I hope it does not head toward Florida…The citizens of the south are not prepared for a third hurricane to hit. Charley and Frances did enough damage, and I fear that if Ivan does turn it will be three strikes your out.
I am in Trinidad, We are fine in Trinidad but east Tobago & Grenada got trounced badly , more so Grenada, the Prime Ministers residence got flattened and numerous houses destroyed, they are definately going to need humanitarian help. Lets hope you guys in florida dont get any more hurricanes.
I have two daughters vacationing in the Dominican. What is the weather like there? Has it hit near there? I need to hear from them, the last email was Sunday.
Hurricane Ivan on it’s current path north of Venezuela’s Atlantic coast has smashed into the Island of Grenada with “hellacious winds” that reduced concrete homes to rubble and sent the island’s red zinc roofs fluttering through the air.
Ivan is the first Category 4 storm to hit Caribbean islands since Hurricane Luis in 1990.
If Ivan remains on his present course Florida, at least the West Coast could feel some of the outer bands, but who can really project large tropical storms a week ahead with any firm degree of accuracy?
The other question is, after Ivan how many more powerful Atlantic hurricanes will we be concerned about during the 2004 season?
i spoke to my dad 1 hour ago who live’s in grenville in grenada on his cell, his say that there is a lot of rain and floods, but he can’t get out of his house cause mango trees are all turned over the roads and on people’s house.
Could you tell me what you know about the situation in Riversallee St. Patricks?
How is the situation with the damage. What do you know about the families Philbert and Joseph?
Hi,
We are about to cruise on the 12th from puerto rico, to grenada aruba st thomas st kitts and venezuela…Is there any hope it will turn out just fine??
Hi Jane, I read your message. Does your dad know anything about St. Patricks. Is there some kind of Communication in Greneda? We are very worried about our family members:Joseph and Philbert
Does anyone know the situation in Grandmal, Mt Moritz and surrounding areas. I am worried about my Uncle he lives alone and is disabled. I have been trying to call but can’t get through.
Hi. I live in Aruba. It is now 8 ‘o clock p.m. A little rain. But we expect the worse round 2 a.m. Reports are that we will get a lot of rain/thunderstorms. Some Hotel guests allready evacuated. This because some hotels are too close to the beach. Rough beaches right now. But up till now, everything is still calm.
i just spoke to my dad again he has not heard nothing about what’s going on in grenada cause the phone lines are down where he is but his he say’s some people phones are working cause family in st patricks rang him and they are fine. if you know anybody with a cell try and rang them that’s the only way i can get in touch. sorry i can’t be more help. it’s raining very hard there now. my dad say they were not told it was going to be a bad one.
Thank you very much Jane for the information. I am forwarding this information for the family in Curacao Netherlands Antilles who are very anxious while they are expecting the hurrican to hit them at 4 this afternoon. My husbands parents are native to the Island of Greneda. So you can imagine the stress we are going through, knowing that Greneda has already been hit, knowing that it is so close to Curacao and knowing that it might be on its way to Florida where I live right now. but thanks again. Our ABC islands have been spaired for 50 years. So nobody I know can remember a hurricane passing.
I have two daughters,sisters nieces and nephew ingrenada as for now ican speak to anyone if anybody knows how much is the damage please let me know.the last thing i heard is that my sister lost her roof.Please keep me inform on what is going on.
Please, has anyone any information re damage to Grenada? My brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Susan Hickman reside there. He is the only Chiropractor on the island. They live in St. George, across the street from the Prime Minister’s house. I was informed that the PM’s house was gone. Please, if anyone has any information, e-mail me. Thank you.
Hi,
I live here and we are awaiting the developmentof Ivan it is presently +- 100mls N of Curacao & Bonaire heading west. This will put the eye +- 75 to 150 miles north of Aruba. The anticipated wind speed is 50 – 70kts with 15 – 18′ seas and of course plenty of rain. This will be managable with no danger other than to properties.
IF it exceeds or overtakes expectation I will keep you posted. You can call me on +297 593 0552 if you are really worried.
Ciao
I have had some information from a friend who is in contact with someone in Grenada that is using a CB radio. There is so far 6 people dead. I am not sure of names or areas. any further information that gets through I will be told of and I will try my best to keep you all informed. Looks as though St Davids took a bad hit.
READ YOUR MESSAGE POSTED ABOUT ARUBA AND FAMILY AT LA CABANA. I HAVE MY BROTHER IN LAW AND NEW WIFE THERE, SPOKE TO THEM ON THE PHONE 9:32 PM (NY TIME) AND THEY SAID ALL WAS WELL. NO WINDS, A FEW RAIN SHOWERS BUT NOTHING TO TALK ABOUT. THE HURRIANE WARNING WAS PUSHED BACK TO 2 AM ( ARUBA TIME ). HOPE THIS WAS HELPFUL
Hi out there, I live here in SW Fl, Honestly I don’t think I am gonna be able to stomache a third storm in 5 weeks. I just hope that everyone that has been affected by any of these storms is in good health and keep in good spirits. Good Luck south florida and the carribean.
Hi Grenadian brothers and sisters,I have heard that Lance Aux Epines and St Georges have feared the worst in the Hurricane can anyone support this statement.
My thoughts go out to you all with family that you are worried about, I only looked up Ivan as my Mum was due to go this weekend to the Dominican REp. .There’s me worrying she may not get a holiday and then I see messages with worries of family and friends – apologies.
Hi I am hearing that things are particularly bad with 1000s homeless in the Southwest thats St Georges Grand Anse right up to Lance Aux Epines if any one finds out where these people have been evacuated to please post this information as my parents are there.
Hi I am hearing that things are particularly bad with 1000s homeless in the Southwest thats St Georges Grand Anse right up to Lance Aux Epines if any one finds out where these people have been evacuated to please post this information as my parents are there.
I am now hearing of the damage to Grenada our home for the last fourteen years our son is grenadian and we have lots of family and friends over there we are very concerned and would like to make some kind of contact to find out they are doing
my prayers are with you all. Homes and property can be replaced but lives can’t. i pray all is well with my family in Grand Anse-Grenada (the entire country). I would like to know about the deaths and pray that the Lord will console His people.
