhood.
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So yes, it seems Boca was spared compared to parts of PB Co. further north and the Treasure Coast.
It's 8:30 Sunday morning. Everything is calm here. The winds stopped in the last hour or so. You are right it was much stronger than Frances .... unfortuneately for those who endured the worst of that storm, they get the worst of this one.
I have already walked 2-3 blocks from my house. No visible trees or wires down. I actually have electric, Yeah. I can see that I will be able to drive
out of the neighborhood. the storm was not bad enough to pick up the debris.
We have leaves plastered on the houses, just a little....Will need to hose them off right away or they will stain.....(nothing like how Andrew plastered
leaves. Guess that is one difference between cat 2, cat 3 and cat 4.)
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And this second e-mail concerning my house near Military trail near the border with Delray:
Just came from your home. It is fine. Roof looks ok.
I think it is a blessing those trees out front were taken down earlier.
Between both storms there are number of trees and fences down in your neighborhood.
It appears electricity is off in your neighborhood.
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So yes, it seems Boca was spared compared to parts of PB Co. further north and the Treasure Coast.
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