Hurricane Ivan

[Chicokid]

Hurricane Ivan is now a category 2 hurricane packing wind speeds of about 115mph. It is also the strongest hurricane on record for such a low latitude (10 degrees north) in the Atlantic Basin. Ivan is forecast to assault the Lesser Antilles as early as Tuesday. I better start preparing: flashlights, batteries, radio, gas, food stuff, etc...

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[Pondadat]

Another one? and now they call this one Ivan. Does anyone know how they pick these names for these hurricanes. I hope it moves out to sea somewhere and doesnt touch land. This is the worst time of year hurricane season.

[Chicokid]

Another one? and now they call this one Ivan. Does anyone know how they pick these names for these hurricanes. I hope it moves out to sea somewhere and doesnt touch land. This is the worst time of year hurricane season.

The naming system of hurricanes was made to replace the old version of quoting a hurricane based on latitude/longitude locations. Naming is important when there are more than one system, example: Frances and Ivan

The naming list of hurricanes is "repeated" every five years. So 2004 list was used in 1999 and will be used again in 2009. However, if a named storm/hurricane causes severe damage that it must go down in history as a terrible hurricane, the name won't be repeated. So don't expected to see Charley or Frances on the 2009 hurricane list cause of the severe impact they both had with Florida. In this case, new names with the first letters C and F will be choosen to replace Charley and Frances respectively

HOPE THAT HELPS :)

[Chicokid]

Hurricane Frances has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm.

Meanwhile a Hurricane Watch has been issued for Barbados as Ivan continues to gain strength. Wind Speeds are now 125mph

[Pondadat]

Thank you Chico you are so informative. I didnt know how the naming system went. Well know I dont want a repeat of any of them frankly. But its a part of nature that we cant prevent.

[Chicokid]

Update on Ivan:

Ivan is now a category 4 Hurricane with wind speeds of about 135mph. Moving WNW at 21mph. It is expected to gain strength over the next 24 hrs.

A Tropical Storm watch has been issue for Grenada and it's sister islands.

Hurrican Watch still in effect for Barbados.

Figure we in Grenada may start to feel the effects of Ivan tomorrow night.

[Chris]

Oh man! Ivan seems like a big fellow. Chico, you and your people better batten down those hatches and hang tight.

[Arch_Angel]

Keep safe Chico!! And if Ivan comes your way, could you ask him not to come our way? :D

[Chris]

LOL, yeah. Tell him we dont want him this side of the yard ;)

[Greatis]

LOL, yeah. Tell him we dont want him this side of the yard ;)

Hehe you guys are comedians. But seriously still if it hits Greneda it would be a serious blow. I hope it bypasses every island in the caribbean which may just be impossible. :icon_frow

[Chicokid]

I ain't think Ivan will be a threat to Jamaica ;) The pals in Florida better prepare..feel so sorry for them :icon_cry: First Storm Bonnie, then hurricane Charley, now Frances. ALL IN ONE YEAR :icon_eek: Maybe Florida should be declared "Disaster area"

About Ivan now...good news is it hasn't developed strength. :)

Bad news is it's still a Category 4 hurricane with speeds about 135mph. Hurricane Watches in effect for Barbados and St. Lucia so far. Tropical Storm watch in effect for only Grenada and sister islands.

[Chicokid]

Then again Jamaica is in the new projected path for Ivan.

Hurricane Warning are up for Grenada, Tobago, St. Vincent, St. Lucia and Barbados. Hurricane Watch for Martinique

Tropical Storm warning in effect for Trinidad

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[Greatis]

if it keeps this course it would be very devastating in the end. Darn.

[prodmaster]

Ivan has now been downgraded to a category 2 now lets hope it continues to weaken ;)

[Zoley!]

Here is a link for the National Hurricane Center:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov

[Greatis]

Ivan has now been downgraded to a category 2 now lets hope it continues to weaken ;)

Good news hehe :eusa_pray

[Chris]

I just read the hurricane advisory and Ivan is back up to a category 3 with some strenghtening expected. We need to pray that Ivan weakens some more or turns into blue yonder :eusa_pray

Chico ... any word from Grenada? I also read where Ivan's eye jus passed over Grenada. What's the situation there?

[Cocoa]

Check out the stats of the hurricanes here.. www.wftv.com/weather
This is too amzing, 3 hurricanes projected to hit the state in a few weeks. If any major damage is cause again, I am packing up and moving out. O U T!