TARA,
THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE INFO. I GOT AHOLD OF MY FAMILY ALSO. THEY SAID THE SAME THING. EVERYTHING WAS BOARDED UP & CLOSED. BUT THEY WERE TOLD ALSO AROUND 2 AM IT WOULD GET WINDY & RAIN. I WILL CHECK TOMORROW WITH THEM IF I CAN GET THRU. THANKS AGAIN.
NANCY
Kon ta bai?. I was born in Aruba and my family lives in Curacao. I listen at the radio on http://www.radiohoyer.com which transmits in Papiamento about the situatio in Curacao and occationally Bonaire.
Maybe you can google Aruba and the huricane Ivan and see what leads you can get.
I want to thanks Jane for her information because I was able to get information about Greneda on the spiceisland website which I can share with the rest of the family in Curacao and the USA.
Right now our families count. Their lifes are what we value and nothing else. Lets just pray for them that they will have strenght to handle this terrible experience.
When we see and experience these disasters we should be reminded that the second coming of Jesus is very close. He told us in His word that these things would happen so we will not be able to stop them. The only thing that we can do is to stay close by Him for his comfort and be ready to go with Him when He comes. God loves us.
Our son, Carl Stroud & Sarah Sulvian rode out Ivan with its 116 MPH winds in the Gem Hotel last night. Roof blown off part of Gem. They walked to AP today and found everything destroyed as far as they could see. Includes radio, tv, cell phone, Air Control towers, businesses. Boats tossed ashore. No one at AP to tell them how – if – they will get out Saturday. Told them to go to the Embassy.
I can only begin to imagine the amount of damage that Hurricane Ivan could cause to Florida. First Hurricane Charley, a category 4, then Hurricane Frances which thank god went down to a category one, and now Hurricane Ivan a category 4 (going on 5). If Hurricane Ivan does hit Florida, and goes through the West Coast my city will be gone. Hurricane Charley destroyed Charlotte County. I wonder what will be left of it if Hurricane Ivan hits it. It took a category 4 Hurricane to get Charlotte County on a map, can a category 5 Hurricane take it off??
We need to know how severe the damage caused by ivan was to houses, businesses etc., as we’ve been unable to connect with relatives via cell, telephone or internet.
I just listened at the radio in Curacao and Mr. Toko Winklaar just explained on Radio Hoyer in Curacao that Aruba is trying as best as they can to prepare. They are buying Plywood to cover the windows and canned foods, flashlights etc. Mr Nel Oduber already asked the Netherlands for help in case that is necessary. Late last night they told the people that schools and Government offices would be closed. So people are at home preparing right now. In Bonaire its about the same information. The reporter of Bonaire indicated that Gezaghebber Domacasse of Bonaire has things under control. They were already experiencing high waves. And for Curacao, it is slowly but surely sinking in that this is serious. In the mean time also al Government and business offices are closed. In Curacao the Dutch Marine Kazerne will help with a shelter.
Still I keep praying that it will not hit hard because our islands are just not prepared for these furious hurricanes.
My dad is working in aruba right now and we cant get in touch with him. is the hurricane supposed to hit really hard? I heard that the waves were already getting big suges and the wind was picking up.
I would just like to know any info on this if you can help please.
Semper na boso ordu. When you are soo far away from home, any body related to our Islands becomes family
Lo mi informa boso segun mi ta skucha radio bon?
Ajoo
I talked online with someone in Aruba about 10 min ago, and he said that it is scary quite over there….dark and gray and little bit of rain but no winds picking up jet… very weird. But still ok.
Hi I’m from aruba and I live in aruba. Till now everything is calm. it rained hard for a while but then stopped. it’s supost to pass by at 2o’clock AM. So you all can stay call, we’re fine till now
hello, I’m from Bonaire and live in Bonaire.
We have been getting rain this afternoon, but it stopt now. But it’s still grey here, the winds it’s ok.
Ivan will pass close to bonaire during the evening and night time. All the businesses are closed, everybody is at home waiting!
Hi, were are pending on the island, in suspens. They’re predicting the worse with such a hurricane, but we trust on The Almighty God that He saves us as always from the worse.
Good luck to all my family, friends, and beaches on Bonaire, i hope you all make it through this damm Hurricane with out serious injuries and damage.
Buy lots of ice, water, and batteries for the flash lights. Those items where very important when i lived trough the Hurricane Andrew in Miami years ago.
Mi ta stimabo, best of luck, ajjjjoooo, Alex Gerharts
I hear boca and willis ahve extensive damage no word on beaulieu yet. My friend has texted someone in grenada to find out info.If a relative has a mobile phone try and contact them via that. Amy.J
I live in Fl,USA and have been trying to know what the situation is in St George’s.I have called but no response I have family members there and am very worried can some one from that area what the situation is
thanks
Dear friends,
Thanks to the Lord for saving we here in Curacao from the worse that could have happened to us with this hurricane Ivan. We also hopped from the bottom of our hearts that the same miracle would happened with all the following countries especially Jamaica and Cuba that are right in the projected route of Ivan.
GOD BLESSES THE CARIBBEAN!
Best regards,
Dr. Love
I’m so worried about the Carribean! My aunt and uncle were hit badly by both charley and frances (in Florida) and I’m headed to Aruba/Curacao in 2 weeks. Keep me posted on what happens if anyone of you has information! I heard there were 9 deaths…my thoughts and prayers are with you all…
PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW IT IS THERE. I HAVE MY DAUGHTER,SON-IN-LAW & GRAND-DAUGHTER THERE ON VACATION. THEY ARE STAYING AT LA CABANA RESORT IN ARUBA. I AM SO WORRIED ABOUT THEM. WE JUST WENT THROUGH 2 (CHARLEY & FRANCES) IN FLORIDA. PLEASE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANK YOU.
NANCY
Dear friends,
Thanks to the Lord for saving we here in Curacao from the worse that could have happened to us with this hurricane Ivan. We were so happy celebrating the victory of winning the world championship of little league, when suddenly the news break out that the hurricane Ivan is heading towards our direction. Everybody became very sad even though we are accustom with hurricanes over here, but we are aware with the hurricanes that stroked our sister island St. Marten. We hopped from the bottom of our hearts that the same miracle would happened with all the following countries especially Jamaica and Cuba that are right in the projected route of Ivan.
