Marsh Harbour/Easter Shores Continued:

[Moderator242]

Please continue to post here. The previous thread was getting way too long.

[Neuwk]

You can watch ZNS (Bahamas) news online. Goto http://www.dabahamianting.com (http://www.dabahamianting.com/) ... on the righthand side of the homepage, you can click on Hurricane Jeanne 9/27. They show video footage from Marsh Harbour area.

[sal]

Just a little news regarding Marsh Harbour...
Water is being pumped so at least that is up and running. Some cell phones are working, but the person I was speaking with had to go to "Water Tower Hill" up past the Lazy Parrot on the main road out of Marsh Harbour to Treasure Cay to have any reception. Apparently, there were many people who had made the treck up this hill so they could make an out going call on the cell phones. Presently, stores do have food.

[norvell]

Great link. Thanks for sharing. There is so much more detailed information and footage to see here.






You can watch ZNS (Bahamas) news online. Goto http://www.dabahamianting.com (http://www.dabahamianting.com/) ... on the righthand side of the homepage, you can click on Hurricane Jeanne 9/27. They show video footage from Marsh Harbour area.

[tequilamockingbird]

I have a message to Patricia and Diana in Marsh Harbour. Their father, Louis Varga in Nassau is trying to contact them to find out if they are okay. He has a son-in-law called Chuck Albury who runs a marina. If anyone knows any of these people, can you ask them to either send me a message, or contact Mr Varga at 393-5705 or cell 636-7958.

[nikkiluna]

Please, if anybody has any news on the welfare of Louis Schneider and his family, post a reply or email me at nikkiluna@hotmail.com. His house is right next to the Conch Inn. Thank you for any help.

[Troys]

I am trying to get information on Kimberly Sturrup-Roberts. Are they all right?

[rosshart]

The phone is not going through (from Florida to the boat yard). I'm trying to ask them to put my boat in the water, so I can fly over today or tomorrow (to bring it home).

Anyone know how to contact them? Email? Radio? Thanks! Ross

rhart@ecometry.com

[rosshart]

cell, email, radio?

[doranick]

louis schneider and family are okay,though they lost their house.

Skeet and Deb are okay, Brenda thought their sailboat is alright.

[Will Weatherford]

I ma trying to reach my parents, Willis & Gloria Weatherford, proprietors of Pop's Place takeout, next to Standard Hardware... Any update would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks to all who are updateing the website with news of family and friends! I hope to return home again soon!

Thanks!
Will Weatherford, Jr.
wweatherford@earthlink.net

[stevell88]

Does anyone know the status of the Marsh Harbour Marina? Tom Boo, Steve, Jason etc....

My boat the Patsy Sue is (was) there and am looking for info on status??

Steve Ludwig

[ABY]

Could anyone please let me know the state of this hotel. Thanks

[Kingfisher]

Does anyone know the status of the Marsh Harbour Marina? Tom Boo, Steve, Jason etc....

My boat the Patsy Sue is (was) there and am looking for info on status??

Steve Ludwig
Received E'mail from Marti Brown on 'The other Woman'. 4+ feet of water in the Jib Room at high tide, but no injuries all boats survived unscathed due to the efforts of Tom and Jason. This has been verified by another returning hurricane survivor this afternoon.

[yellowpages]

The phone is not going through (from Florida to the boat yard). I'm trying to ask them to put my boat in the water, so I can fly over today or tomorrow (to bring it home).

Anyone know how to contact them? Email? Radio? Thanks! Ross

rhart@ecometry.com
HERE ARE ALL THE CONTACTS BUT SERIOUSLY DOUBT IF YOU WILL GET A RESPONSE AT THIS TIME:

Tel: 242 367 5205
242 367 5206

Fax: 242 367 4018

Email: info@mhby.com

Web site: www.mhby.com (http://www.mhby.com)

[AbacoVacations]

9/29/04 315PM – MESSAGE FROM JOHNNYCAKE LOCATED ON PELICAN SHORE IN MARSH HARBOUR.