[Drew]

just saw the news. ivan may it jamaica by thursday. so brace yourselves people.

[Arch_Angel]

I heard the hurricane has knocked out most (if not all) communications in Grenada. I guess that's why we don't see Chico around as yet.

Man, this one coming hard. It is back up to a category 4 hurricane again.

[AngelsKiss]

I also read that it killed 3 ppl in Grenada. Even though its heading for Jamaica, I am still hoping you won't be hit or if it does, no 1 will die. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys, God Bless!!! :eusa_pray

[Zoley!]

Yes God bless oonu for real Peace :)

[BlackCryptoKnight]

I hope the hurricane hurries up and dissappears before it can reach Jamaica.

[philben]

I feel that there is a strong possibility that some of it will hit us. So batten down guys (and girls). Am also praying that if it does it will be much downgraded. Of course the ideal prayer is for it to not come at all. That would mean that it will totally downgrade - that is not impossible!

[prodmaster]

Well guys the weather people have predicted that Jamaica will be getting a direct hit!
http://sirocco.accuweather.com/iwxpage/adc/popup/iws3.jpg :icon_eek: :icon_eek: :icon_eek:

[Chris]

I pray that ChicoKid and family are ok. Grenada got it hard.

[Drew]

saw the news awhile ago, 9 people have officially died due to this hurricane in grenada and they shut down all power plants to avoid any for of electricution. did i spell that right?? this is way too serious. :icon_eek:

anyway, i'm really starting to freak out about this. red hills road was completely locked, people in lines trying to get into lees and pricesmart. brace yourselves for friday guys, even though we already feeling the effects.

:eusa_pray :eusa_pray :eusa_pray

[Cocoa]

Gees, Jamaica must be going crazy now. I have lived through 3 hurricanes and cannot imagine likkle Jamaican getting hit.

My prayers go out to our land. :(

[Greatis]

hmmm I am seriously concerned for our friend Chico. I do hope he is okay. It's one thing for a hurricane to wantonly destroy but to when deaths arise it's serious.

[Arch_Angel]

Guys, I'm sorry to say this, but the hurricane has strengthened to Category 5.

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[AngelsKiss]

The news here in Canada says that 90% of Grenada got flatten by Ivan. On top of all that ppl are looting. CIBC setup an account here for ppl to donate money to Grenada.

I am still hoping Ivan the Terrible will leave Jamaica alone, but for now it seems not to be the case. We just gotta keep praying and hoping for the best. I hope if you do get it, the Govt will send the army and police force out in time to keep to looting away.

[Drew]

Guys, I'm sorry to say this, but the hurricane has strengthened to Category 5.AA, i don't know if you know this. but the only reason this hurricane is rated higher is because there is nothing higher than a category 5. now thats frightening. :icon_cry: speeds exceeding 160mph :icon_eek:

we are in the middle of the path and there is no more land before it hits jamaica. we are going to get this head on. the only thing left to do is pray. :eusa_pray :eusa_pray

[BlackCryptoKnight]

...the only thing left to do is pray. :eusa_pray :eusa_prayAnd pray hard! :eusa_pray

[AngelsKiss]

The death toll in Grenada is now 20 :(

Hey guys here is a checklist I took from the Gleaner website just in case Ivan hits:

Here are some helpful tips to get you ready this hurricane season.

Before a Hurricane threatens

Look over your insurance policy to insure it provides adequate coverage.
Check the storm surge history and elevation of your area.
Make an inventory of possessions.
Photograph your house and all the rooms inside for insurance purposes.
Make sure your roofing is properly fastened and secure. make all necessary repairs.
Obtain lumber, plywood, and concrete nails for battening up.
Know your evacuation route.
Organize a place to meet with your family should you become separated during the storm.
Clear your yard and drains of debris.
Prune trees limbs that are close to your house. They can cause damage to your home or utility wires during a storm.
Find a place to move your boat in an emergency
If your home is at risk, plan in advanced where you will stay. Call the ODPEM Disaster Co-ordinator for the location of the nearest shelter.
If you need transportation to a public shelter due to special needs -- such as age, physical disability, or mental disorders; register in advance with the nearest Parish Council Office and the Office of Disaster Preparedness.