GOD BLESSES THE CARIBBEAN!
Best regards,
Dr. Love
I am deeply worried about my fellow grenadian brothers and sisters. I would like for everyone in the caribbean to say a word of prayer for grenada. I was fortunate to communicate with some of my family memembers after the devastation.
I would like some information about the town og grenville. i have family there that i am unable to have any contact with. any info from grenville will be appreciated..
At the moment there are some heavy rains there in curacao and bonaire. there are also 5 meters high waves on the north coast of bonaire. The hurricane is moving with a speed of 28km/h, WNW. the eye of the hurricane will pass bonaire at some 150 km north of the island…. there will be some damage caused by strong winds, but nothing serious so far. the people there are very good prepared, they are well informed by the government. th eye of the hurricane will pass bonaire at approx. 19:00 local time. GOD help them all!!!
I compiled information from different people from a message board and send it to my family in Curacao on the situation in Greneda
Maybe this might help some of you out there trying to find info about Greneda.
A Battalion from Trinidad landed at 1 p.m today to assess damages and assist
with island wide clean up and restoration. Telephone Land lines will not be
restored before 4-5 days.Most people with initial cellular contact are
unable to charge their batteries so contact via cellular is reducing. An
extremely high percentage of households have been destroyed, I do not want
to quote the % given until they are absolutely certain , but the radio
reports coming in from Grenada to Barbados are describing the island as a
“total wreck”. There is another team heading from Trinidad to Grenada
tonight and they are responsible for assessing damage in order to provide
the necessary aid from Trinidad. They will also be responsible for locating
and finding people and will post an “enquiries website” for persons who want
to contact them directly for information on friends and relatives. Sad to
say, they will also be posting the deceased list as soon as they can
positively identify people.
Information from a caller at Cable & Wireless states that words cannot describe the area overlooking the Wharf. “It’s like someone dropped a bomb” total destruction.
.
Date: September 08, 2004 at 17:14:17
From: CB
Subject: Info on St. George’s
I spoke with my cousin on Market hill earlier about 4 today. This is what she told me while we were able to talk.
The following places in St. George’s are damaged, in fact “mash up” was the expression that she used.
Convent
Mother Rose (St. Louis girls RC)
PBC
Catholic church
Anglican church
Presbyterian church
Court house
House of Parliament
Norton Hall
Stadium (gone)
Darbeau hillside (littered with houses)
Tanteen flooded, playing field, at least 3 feet of water on the netball court
Lowthers lane – everything
Anglican highschool
GBSS
Palmer school – partially damaged
Springs school
In Springs from Chichester nursing home going back inside of Dixie, all houses severly damaged.
Vandalism, looting in Marketing board, Foodland, Decol, Andall
Date: September 08, 2004 at 17:13:40
From: WindjammerTourist
Subject: Re: Grand Anse
I believe it was one of the Cherman’s who got a call out. Said they were alive and uninjured. I’ve stayed at Flambouyant. If Coyoba was destroyed, so was Flamboyant. Mariposa was reported earlier as heavily damaged. Don’t know about Cinnamon Hill. All areas on the southern end seem to be the worst. Not that any area escaped unscathed.
RICHMOND HILL COMPLETELY DESTROYED
Previous reports have Coyoba Resort destroyed. No word on the guests whereabouts or condition. Most of Grande Anse Beach area was devastated.
I lived in Miami when Andrew destroyed the city. I can tell you there is’nt anything more scary then when the roof of the home you live in takes off like a rocket in the sky. Looking through the cracks off your boarded up windows and seeing debree flying at speeds that if it would hit you it would be over with your life. I just talked to my sister who lives on Bonaire, and she said that no one on the island is really prepared for a hurricane, and no one has boarded up their windows. They never have hurricanes this far down in the carribbean, so the people are completely not aware of the danger. And also have no idea how to prepare for a storm of this size. I was born on Bonaire and lived there 17 years, I remember when there was a storm in the area we actually went outside to the seaside to look at the waves. I hope the people realize that this is’nt just a little storm, and get them selves into safe shelter.
I live in the Netherlands now, but if things will go as bad as i expect, i will be there on the first plane out to help out.
Alex Gerharts
I have been in touch with my friend in Barbados. They were spared major damage as far as she knows. But Grenada got a bad hit. I heard that some homes were destroyed and somelives lost.
I am Antillian and live in Florida since 2001. So I am very concerned about what happens in the Netherlands Antilles and in Greneda. I am listening at the radio on the Internet on http://www.radiohoyer.com and also at http://www.caribonair.com which both broadcast in the language Papiamento. Curacao does seen to have a plan in place but it is very rudimentary. at this moment they only have 3 shelters and they hope to open 8 more. People are not boarded up, no storm windows, no water stored, almost everybody has electrical phones which are useless when power fails. I truly hope the Islands remain lucky and that the storm deviates at the last moment. But at the moment it remains a hurricane 4 with winds with up to 130mph.
TO ALL, ARUBA IS O.K. HAVING A LOT OF RAIN AND STRONG WINDS. bUT UP TO KNOW WE ARE O.K. AND THE WORST HAS PASSED BY. SO WE’RE GOING TO BE ONE HAPPY ISLAND AGAIN. GREETING. LINDA
TO ALL, ARUBA IS O.K. HAVING A LOT OF RAIN AND STRONG WINDS. bUT UP TO KNOW WE ARE O.K. AND THE WORST HAS PASSED BY. SO WE’RE GOING TO BE ONE HAPPY ISLAND AGAIN. GREETING. LINDA
Donna posted http://www.storm.com/reports/2004/grenada.shmtl
to get updated information but what comes up looks suspiciously like advertising for storm tracking – there is no information on Grenada
Does anyone have any news on L’anse aux Epines residential area – Reef View Ave, Eastern Avenue or Bayview Avenue? Am desperate to hear….
is ivan heading toward the east coast of florida at all
? or are we gunna get hurricane conditions .. my family does not know weather we should leave because this hurricane might finish us off for good. plz post in reply!
I left Grenada in 1997. I have lost contact with my friends and ex-inlaws over the last few years. Is there any info about Grand Anes Vally? I would like to try to contact some of them however I don’t know what the phone situation is there. I am in Southwest FL and we have made it threw the last 2 storms. Grenada is in my heart.