Asked if he needed anything? “Nothing right now”, stated johnnycake.

“Have to go 6 miles out of Marsh Harbour on the road to Treasure Cay and get on a boulder to get any reception on my cell phone. My house and Arpil & Tim Higgs house are OK. Had a 25 foot surge in front of our houses. Cannot get over to Eastern Shores as there is too much debris. I have city water and just got a generator last night.:) We are passing it around to all in our area. Entire business section in Marsh Harbour flooded out but water has subsided. Example: Price Right had 2 feet of water, Camera Shop and Bakery had 3 feet of water. All businesses are closed. All will have to totally restock. Cable Bahamas says some areas may get Internet service in a few days.;) Small isolated areas have power:).” LOST CONNECTION :( END.

Many thanks to johnnycake for his efforts in reaching us. Our hats are off to you! It was great hearing johnnycakes voice again and knowing all are safe. Our prayers and thoughts are with all. God Bless you johnnycake.

[SusieAndAl]

jkljl

[AbacoVacations]

9/30/04 1027AM – MESSAGE FROM JOHNYCAKE LOCATED ON PELICAN SHORES, MARSH HARBOUR.

Johnnycake was calling us from on top of a rock North of Marsh Harbour. Transmission was very poor but this is what we were able to understand during his call.
1. Private citizens of Spanish Wells brought over via boat ice, water and some frozen supplies.
2. Johnnycake who owns Sea Star Car Rentals donated one of his vans so they could distribute the goods to those who need supplies within MHH and surrounding areas on Great Abaco. The supplies are also being delivered to Man-O-War, Hope Town, Green Turtle, and Guana. Johnnycake could not thank these people enough for their support to Abaco.
3. BEC is working very hard to restore power and doing an excellent job.
4. Electric has been restored to the area of MHH from the Shell Station to around the Memorial Plaza and some areas of Murphy Town and Dundas Town.
5. No water around MHH airport terminal building.
6. Most roads cleared enough within MHH, Murphy Town and Dundas Town to get around by car. Still not able to get out onto Eastern Shores. First house on right as you go to Eastern Shores has a lot of debris around it including a vehicle under it.
7. All downtown businesses are closed today most are still cleaning up.
8. Most of johnnycakes cars are out with emergency personnel and insurance people. Johnnycake is using the front steps at his old office building next to Solomons’s if any one needs to find him for a rental car.
9. Abaco Insurance is using johnnycakes old office(next to Solomens) to conduct their insurance business if you are looking for them.
10. K&S and Texaco are pumping gas. Shell not pumping yet.
11. Only Private planes landing at Marsh Harbour Airport.
12. Jib Room – most docks are OK.
13. Abaco Hardware open for building supplies only.
14. Bahama Palm Shores has power according to what johnnycake could see.

Again we thank johnnycake for all the information he has been able to provide. As we are aware, johnnycakes cell bill is really getting very high and we all appreciate all of his efforts getting this information to all. If any of you would like to help with the cost of johnnycakes cell bill, please contact us directly at avr@abacovacations.com. Any help would be much appreciated.

[bbroses65]

My name is Beryl Beverly and trying to see about my family in Marsh Harbour.
Wondering if there is a need for bottled water etc. I have a DC3 aircraft available to me,( Missionary Flights Inc) out of West Palm Beach.

My grandson was surfing the internet and came across your board today.
I will look forward to using your board again.
Thank you for info to come.

Our prayers have been with you all at Abaco and Nassau and Eleuthera. Many family members over there.
May Jesus continue to keep you safe and give you strength for each new day. "One day at a time, sweet Jesus." AMEN!!!

[islandpilot]

I spoke to Darr Higgs in GA yesterday and everyone is fine in the family. I am trying to get in touch with them to find out what to bring over sat since I am flying over private. We are friends of TOm and LInda their neighbors who own the jibroom. Town is a mess but johnny cake lane is okay.

[carol]

Has anyone heard from Bob and Patti Toler on Eastern Shore?

[beenawhile]

Can anyone confirm if the Lofty Fig reopened?

