Jamaica - Hurricane Dean Post

[powellatlaw]

Re: Jamaica - Hurricane Dean Post

I just received this information via email:

Damage caused by Hurricane Dean - Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM)
August 20, 2007
Parishes

St. Thomas: extensive damage has been reported from several communities. Significant wind damage to roofs, storm surges, flooding, collapsed structures, impassable roadways are among the many reports.

St. James: the community of Coral Gardens is severely affected by wind damage.

Kingston and St. Andrew: severe wind damage and downed power lines in the Riverton city area. Also, a fallen tree caused the collapse of a residential building in the Chambers Lane Area of Liguanea, St. Andrew.

Clarendon: flooding has been reported from the Denbigh gully.

Portland: several roadways in Port Antonio, Manchioneal, Mount James and Mount Airy in Buff Bay are blocked.

St. Mary: several roadways from Junction to Broadgate are impassable, blocked by fallen trees.

St. Catherine: storm surges have been reported along the Port Henderson road in Portmore rendering the roadway impassable along with roof damage in the communities of Naggo Head and Newland. The Newland Road is also impassable due to a fallen utility pole. Additionally, sections of the roadway have been eroded in Hellshire due to storm surges and rising water levels have been reported in Old Harbour forcing the evacuation of several persons.

[Nortelle]

Re: Jamaica - Hurricane Dean Post

Jaded...happy to hear about your cousin..glad there was no damage for her....keeping my fingers crossed for my family...nutt'n like suspense fi' num' di' vibes

[MarieK]

Re: Jamaica - Hurricane Dean Post

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jamaica_dreamin</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Michelarella</div><div class="ubbcode-body">South coast? St. Elizabeth? Any news?
Hard to find out anything...

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I have told (2nd hand) that things are BAD ("worse than Ivan").
I have heard that Great Bay , South Field and back Flagaman were hard hit. Check out http://www.treasurebeach.net. </div></div>

oh lord jesus an mi cyaan get no body down there. No one is answering the phone.

[esp]

Re: Jamaica - Hurricane Dean Post

More Info

[jamaica_dreamin]

Re: Jamaica - Hurricane Dean Post

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mrs. MarieK</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jamaica_dreamin</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Michelarella</div><div class="ubbcode-body">South coast? St. Elizabeth? Any news?
Hard to find out anything...

</div></div>

I have told (2nd hand) that things are BAD ("worse than Ivan").
I have heard that Great Bay , South Field and back Flagaman were hard hit. Check out http://www.treasurebeach.net. </div></div>

oh lord jesus an mi cyaan get no body down there. No one is answering the phone. </div></div>

I'm having the same problem. The rumors and 2nd hand info is NOT GOOD!
Power 106 was giving updates but has stopped.

[Pepper]

Re: Hurricane Dean

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tuffstuff</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pepper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just heard on the radio, Jamaica National is offering free money transfers this week. </div></div>

$$ transfer fi wah?!! wah demma go buy and where/ lawks

how oonu get troo pan di phjone!! Fram mawning mi a try try here and there and cant get connected [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/mad.gif[/img] </div></div>

I dial direct. Quickest way to get through, the phone card lines are all jammed up.

Money transfer to buy tarp, cement, zinc. Dem tings supposed to be available.

[Reggaeluver]

Re: Hurricane Dean

We heard from St Mary, all I got from Mr RL was that everyone good.

[Yuriatin]

Re: Hurricane Dean

RL - where in St Mary are your peeps???

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ReggaeLuver</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We heard from St Mary, all I got from Mr RL was that everyone good. </div></div>

[MarieK]

Re: Jamaica - Hurricane Dean Post

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jamaica_dreamin</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mrs. MarieK</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jamaica_dreamin</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Michelarella</div><div class="ubbcode-body">South coast? St. Elizabeth? Any news?
Hard to find out anything...

</div></div>

I have told (2nd hand) that things are BAD ("worse than Ivan").
I have heard that Great Bay , South Field and back Flagaman were hard hit. Check out http://www.treasurebeach.net. </div></div>

oh lord jesus an mi cyaan get no body down there. No one is answering the phone. </div></div>

I'm having the same problem. The rumors and 2nd hand info is NOT GOOD!
Power 106 was giving updates but has stopped. </div></div>

Same here. The second hand info paints a devastating picture. If worst comes to worse and we don't hear anything I may go but who is to say the roads are clear. That's how desperate I am right now.

[jamaica_dreamin]

Re: Jamaica - Hurricane Dean Post

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mrs. MarieK</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jamaica_dreamin</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mrs. MarieK</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jamaica_dreamin</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Michelarella</div><div class="ubbcode-body">South coast? St. Elizabeth? Any news?
Hard to find out anything...

</div></div>

I have told (2nd hand) that things are BAD ("worse than Ivan").
I have heard that Great Bay , South Field and back Flagaman were hard hit. Check out http://www.treasurebeach.net. </div></div>

oh lord jesus an mi cyaan get no body down there. No one is answering the phone. </div></div>

I'm having the same problem. The rumors and 2nd hand info is NOT GOOD!
Power 106 was giving updates but has stopped. </div></div>

Same here. The second hand info paints a devastating picture. If worst comes to worse and we don't hear anything I may go but who is to say the roads are clear. That's how desperate I am right now.

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I wish that I was able to go right now.
In the mean time I have e-mailed power 106 to complain that the updates have stopped.

[Nortelle]

Re: Jamaica - Hurricane Dean Post

I can breathe a little easier now..just spoke with my brother...Digicel and Cable and Wireless down about 85%...but up in the hills of Clarendon all is well. There is no electricity where they are but that's ok...lots of trees down but no one hurt..no structural damage.....GOD is good!!!

[Yuriatin]

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[tsophra]

Re: Jamaica - Hurricane Dean Post

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Norts1296</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I can breathe a little easier now..just spoke with my brother...Digicel and Cable and Wireless down about 85%...but up in the hills of Clarendon all is well. There is no electricity where they are but that's ok...lots of trees down but no one hurt..no structural damage.....GOD is good!!! </div></div>


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[jamaica_dreamin]

Re: Jamaica - Hurricane Dean Post

I just heard from some one near Black River (Betny ? spelling) 8 of 10 houses lost roofs!

[Xavier]

Re: Jamaica - Hurricane Dean Post

Statement By The Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, Regarding Proclamation Of A State Of Public Emergency

We are all aware that Hurricane Dean has severely affected Jamaica, where the safety of the public is likely to be endangered and the various communities within Jamaica may be deprived of supplies and services that are essential to life.

We are also aware that unfortunately, during and after past natural disasters, there have been widespread attempts at looting and other threats to public safety.

As Prime Minister, I have advised the Governor-General that a Proclamation should be issued by him declaring that a State of Public Emergency has arisen. The Governor-General has issued that Proclamation by virtue of his powers under Section 26 of the Constitution of Jamaica.

This Proclamation declares a State of Public Emergency commencing today, Sunday, August 19, 2007 in Jamaica and its territorial waters. In accordance with Section 26 of the Constitution this Proclamation is for a period of one (1) month, and can be revoked any time within that one -month period.

The situation will be reviewed beginning tomorrow with a view to bringing it to an end as soon as is feasible.

The Proclamation issued by the Governor-General will enable me and the appropriate authorities to act in a manner that will ensure that human life and property are protected and that damage to property is minimized.

In the exercise of their duties under these emergency powers, it is expected that all appropriate authorities, including members of the security Forces, will act in a manner that will ensure the full protection of the rights of all our citizens within the Jamaican family.