Our simphaty goes out to all the country and we hope there will be no more fatalities.
Ifmy brother Miky or any one in Gran Anns could get intouch to let us kno what the position down there is
I live in central Florida, Polk county, Hurricane Charley did a number to the area that I live in and then Frances did more damage, now we are all terrified that Ivan is coming to finish us off. The projected path has Ivan coming right through central Florida again. My husband and I have lived here all of our lives and we have NEVER seen anything like this. Hurricanes are usually downgraded to tropical storms by the time they reach us, because we are so far inland, but Charley proved that theory WRONG. I must say I am very scared of what the next one will do.
i believe that Ivan is going to hit kington and and then head towards montego bay… and it is a Cat. 5 right now… so i think there will be a lot of damage, but i am hoping and praying otherwise… my dad is soon to be working for air jamaica… and i hope he will be able to after Ivan leaves…
ivan is a powerful hirricane is damage everything it alerady killed 16 people it is going torwards kingston,Jamaica,or about 920 miles southeast os miami. It had 160 mph wind and was moving west-northwest at about 15 mph.
everyone that was here ivan is a powerful hurricaine so everyone in jaimca and
florida be careful beacuse this hurricaine is coming and i hope you will be ok when is hit you.
I just hope that when Ivan hits the devestation is not that much. We have many friends there and are due to return on 21st September. Keep safe everyone we are thinking of you in England
Ilive in mississauga ,Ontario and have not heard anything about or from anyone in that area .My children , mother and sisters all live in concord..Please !anyone if you hear or know anything let me know . I am frantic now.Shane if you can callyour mother please. My love to all and god speed .
For information and pleas for help log onto this website and communicate with paople that are looking for families or have contacted families. Through this site I have gained a lot and have made contact with family and been assured that family members are fine as well as passing on any information I receive.
For information and pleas for help log onto this website and communicate with paople that are looking for families or have contacted families. Through this site I have gained a lot and have made contact with family and been assured that family members are fine as well as passing on any information I receive.
hi
my name is paul phillip i live in fontenoy st georges Grenada which is located on the western side of grenada, our village was torn apart from the high winds of hurricane ivan only leaving about 7 houses with roofs and the remaining 160 either half way bolwn off of totally blown off. the picture is the same for the whole country. even our new national stadium lay in ruins, the whole country is devestated, it will take a least 3 years for the country to be on its feet, and that will only happen if every body get together and work as one……
My fiance and I are supposed to leave for our honeymoon 9/27 for Aruba. We were originally going to Jamaica and got rerouted to Aruba a month ago because our hotel decided to close for renovations. I now know that this was a blessing hearing and seeing it’s condition. God Bless all those people. My question is what is the current condition in Aruba? What type of damage was done? We don’t know what to do because the tour company is now saying that if we cancel and not go to Aruba..we will not get our $ back for 6-8 weeks which means that we won’t be going on a honeymoon at all. Advice please!
I hope it does not head toward Florida…The citizens of the south are not prepared for a third hurricane to hit. Charley and Frances did enough damage, and I fear that if Ivan does turn it will be three strikes your out.
I am in Trinidad, We are fine in Trinidad but east Tobago & Grenada got trounced badly , more so Grenada, the Prime Ministers residence got flattened and numerous houses destroyed, they are definately going to need humanitarian help. Lets hope you guys in florida dont get any more hurricanes.
We have friends in Grenada. How extensive was the damage there? I would appreciate any news I could get.
Thanks
I live in Aruba and I have families in Bonaire & Curacao where the hurricane is headed. What do we have to do to prepare ourselves for this?
My parents are on holidays in Grenada, i think they are staying at Le Sport Resort, does anyone know anythingÉ
I have two daughters vacationing in the Dominican. What is the weather like there? Has it hit near there? I need to hear from them, the last email was Sunday.
Rose, Ivan is SOUTH of the Dominican Republic. Your daughters should be fine.
ML
Hi, I wander WY The Governement of Aruba HAS NOT issue an official Hurriaine WARNING as we can see at de NHC and other weather sites on the net.
We have friends on a sailboat anchored in Egmont Bay Grenada–any news on boats in that area?
Hi
Could not get telephone connection to the island of Grenada last night, Sept 7. Any news of damage caused by hurricane Ivan?
Hurricane Ivan on it’s current path north of Venezuela’s Atlantic coast has smashed into the Island of Grenada with “hellacious winds” that reduced concrete homes to rubble and sent the island’s red zinc roofs fluttering through the air.
Ivan is the first Category 4 storm to hit Caribbean islands since Hurricane Luis in 1990.
If Ivan remains on his present course Florida, at least the West Coast could feel some of the outer bands, but who can really project large tropical storms a week ahead with any firm degree of accuracy?
The other question is, after Ivan how many more powerful Atlantic hurricanes will we be concerned about during the 2004 season?
Any news of the boat yard at Prickly Bay Grenada? I have friends who are home in England and have a boat laid up there
Pauline
i spoke to my dad 1 hour ago who live’s in grenville in grenada on his cell, his say that there is a lot of rain and floods, but he can’t get out of his house cause mango trees are all turned over the roads and on people’s house.
Could you tell me what you know about the situation in Riversallee St. Patricks?
How is the situation with the damage. What do you know about the families Philbert and Joseph?
Hi,
We are about to cruise on the 12th from puerto rico, to grenada aruba st thomas st kitts and venezuela…Is there any hope it will turn out just fine??
Pam
Hi Jane, I read your message. Does your dad know anything about St. Patricks. Is there some kind of Communication in Greneda? We are very worried about our family members:Joseph and Philbert
Does anyone know the situation in Grandmal, Mt Moritz and surrounding areas. I am worried about my Uncle he lives alone and is disabled. I have been trying to call but can’t get through.
i can asure you that the people in Aruba will take care of all tourist in Aruba.So u can relax and wait.