[stevell88]

Kngfisher, Thanks for the info. I have some photo's taken from across the harbour of Marsh Harbour Marina. It shows quite a few the boats and luckily for me...MINE! She LIVES!

If anyone would like the photo's I can send by e-mail. E-mail me at steveLL88@yahoo.com and I will send.

Steve & Patsy
"The Patsy Sue"

[ThermoTrent]

Has anyone heard from Bob and Patti Toler on Eastern Shore?
They got a message out to family that they're fine (no other info), and folks have reported elsewhere that the Cruiser's Net is operational, so I expect they are fine yet exhausted and busy. I do wonder on the condition of the road to the Eastern Shore, Floyd messed it up bad and it sounds like Jeanne may have done the same (though Frances didn't do so much).

TT

[SDS]

Does anyone have any information on Stanton Chea, Mechelle and her mom on Marsh Harbor? Mechelle's sister is worried about her. I am assuming they are fine but anyone who has seen them just let me know if ok and tell Mechelle that her sister is looking for her. Thanks!

[doranick]

Saw both yesterday, they are okay and hanging in. The road on Eastern Shore is washed out. You need to walk from nearly the ferry dock. Patty and Bob come down by boat.

[Lady Di]

Hello Abaco -

Can anyone give me a visual report on Don Woods home? It is located across the street from Memorial Plaza. He is most concerned and presently unable to return to Abaco. Thank you

Lady Di

[SUR LA MER]

Hello to all in Marsh Harbor,
Long time listner first time caller. We are thinking about you and praying for all as you recover and clean up. Have read some about our home on Eastern Shore, but would appreciate any details and or pics. Sur La Mer, first house on the right past the Dock. Some of the family will be coming down soon, as flights and supplies are available. Any info. would be appreciated. Thanks and God Bless TK

[doranick]

House and car do not look in great shape. Have seen people on the roof a couple of days ago working. Hope that helps
Dora

[Wonkee]

At 5:00 this afternoon Abaco time We were able to get through to "PaPa Lou" at his house in Marsh Harbour. They live in Government Subdivision, It is a land line, not cell so it looks like things are moving along well, and ahead of schedule. I hope that others will have the luck that we had and are able to talk to thier families.
Wonkee

[Colette]

You can watch ZNS (Bahamas) news online. Goto http://www.dabahamianting.com (http://www.dabahamianting.com/) ... on the righthand side of the homepage, you can click on Hurricane Jeanne 9/27. They show video footage from Marsh Harbour area.Listened to those broadcasts on the radio. Am in Treasure Cay and that was ALL I had for info during those long days. Have a complaint to send to ZNS about the fact we got no reports for Abaco when we were totally out of communication with anyone. Turned out we could call Marsh, but I didn't know. The reports sounded like we were all isolated in each area. All there were were the regular broadcasts and had no idea whether Marsh was even open! Thanks again. Colette.

[LOWTIDEABACO]

We Just Returned From Eastern Shore Last Night. We Own Eventide. The Devestation Is Incredible. The Road Impassable. Debris Blocking The Road. Sur-la-mer Saw Your Post. Saw People Working At Your House. Looks Like Alot Of Damage To Your House And Car. Lots Of People About Cleaning Up. Water Is On. Phone Working Inter-island, No Electric. Spoke With Bec Said Weeks To Months Befor Power Restored. Transformers Gone. Storm Surge Large. All Dock On North Side Gone. Most On South Side Severly Damage Or Gone. Did Not Check Every House But If You Contact Me I Will See If I Can Remember What Kind Of Damage I Saw. I Will Be Honest, It Is Somewhat A Blur To Me, I Think I Am In Shock. Most People On Eastern Shore Agree Much Worse Than Floyd. Most Seawalls Breached Or Missing Completly. I Know This Is Bad News, But I Hope It Helps

[Farmer]

Here's a few pics taken during a flyby of Eastern Shore 9-30-04

[beenawhile]

Can anyone confirm if the Lofty Fig reopened?I was very pleased to hear that the Lofty Fig and Sappodillys came through with only minimal damage. Both are now open again. See you soon, I hope.