My daughter and son-in-law are on their honeymoon in Aruba. I am worried about them. Can anyone tell me what is happening there. Thanks Linda
Hi. I live in Aruba. It is now 8 ‘o clock p.m. A little rain. But we expect the worse round 2 a.m. Reports are that we will get a lot of rain/thunderstorms. Some Hotel guests allready evacuated. This because some hotels are too close to the beach. Rough beaches right now. But up till now, everything is still calm.
i just spoke to my dad again he has not heard nothing about what’s going on in grenada cause the phone lines are down where he is but his he say’s some people phones are working cause family in st patricks rang him and they are fine. if you know anybody with a cell try and rang them that’s the only way i can get in touch. sorry i can’t be more help. it’s raining very hard there now. my dad say they were not told it was going to be a bad one.
Thank you very much Jane for the information. I am forwarding this information for the family in Curacao Netherlands Antilles who are very anxious while they are expecting the hurrican to hit them at 4 this afternoon. My husbands parents are native to the Island of Greneda. So you can imagine the stress we are going through, knowing that Greneda has already been hit, knowing that it is so close to Curacao and knowing that it might be on its way to Florida where I live right now. but thanks again. Our ABC islands have been spaired for 50 years. So nobody I know can remember a hurricane passing.
This is the best site for all of you who want to learn more about the terrible and devastating situation in Greneda. They need our help now.
http://www.stormcarib.com/reports/2004/grenada.shtml
Does anybody know how the situation in Bonaire and Curacao is. Aruba is still in wait at this hour.
I have two daughters,sisters nieces and nephew ingrenada as for now ican speak to anyone if anybody knows how much is the damage please let me know.the last thing i heard is that my sister lost her roof.Please keep me inform on what is going on.
I just called my sister in Aruba, it’s raining right now.
Please, has anyone any information re damage to Grenada? My brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Susan Hickman reside there. He is the only Chiropractor on the island. They live in St. George, across the street from the Prime Minister’s house. I was informed that the PM’s house was gone. Please, if anyone has any information, e-mail me. Thank you.
Hi,
I live here and we are awaiting the developmentof Ivan it is presently +- 100mls N of Curacao & Bonaire heading west. This will put the eye +- 75 to 150 miles north of Aruba. The anticipated wind speed is 50 – 70kts with 15 – 18′ seas and of course plenty of rain. This will be managable with no danger other than to properties.
IF it exceeds or overtakes expectation I will keep you posted. You can call me on +297 593 0552 if you are really worried.
Ciao
Hi,
Aworaki awa ta spat y bientu ta supla un tiki fuerte, pero tur kos ta rustig ainda. Nos ta resa y pidi dios pa nada no pasa nos.
So we have a little raining and some breeze.
Bye.
I have family in st. davids and roucaine if any info available post it please.
I have had some information from a friend who is in contact with someone in Grenada that is using a CB radio. There is so far 6 people dead. I am not sure of names or areas. any further information that gets through I will be told of and I will try my best to keep you all informed. Looks as though St Davids took a bad hit.
i found a site in greanda http://www.spiceislandertalkshop.com/talkshop for any information or post a message. if i found anything keep you all informed
READ YOUR MESSAGE POSTED ABOUT ARUBA AND FAMILY AT LA CABANA. I HAVE MY BROTHER IN LAW AND NEW WIFE THERE, SPOKE TO THEM ON THE PHONE 9:32 PM (NY TIME) AND THEY SAID ALL WAS WELL. NO WINDS, A FEW RAIN SHOWERS BUT NOTHING TO TALK ABOUT. THE HURRIANE WARNING WAS PUSHED BACK TO 2 AM ( ARUBA TIME ). HOPE THIS WAS HELPFUL
Now it’s calm,doesn’t have wind, just a little rain, I don’t have news to lnow more.
Now it’s calm,doesn’t have wind, just a little rain, I don’t have news to lnow more.
Hi out there, I live here in SW Fl, Honestly I don’t think I am gonna be able to stomache a third storm in 5 weeks. I just hope that everyone that has been affected by any of these storms is in good health and keep in good spirits. Good Luck south florida and the carribean.
Hi
can anyone tell the likelyhood of cancelled flights from the UK to montego bay please?
i’m due to fly out this saturday if anyone would like a beer
kev
Hi Grenadian brothers and sisters,I have heard that Lance Aux Epines and St Georges have feared the worst in the Hurricane can anyone support this statement.
can any-one tell me if the hurricane is likely to hit cuba and if so what part my duaghter has just flown out there this afternoon
My thoughts go out to you all with family that you are worried about, I only looked up Ivan as my Mum was due to go this weekend to the Dominican REp. .There’s me worrying she may not get a holiday and then I see messages with worries of family and friends – apologies.
Hi I am hearing that things are particularly bad with 1000s homeless in the Southwest thats St Georges Grand Anse right up to Lance Aux Epines if any one finds out where these people have been evacuated to please post this information as my parents are there.
Hi I am hearing that things are particularly bad with 1000s homeless in the Southwest thats St Georges Grand Anse right up to Lance Aux Epines if any one finds out where these people have been evacuated to please post this information as my parents are there.
i hope it turns right
I am now hearing of the damage to Grenada our home for the last fourteen years our son is grenadian and we have lots of family and friends over there we are very concerned and would like to make some kind of contact to find out they are doing
I am from Aruba living in the USA. My whole family is in Aruba, Please those with any info about how close it is getting to the island let me know.
my prayers are with you all. Homes and property can be replaced but lives can’t. i pray all is well with my family in Grand Anse-Grenada (the entire country). I would like to know about the deaths and pray that the Lord will console His people.
TARA,
THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE INFO. I GOT AHOLD OF MY FAMILY ALSO. THEY SAID THE SAME THING. EVERYTHING WAS BOARDED UP & CLOSED. BUT THEY WERE TOLD ALSO AROUND 2 AM IT WOULD GET WINDY & RAIN. I WILL CHECK TOMORROW WITH THEM IF I CAN GET THRU. THANKS AGAIN.
NANCY
Hi Uka,
Kon ta bai?. I was born in Aruba and my family lives in Curacao. I listen at the radio on http://www.radiohoyer.com which transmits in Papiamento about the situatio in Curacao and occationally Bonaire.
Maybe you can google Aruba and the huricane Ivan and see what leads you can get.
I want to thanks Jane for her information because I was able to get information about Greneda on the spiceisland website which I can share with the rest of the family in Curacao and the USA.
Right now our families count. Their lifes are what we value and nothing else. Lets just pray for them that they will have strenght to handle this terrible experience.
Dear All,
When we see and experience these disasters we should be reminded that the second coming of Jesus is very close. He told us in His word that these things would happen so we will not be able to stop them. The only thing that we can do is to stay close by Him for his comfort and be ready to go with Him when He comes. God loves us.
My heart and prayers go out to my brothers and sisters in Grenada.Any info. on Beaulieu? Is there a relief effort in place?
Our son, Carl Stroud & Sarah Sulvian rode out Ivan with its 116 MPH winds in the Gem Hotel last night. Roof blown off part of Gem. They walked to AP today and found everything destroyed as far as they could see. Includes radio, tv, cell phone, Air Control towers, businesses. Boats tossed ashore. No one at AP to tell them how – if – they will get out Saturday. Told them to go to the Embassy.
I can only begin to imagine the amount of damage that Hurricane Ivan could cause to Florida. First Hurricane Charley, a category 4, then Hurricane Frances which thank god went down to a category one, and now Hurricane Ivan a category 4 (going on 5). If Hurricane Ivan does hit Florida, and goes through the West Coast my city will be gone. Hurricane Charley destroyed Charlotte County. I wonder what will be left of it if Hurricane Ivan hits it. It took a category 4 Hurricane to get Charlotte County on a map, can a category 5 Hurricane take it off??
We need to know how severe the damage caused by ivan was to houses, businesses etc., as we’ve been unable to connect with relatives via cell, telephone or internet.
I live in chicago and want to now about the hurracane if it go to hit aruba hard . my whole family live there . It is a small nice iland please advise
praying for you and yours.
Hi Judith Uka & Stanette,
Kon ta bai ku bosonan?
I just listened at the radio in Curacao and Mr. Toko Winklaar just explained on Radio Hoyer in Curacao that Aruba is trying as best as they can to prepare. They are buying Plywood to cover the windows and canned foods, flashlights etc. Mr Nel Oduber already asked the Netherlands for help in case that is necessary. Late last night they told the people that schools and Government offices would be closed. So people are at home preparing right now. In Bonaire its about the same information. The reporter of Bonaire indicated that Gezaghebber Domacasse of Bonaire has things under control. They were already experiencing high waves. And for Curacao, it is slowly but surely sinking in that this is serious. In the mean time also al Government and business offices are closed. In Curacao the Dutch Marine Kazerne will help with a shelter.
Still I keep praying that it will not hit hard because our islands are just not prepared for these furious hurricanes.
Hopi Danki Donna…..sigui tene nos informa.
My dad is working in aruba right now and we cant get in touch with him. is the hurricane supposed to hit really hard? I heard that the waves were already getting big suges and the wind was picking up.
I would just like to know any info on this if you can help please.
Youro welcome UKA
Semper na boso ordu. When you are soo far away from home, any body related to our Islands becomes family
Lo mi informa boso segun mi ta skucha radio bon?
Ajoo
PlZ if anyone knows anything about the level of destruction in st.patricks grenada plz give me some info as my family live there!!!
I talked online with someone in Aruba about 10 min ago, and he said that it is scary quite over there….dark and gray and little bit of rain but no winds picking up jet… very weird. But still ok.
Hi I’m from aruba and I live in aruba. Till now everything is calm. it rained hard for a while but then stopped. it’s supost to pass by at 2o’clock AM. So you all can stay call, we’re fine till now
Roof blown of jehovah’s kingdom hall in the north if island six ppl dead in soubeous many evacuated
Mac Donald college high school completely destroyed except for main hall st.georges destroyed chantimelle a complete mess
I’m gonna get you allll….GRRRRRRRRRR
hello, I’m from Bonaire and live in Bonaire.
We have been getting rain this afternoon, but it stopt now. But it’s still grey here, the winds it’s ok.
Ivan will pass close to bonaire during the evening and night time. All the businesses are closed, everybody is at home waiting!
Hi, were are pending on the island, in suspens. They’re predicting the worse with such a hurricane, but we trust on The Almighty God that He saves us as always from the worse.
Greeting and all the best.
Can anyone offer any information about the north coast of Venezuela. Has it been hit?
how old r u???
Can anyone tell me what has happened in St Davids,as i have family there .God Bless Grenada.
aw dang..
Heel veel sterkte met Ivan op Aruba en alle andere eilanden. Ik hoop dat jullie geen schade krijgen en er gezond en wel uitkomen.
Jan uit Hulanda
Ajo!
Good luck to all my family, friends, and beaches on Bonaire, i hope you all make it through this damm Hurricane with out serious injuries and damage.
Buy lots of ice, water, and batteries for the flash lights. Those items where very important when i lived trough the Hurricane Andrew in Miami years ago.
Mi ta stimabo, best of luck, ajjjjoooo, Alex Gerharts
Does any one know how bad it hit westerhall – Grenada, we have family out there and are worried.
I hear boca and willis ahve extensive damage no word on beaulieu yet. My friend has texted someone in grenada to find out info.If a relative has a mobile phone try and contact them via that. Amy.J
http://www.radiokarpata.nl……….
Ei lo bo skucha tur loke ta pasando aworaki rondo di orkan Ivan ku ta menasando nos dushi Boneiru.
Bai skucha!!!!!
I live in Fl,USA and have been trying to know what the situation is in St George’s.I have called but no response I have family members there and am very worried can some one from that area what the situation is
thanks
Danki pa e tip, nos ta bai skucha
Dear friends,
Thanks to the Lord for saving we here in Curacao from the worse that could have happened to us with this hurricane Ivan. We also hopped from the bottom of our hearts that the same miracle would happened with all the following countries especially Jamaica and Cuba that are right in the projected route of Ivan.
GOD BLESSES THE CARIBBEAN!
Best regards,
Dr. Love
Does anyone have an update of damage done in True Blue and Tanteen area.
Lester
I’m so worried about the Carribean! My aunt and uncle were hit badly by both charley and frances (in Florida) and I’m headed to Aruba/Curacao in 2 weeks. Keep me posted on what happens if anyone of you has information! I heard there were 9 deaths…my thoughts and prayers are with you all…
I would like an update of damage done in the True Blue and Tanteen area. I pray Grenada does not deal with a storm repeat of this magnitude.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW IT IS THERE. I HAVE MY DAUGHTER,SON-IN-LAW & GRAND-DAUGHTER THERE ON VACATION. THEY ARE STAYING AT LA CABANA RESORT IN ARUBA. I AM SO WORRIED ABOUT THEM. WE JUST WENT THROUGH 2 (CHARLEY & FRANCES) IN FLORIDA. PLEASE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANK YOU.