[nikkiluna]

I someone could get a hold of Louis Schneider please, he needs to call Dominique in the US, it's an emergency, and I need to speak to him right away. Thank you so much.

[Mike Stetson]

Has anyone heard from Joe and Donna Kern?

[Roberta]

My husband and I are planning to vacation at the Regattas of Abaco Novemer 27th to December 4th. Could you tell me if Jeanne did much damage to this place? I thank you very much. Roberta

[Pattie and Bob Toler]

For those of you who live on Eastern Shore, they have filled in the 's' curve and my little Land Rover and I have cleared the way from Blue Dolphinto the Peas and Rice---if they can get the big container they brought in to dump trash in out of the road, its driveable at least to my house--it's not clear, but you can fit a car through (or a fire truck, or ambulance, or taxi). I don't know how long the dumper will be across the road, but when it's gone---its clear sailing!

Pattie Toler

[John]

Hi Roberta None of the hurricanes did serious damage to Regattas, thank God! There was NO flooding and only some roof damage and broken window in hillside bldg. 2 beachfront units had minor water damage to ceilings. The sundeck in the water was destroyed though. There was vegetation damage. However, they are closed for about 3 weeks (last report was last week) due to no power & no phones, not because of damage there. Better call CanAm exchange for update on reopening.

[ThermoTrent]

Yay! Of course Pattie, you can no longer call it the Eastern Cay, but back to its old name of the Eastern Shore. ;)

Glad to hear things are moving along, as bad as Jeanne and Frances were, at least speedy response and lessons learned from Floyd seem to be in evidence. It seems like everyone really is pitching in and getting things done (as I would expect).

I'll email you all soon (about cottage space and so on...)

Trent

[elcahun]

I was very pleased to hear that the Lofty Fig and Sappodillys came through with only minimal damage. Both are now open again. See you soon, I hope.

Saw Sid on Sunday. Lofty Fig is NOT open. He still has no power and has water in rooms.

[Shearwater]

...with all the chaos and destruction the brave Abaconians are facing. But here goes: we have a house in the Great Abaco Club that took some damage. My husband and some workmen are flying to MH tomorrow to see what they can do and I'm trying to decide whether or not to go along. I have GOT to watch the Presidential debate on Friday night! Are the cables working? Is there a bar with cable TV open? Forgive me for being such a political junkie.

[Bluehouse]

Those pictures of the Eastern Shore are startling. Thanks for posting them. Has anyone been in the Bahama Palm Shores area, or have any photos of how the people there fared?

[gordon]

A few days back I was sent an email indicating that at the site http://www.hopetownfirerescue.com had a listing of damage to houses and docks posted to their web site. I went to that site and quickly reviewed the damage posted. Now their site just had a single page requesting donations. Does anyone know what happened to the informatin that they had on their site as it was great.

[lounginlarvae]

26 Sept - 10:15 EDT
We have re-established contact with Hope Town. Everybody is safe on the island, there are no injuries. Damage assessments are in progress.


26 Sept - 11:30 EDT
Relayed info from HT .....

All souls accounted for, no concerns for health or welfare. They are working on the damage assessment.



The breach in the dune in White Sound was quoted by Rocky Bay as "not any bigger but more defined". People can still move north
and south past the breach.



The dune behind the cholera graveyard had no major loss at that point. The water from the ballfield came all the way up to Lovers Lane
but stopped short of Vernon's Grocery. Properties on the water at the entrance to Hope Town Harbour took a beating from NW wind.
Phones within the Settlement are working but not off the island. BEC remains off.

26 Sept - 16:45 EDT


No concerns on Elbow Cay for health or welfare. Gas and diesel are available at Lighthouse Marina and Seaspray. All roads have been
cleared to allow vehicle traffic. The only breach in the dune is the one that was caused by Hurricane Frances - the dune between Rocky Bay
and Third Sunrise held.
From Blue Dolphin : "Marsh Harbour airport is completely underwater with major damage. Private flights not possible right now. As water drains
will know more tomorrow"
Only local phone service in Hope Town Settlement. BEC remains off.

27 Sept - 00:30 EDT

Full damage assessment is still being worked on. The limited number of personnel are working hard to make a full and complete assessment
of all properties.
We do have some definitive information on some properties.

Tip O' Tahiti (Dorros Cove) minor damage to lattice
Sandcastle (Dorros Cove) minor shingle & gutter damage
Bali Hai (Dorros Cove) major roof and dock damage
Dorros Cove Dock major damage
Rocky Bay (WS) no damage from Hurricane Jeanne
Harbour Lights (HT) roof detached
Harbours Edge (HT) major structure damage, dock destroyed

end

27 Sept - 16:30 EDT

Cellular Service - It is possible to make outgoing calls only, and only sometimes, from the
top of the lighthouse. People are climbing the lighthouse and then waving their phones to try to
get a signal. No incoming calls. Outgoing ( at the top of the lighthouse) is very sporadic.

Marsh Harbour Airport is open but only private aircraft, Cherokee Air and Abaco Air are currently flying.
Clypso Air should be flying from the US tomorrow.


27 Sept -18:00 EDT
Damage Report for Elbow Cay

In the interests of getting this information out quickly it is being posted initally in it's raw format. We will try and tidy up the presentation later this evening

NAD = no additional damage
If not listed = no damage


Tanny Key- NAD all propertiesLucayos- NAD to all structures except Ray Brown whichlost part of roof gone, water damage, lost majority of deckButtonwood- NAD except docks goneEndless Summer- SE guest house washed down to roadNew Ocean Front house beween Summer Winds & Atlantic Horizons - LatticeAtlantic Horizons- Ocean side upper deck, lost a storm shutterRock Point- 4 x 6 foot slab of concrete lost off SE cornerTilloo Cut- Roof damageTip O' Tahiti - lattice, gazebo and guest house OK. Pool full of salt water.Bali Hai Cottage - dock damage, roof damage, screen porch and porchBali Hai- EXTENSIVE sea wall and deck gone, roof and skylightStorr Haven- entire north wall of house goneOctagon house- Garage blown downBig Bamboo- work shed damagedLas Brisas- widows walk blown downSandcastle- minor shingle, guttersParadise- dock lostD Sullivans new house- dock lostConched Out- lost dockFour Winds- lost dockTahiti Beach- road to dock impassable due to sand and debris. Tahitibeach dock still standing but badly damaged. Boat lift still in place.Reports from Bonnie Hall:Marnie's Creek docks are badly damaged, houses in this area look OKSea Spray dock NOT damaged as previously reported. Boats there seem OK (they arefloating) There is damage to part of the dock. Water invasion inrestaurant and their villas. Did not see anything else significant.Abaco Inn- Point Rooms- hole in the roof (blue sky) boats in yard,Richard's sailboat is up next to the treesRocky Bay- Homeowners here, some water in house still standingHouses in Saga Point (Serenity) area seem fine no visible damage from road, await specific report.White Sound Public (SWP) dock goneReporting: Elbow Cay Properties and Sea Glass Property Management:Momma's Marlin- house intact, eaves damage, interior ceiling insulationdamage, blown in interior on NW side bedroom, laundry room doors goneLas Olas- Sand scouring, NW corner on shinglesSea Star, couple of shutters sown, minor rail damage , damage to W.GazeboStar of the Sea, Shingles missing, SandSnorkey- FLoating pretty, clean up, sand on deckRon and Jane Engle- house fineKiwi house- Fine, AC ducts downVince- ShinglesHorizons- No additional damages, looks goods inside and out.Skyward- water inside but it will dryCrossing Bay house OK, roof OK, dock and beach steps goneDown through- NADSea to Sea- dock gone and guttersLofty Dunes- boat house is fine, house good and dry inside, NE dock fineMadrigal Cottage house fine, Copula gone, found in yardMaxfields,. - fineLeeside- water all the way up to house- dry foundations crackedPink House- major shingle lossHabitat- looks good, trees downPuck Cottage, lost singlesChappels House- Lost shutters. Jill P is going to check insideThe Siege- Lots of damageSea Breeze- looks good, 2-3 feet water in basementsN. Star- looks good, a few shinglesN'or Easter 1 and 2- exterior looks