NANCY
Dear friends,
Thanks to the Lord for saving we here in Curacao from the worse that could have happened to us with this hurricane Ivan. We were so happy celebrating the victory of winning the world championship of little league, when suddenly the news break out that the hurricane Ivan is heading towards our direction. Everybody became very sad even though we are accustom with hurricanes over here, but we are aware with the hurricanes that stroked our sister island St. Marten. We hopped from the bottom of our hearts that the same miracle would happened with all the following countries especially Jamaica and Cuba that are right in the projected route of Ivan.
GOD BLESSES THE CARIBBEAN!
Best regards,
Dr. Love
I am deeply worried about my fellow grenadian brothers and sisters. I would like for everyone in the caribbean to say a word of prayer for grenada. I was fortunate to communicate with some of my family memembers after the devastation.
I would like some information about the town og grenville. i have family there that i am unable to have any contact with. any info from grenville will be appreciated..
My mother and brother,s flight to Grenada on Tues was cancelled (Thank God)but I have relatives in the above areas ,does anyone have any news ?
Update on Ivan.
At the moment there are some heavy rains there in curacao and bonaire. there are also 5 meters high waves on the north coast of bonaire. The hurricane is moving with a speed of 28km/h, WNW. the eye of the hurricane will pass bonaire at some 150 km north of the island…. there will be some damage caused by strong winds, but nothing serious so far. the people there are very good prepared, they are well informed by the government. th eye of the hurricane will pass bonaire at approx. 19:00 local time. GOD help them all!!!
Radio Karpata.
I compiled information from different people from a message board and send it to my family in Curacao on the situation in Greneda
Maybe this might help some of you out there trying to find info about Greneda.
A Battalion from Trinidad landed at 1 p.m today to assess damages and assist
with island wide clean up and restoration. Telephone Land lines will not be
restored before 4-5 days.Most people with initial cellular contact are
unable to charge their batteries so contact via cellular is reducing. An
extremely high percentage of households have been destroyed, I do not want
to quote the % given until they are absolutely certain , but the radio
reports coming in from Grenada to Barbados are describing the island as a
“total wreck”. There is another team heading from Trinidad to Grenada
tonight and they are responsible for assessing damage in order to provide
the necessary aid from Trinidad. They will also be responsible for locating
and finding people and will post an “enquiries website” for persons who want
to contact them directly for information on friends and relatives. Sad to
say, they will also be posting the deceased list as soon as they can
positively identify people.
Information from a caller at Cable & Wireless states that words cannot describe the area overlooking the Wharf. “It’s like someone dropped a bomb” total destruction.
.
Date: September 08, 2004 at 17:14:17
From: CB
Subject: Info on St. George’s
I spoke with my cousin on Market hill earlier about 4 today. This is what she told me while we were able to talk.
The following places in St. George’s are damaged, in fact “mash up” was the expression that she used.
Convent
Mother Rose (St. Louis girls RC)
PBC
Catholic church
Anglican church
Presbyterian church
Court house
House of Parliament
Norton Hall
Stadium (gone)
Darbeau hillside (littered with houses)
Tanteen flooded, playing field, at least 3 feet of water on the netball court
Lowthers lane – everything
Anglican highschool
GBSS
Palmer school – partially damaged
Springs school
In Springs from Chichester nursing home going back inside of Dixie, all houses severly damaged.
Vandalism, looting in Marketing board, Foodland, Decol, Andall
Date: September 08, 2004 at 17:13:40
From: WindjammerTourist
Subject: Re: Grand Anse
I believe it was one of the Cherman’s who got a call out. Said they were alive and uninjured. I’ve stayed at Flambouyant. If Coyoba was destroyed, so was Flamboyant. Mariposa was reported earlier as heavily damaged. Don’t know about Cinnamon Hill. All areas on the southern end seem to be the worst. Not that any area escaped unscathed.
RICHMOND HILL COMPLETELY DESTROYED
Previous reports have Coyoba Resort destroyed. No word on the guests whereabouts or condition. Most of Grande Anse Beach area was devastated.
This link to the Clark’s Bay Marina has new info. Woburn in bad shape as well
http://www.clarkescourtbaymarina.com
I HAVE A FRIEND RETURNING TO ST JAMES BARBADOS TODAY 8TH SEPT WHAT DAMAGE IF ANY IS HE ABOUT TO FACE AND WHATS THE CURRENT WHEATHER CONDITIONS
I lived in Miami when Andrew destroyed the city. I can tell you there is’nt anything more scary then when the roof of the home you live in takes off like a rocket in the sky. Looking through the cracks off your boarded up windows and seeing debree flying at speeds that if it would hit you it would be over with your life. I just talked to my sister who lives on Bonaire, and she said that no one on the island is really prepared for a hurricane, and no one has boarded up their windows. They never have hurricanes this far down in the carribbean, so the people are completely not aware of the danger. And also have no idea how to prepare for a storm of this size. I was born on Bonaire and lived there 17 years, I remember when there was a storm in the area we actually went outside to the seaside to look at the waves. I hope the people realize that this is’nt just a little storm, and get them selves into safe shelter.
I live in the Netherlands now, but if things will go as bad as i expect, i will be there on the first plane out to help out.
Alex Gerharts
I have been in touch with my friend in Barbados. They were spared major damage as far as she knows. But Grenada got a bad hit. I heard that some homes were destroyed and somelives lost.
I am Antillian and live in Florida since 2001. So I am very concerned about what happens in the Netherlands Antilles and in Greneda. I am listening at the radio on the Internet on http://www.radiohoyer.com and also at http://www.caribonair.com which both broadcast in the language Papiamento. Curacao does seen to have a plan in place but it is very rudimentary. at this moment they only have 3 shelters and they hope to open 8 more. People are not boarded up, no storm windows, no water stored, almost everybody has electrical phones which are useless when power fails. I truly hope the Islands remain lucky and that the storm deviates at the last moment. But at the moment it remains a hurricane 4 with winds with up to 130mph.
Can anyone tell me how Aruba is doing?
Linda
Can anyone tell me how Aruba is doing?
Linda
TO ALL, ARUBA IS O.K. HAVING A LOT OF RAIN AND STRONG WINDS. bUT UP TO KNOW WE ARE O.K. AND THE WORST HAS PASSED BY. SO WE’RE GOING TO BE ONE HAPPY ISLAND AGAIN. GREETING. LINDA
TO ALL, ARUBA IS O.K. HAVING A LOT OF RAIN AND STRONG WINDS. bUT UP TO KNOW WE ARE O.K. AND THE WORST HAS PASSED BY. SO WE’RE GOING TO BE ONE HAPPY ISLAND AGAIN. GREETING. LINDA
I trust and pray for all of the people in Grenada at this time particular the Port Authority and Ursula Andrews.
Donna posted http://www.storm.com/reports/2004/grenada.shmtl
to get updated information but what comes up looks suspiciously like advertising for storm tracking – there is no information on Grenada
Does anyone have any news on L’anse aux Epines residential area – Reef View Ave, Eastern Avenue or Bayview Avenue? Am desperate to hear….
is ivan heading toward the east coast of florida at all
? or are we gunna get hurricane conditions .. my family does not know weather we should leave because this hurricane might finish us off for good. plz post in reply!
Please provide any update you may have for Cafe (Crochu), St Andrews. We are unable to reach anyone and my husband’s parents and relatives are there.
Yes, it’s coming right for Boca….. you should get refuge in Key Largo
Is Ivan going to hit Miami and vecinity?
Lucy
I left Grenada in 1997. I have lost contact with my friends and ex-inlaws over the last few years. Is there any info about Grand Anes Vally? I would like to try to contact some of them however I don’t know what the phone situation is there. I am in Southwest FL and we have made it threw the last 2 storms. Grenada is in my heart.
Is there any chance Ivan might hit Grenada or St-Lucia again?
Obviously you don’t have any relatives out there,thats why you have made such an idiotic comment,FOOL!!!!
Does anyone know what kind of damage Barbados suffered? I’m getting mixed information.
Barbados has been devistated. There is information in CNN about the Barbados. Sorry if you have relatives there. I hope they are okay.
YEAH RIGHT,so tell me have you heard anything about Latante, St Davids as my mum lives there?
How are the beaches in Aruba?? Will there be any left?? Hope everytbing is ok down there.
Our simphaty goes out to all the country and we hope there will be no more fatalities.
Ifmy brother Miky or any one in Gran Anns could get intouch to let us kno what the position down there is
Some say that this hurricane will be strong and more powerfull that Hurrican Andrew. If this is so, watch out and get out of the way.
Linda….are you OK?
I live in central Florida, Polk county, Hurricane Charley did a number to the area that I live in and then Frances did more damage, now we are all terrified that Ivan is coming to finish us off. The projected path has Ivan coming right through central Florida again. My husband and I have lived here all of our lives and we have NEVER seen anything like this. Hurricanes are usually downgraded to tropical storms by the time they reach us, because we are so far inland, but Charley proved that theory WRONG. I must say I am very scared of what the next one will do.
we are due to fly out orlando on saturday 11 sept from scotland we were just wondering if everything would be ok
is hurricane ivan going to cause much damage to jamaica and if so what parts
It’s Thursday afternoon here in Naples, Florida and already there are lines at the gas pumps . . . I think panic will set in early.
i believe that Ivan is going to hit kington and and then head towards montego bay… and it is a Cat. 5 right now… so i think there will be a lot of damage, but i am hoping and praying otherwise… my dad is soon to be working for air jamaica… and i hope he will be able to after Ivan leaves…
Thank you for this wonderful site. It really helped as my children were vacationing in Aruba. Please unsubscribe me. Thanks again.
ivan is a powerful hirricane is damage everything it alerady killed 16 people it is going torwards kingston,Jamaica,or about 920 miles southeast os miami. It had 160 mph wind and was moving west-northwest at about 15 mph.
everyone that was here ivan is a powerful hurricaine so everyone in jaimca and
florida be careful beacuse this hurricaine is coming and i hope you will be ok when is hit you.
I just hope that when Ivan hits the devestation is not that much. We have many friends there and are due to return on 21st September. Keep safe everyone we are thinking of you in England
Ilive in mississauga ,Ontario and have not heard anything about or from anyone in that area .My children , mother and sisters all live in concord..Please !anyone if you hear or know anything let me know . I am frantic now.Shane if you can callyour mother please. My love to all and god speed .
http://www.stormcarib.com
For information and pleas for help log onto this website and communicate with paople that are looking for families or have contacted families. Through this site I have gained a lot and have made contact with family and been assured that family members are fine as well as passing on any information I receive.
for pictures try
http://www.linkupsuper.d2g.com/
Good Luck
http://www.stormcarib.com
For information and pleas for help log onto this website and communicate with paople that are looking for families or have contacted families. Through this site I have gained a lot and have made contact with family and been assured that family members are fine as well as passing on any information I receive.
for pictures try
http://www.linkupsuper.d2g.com/
Good Luck
i will like to see pics of the damages made in grenenda
hi
my name is paul phillip i live in fontenoy st georges Grenada which is located on the western side of grenada, our village was torn apart from the high winds of hurricane ivan only leaving about 7 houses with roofs and the remaining 160 either half way bolwn off of totally blown off. the picture is the same for the whole country. even our new national stadium lay in ruins, the whole country is devestated, it will take a least 3 years for the country to be on its feet, and that will only happen if every body get together and work as one……
Genadaian to the bone
paul phillip
My fiance and I are supposed to leave for our honeymoon 9/27 for Aruba. We were originally going to Jamaica and got rerouted to Aruba a month ago because our hotel decided to close for renovations. I now know that this was a blessing hearing and seeing it’s condition. God Bless all those people. My question is what is the current condition in Aruba? What type of damage was done? We don’t know what to do because the tour company is now saying that if we cancel and not go to Aruba..we will not get our $ back for 6-8 weeks which means that we won’t be going on a honeymoon at all. Advice please!
what is more gorrible than hurricane ivan!!!!!!! rudy croes
what is more horrible than hurricane ivan!!!!!!! rudy croes