good, couldn't get stutters off tolook insideDoc's hideaway- Tin roof on shed goneWarfield-- gen roof blown off, gutters goneSilver Plume (Klines) NADSuncliffe (shrier) lost shingles-- no steps to beachHigh Hopes- house OK, NAD, beach steps goneCash House structure OK, tidal surge flooding, floors carpets soakedwith saltwater inside, AC shotWest Point, NADCoral Point, NADJib- fence down, more gutters down, haven't been insideChrysalis NADWaters edge- Nad- Unsure about studioKrout- sand blastedBenami- Dock blown way up, sandblasted Whimsey- have not been inside, sand, dock a different shapeAiken- seems OK from outside, dock humpedWynne Rae- OKLime Tree- NADSavannah Hill- FinePalmetto Crest-- lost shingles, additional damageMeridian- big doors blew in, water insideTwin Dolphin- dock goneSublime-- more roof damaged, structure OKNorth end:Key West- NAD, more water inside upstairs and down, Will report fully toownerMagnuson - deck NM side gazebo severely damagedTherapy- dock house has hole in roof, Main house roof looks OK. Dock 1/2and 3/4 gone. Did not check at inside yetSmooth Rocks- dock and dock house totalled,. house structure OK, screenson porch blew in and windows in porch area openDougherty - Sea Watch not shuttered. will check tomorrowTOWN:Docks : Public docks OK, Sailing Club dock OK. Some damage to privatedocks.Daisy's place-- deck across the end of road, Pete Michie says water pushedup floorboards insideLloyd Nobles houseboat houses- FlattenedFlamingo Villas -deck pushed upSea House- Patched wall seems to have held, Ira checked todayHarbours Edge- totalled- had 3 feet of water inside, Clay says will have to be demolished.St James Church- roof damaged, floor and carpet wet. Carpet will need replacement.Organ and carillon fine.Albe's house- roof stayed on but leaked- dry nowClinic- OKPost Office - OKVernon's and Harbourview Grocery - OpenHope Town Lodge - pool area to road covered with sandLighthouse Marina - openSchool - Water in classrooms, AC dented, fencing damagedMunchies and Straw shop - seem ok but window upstairs came downBatelco station - water inside on floorMerlees Place, left french door blew open and broke- had to have wateretc. insideToad Hall- some shutters came off- windows look OKMuseums -OKSweetings Landing- fence downLena's Landing- blue sky hole in roofStephanie Humblestone Eagle Rock= house looks OK from shore"Last One" blew into Willards' dock with minimal damage to bothFire house doors blew open, lost north window shutter, inside looked OK,engines 1 and 2 up and runningPhones are working on island but can't call off islandCherokee phone tower down so cell service available only from top oflighthouse (see later post).BEC says it will be a long time before power is restored. Major polesand lines down in MH. Lines down in HT, due to flooding; all boxes andtransformers have to be checkedPhones will be at least 5 to 6 weeks before landlines work>From Willard BethelJack McGueggan Dock house- House still structurally there. 10 inches ofwater in kitchen area. roof damage. shingles blown offBetty Schoonmaker- wind chimes- damage to roof on N side and 2 feet ofwater at ground levelMargaret Green-Sandpiper- Downstairs has 8-10 inches of water. Floodedcompletely, even fridge was floating. Roof intact. Dock bustedPatric Griffin- Griffin house- no major damageIra Sochet - Sheree's way- no water damage but sandblasted- damage isminimalSally Goodrich- Hope Chest -Outside seams OK but alot of sandthroughout the property. Major damage to dock, only 50 feet left, the restin the main harbour.Alex Gallup-Pink and Green Dolphin-both intact only sand damageAllan Trimmer - Breezy- intact, minor sand damageJohn Henreich - House intact. One window minimum damage. inside , some things on floorMary Ogelsny - Lucayos- intact- trees downKrafft, Carissa Cottage - minimal damage some shinglesSouthern Fancy -small hole in roof over dining room. some shinglesgone,. probably water damage, sea wall intact, dock some damageEND
27 Sept - 19:15 EDT

Cellular service is now back up and appears to be working as normally as it ever did on Elbow Cay. Heavy volume may restrict calls.


27 Sept - 20:000 EDT

Addendum to damage report


Barefoot Beach - no shutters - french doors blown in both sides of house. extensive interior damage. extensive shingle damage.

27 Sept - 22:00 EDT

Cell phone service appears to be down again.

28 Sept - 12:00 EDT
General Update
The cell phone service is working from the Cherokee tower and international calls can be received and made
but circuits are very busy. The best reception area seems to be in Dorros Cove.

Albury's ferry service started service on Monday and is running a normal schedule today. Banks in Marsh Harbour are
open for limited hours today. Some schools open and others expected to re-open tomorrow.

Seaspray does not currently have diesel but is expected to receive resupply shortly. They have also been experiencing
generator problems which are being worked on today. Expected to be serving lunch today if generator fixed.

28 Sept - 12:10 EDT

Addendum to damage report

No additional damage to any structure on Lubbers. All docks had damage. Only major damage was to George Patterson's roof, which came off.

28 Sept - 23:00 EDT

Addendum to damage report

Twin Dolphin Point - dock badly damaged ("gone"); beach gone, office plexyblew outElbow Cay Club -dock sea wall gone, roof on a smaller building came off, stormsurge reported on the property
29 Sept - 13:30 EDT

The latest word from Hope Town is that power may be restored in 2-3 weeks. Batelco is laying a new fibre optic
line from Sandy Point to Marsh Harbour but the timing on landline phone service is still unknown.
The cell phone service from the Cherokee Tower is still working but signal quality is very poor and circuits are very busy.



How you can help


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The following are amateur radio frequencies used during disaster situations.
Water Way Radio & Cruising Club -Frequency 7268 at 7:45am. During an emergency situation the WWRCC is on air 24 hours a day. (HAM)

The following operators are available for direct communications using the above frequency.

C6AID (Elbow Cay)

C6AGH (Green Turtle Cay)

C6ALD (Little Harbour)

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Hurricane Watch Network-Frequency 14325 (HAM)

Maritime Mobile Service Network -Frequency 14300 (HAM)

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[Wonkee]

I am not sure about everyone on the Island, but My family in MH do have Power, cable, internet, and phones back, some are not so lucky, it all depends on where you are and the Damage in the Area. I know that they were having trouble restoring to some low lying areas in MH because of the water damage in the homes. My family lives on a hill, and sustained little additional damage so it was easier to restore. I am sure that if you go to Abaco you will find someone that is watching the Debate, If not have someone Record and watch it when you get back.
I know that I really want to watch the debate, more than most of my family and friends, but If I had to chose between Abaco under any circumstances and the Pres. Debate. I am going to Abaco everytime. I hope that I was of some help, probably not much, and that everything with your home goes well.

Wonkee

[MountainTop]

I drove out Eastern Shore today and for those that have not been over yet, the road is now drivable ,all the way out I believe, we stopped a few houses short. Cell phones are working (ATT&Singular for sure) Electric is on/off in town. We had a great lunch at Sappodilly's. The water pressure on the point is the best I have ever seen, it is amazing the pressure when no one is using it. Do not expect power any time too soon,it seems that every transformer was either submerged or ripped off its base.
Please be careful on the road, a lot of erosion right up to the edge,making the road quite narrow in spots with a drop off the edge of 1-2 feet.We should all thank the owners that were able to get the road cleared and filled. Duty above and beyond call.
THANK YOU.Now the real work starts to get our houses back in order so we can get over and support the local economy.At least I think someone has to support the Abaco economy so it may as well be me. Good Luck to all. John F.jr