When a hurricane threatens

Turn refrigerator and freezer to the coldest level. Freeze water in plastic containers.
Sanitize bath tubs and fill with water.
Tie down or bring in all outdoor objects (such as awnings, patio furniture, garbage cans).
Secure or remove satellite dishes, TV or radio antennae from roofs.
Pick fruits such as coconuts, mangoes etc., from trees. Clear your yard and drains of debris.
Remove all pictures, clocks, books, figurines, tools, office equipment, appliances and important papers (passports, birth certificates etc.); wrap them in plastic or in waterproof containers; and store in a safe room.
Turn off electricity at the main switch and remove TV and radio antennae from roofs.
Stock up on water and non-perishable foods. Refill prescriptions needed.
Fill your car with gas to avoid long lines after the hurricane. Also fill containers for portable generators.
Park your car in a place that is safest from falling trees and utility poles.
If you are in a high-rise, know the location of the nearest stairways. Don't use the elevator.
Batten down windows and doors with shutters or lumber. Wedge sliding glass doors with a bar.
Turn off electricity from main switch 24 hours before the storm is expected to hit.
Unplug major appliances.

During the hurricane

Be calm! Your ability to act logically is very important.
Stay inside. Do not go outside unless it is absolutely necessary
Stay away from windows and doors even if they are covered. A windowless or interior room or hallway is usually the safest.
Listen to the radio for information
If you are in a two-storey house, stay on the first floor.
If you are in a multiple-storey building, take refuge on the first or second floors. Interior stairwells and areas around elevator shafts are usually the strongest part of a building.
If your house shows signs of breaking up, stay under a table or stand under a door frame.
Do not go outside during the calm when the eye of the hurricane is passing.

After the storm

Wait until you hear on the radio or television that the dangerous winds are definitely out of your area.
Do not go sight-seeing
Do not go outside barefooted. Avoid wearing open shoes and watch out for sharp debris
Do not use phones or CB radios unless vital. Keep lines clear for emergency calls.
Bury all dead animals as soon as possible.
Beware of downed power lines, weakened bridges and washed-out roads, and weakened trees.
Purify drinking water by boiling or by adding bleach, 2 drops of bleach per litre of water, 4 drops if the water is cloudy. Do not purify all your water at once.
After adding bleach, let water stand for 30 minutes before drinking
Use perishable food first , then non- perishable foods and staples after.
Do not cook more than is needed for one meal
Be alert to prevent fires
Report broken sewer or water mains to local authorities
Be sure to check your house for structural damage before moving back in.

Emergency supply list

Water, enough to last 2 weeks
Foods that do not require cooking:
Canned or salted fish and meat
Packaged oats
Biscuits and crackers
Condensed or powdered milk
Canned soups and vegetables
Juices
Cereals
Coffee, Tea.
Flour, Rice, Cornmeal, Sugar and Salt
Infant formula
Bread

OTHERS

Battery-operated radio
Flashlight
Extra batteries
Matches and candles, Hurricane lamps
Bleach and other cleaners
First Aid Kit: petroleum jelly, aspirin, eye wash, bandages, cotton,
diarrhoea medication, antacid , laxative
Tissue, soap, sanitary napkins
Disposable cups, plates, utensils
Can opener
Large plastic trash bags
Containers for water and fuel storage
Coal or oil stove, barbeque grill
Cooking utensils
Portable cooler
100 feet of rope, Tape
Needle and thread, scissors
Blankets and towels
Mosquito repellent
Tarpailin (canvas or plastic)

Storage tips for water and food

Store enough water to last 2 weeks for each person in your household. A normal active person requires a minimum of 1 litre of water per day for drinking and food preparation.
Water should be stored in clean, well covered containers.
Label the containers with the current date and renew your drinking supply each month.
Store emergency food in waterproof containers.
Arrange items so that those stored first will be used first.
Observe expiration dates on packaged foods.
Wrap bread, cookies and crackers, dry good in plastic bags and keep in tight containers.
Your storage area should be dry, cool and free from contamination by insects, poisons and other chemicals.
Several utility poles were uprooted and their wires and equipment left dangling on the roads after Hurricane Gilbert.

Evacuation and shelters

A shelter provides temporary housing for persons unable to continue their living arrangements in separate family units, as a result of an emergency incident such as flood, earthquake or hurricane.
It is advised to evacuate your home if:

in an area that continually floods, near the coastline or a stream likely to overflow, in a low-lying area,
you feel that your home will not offer adequate protection
advised by authorities
Take your own supplies to the shelter including food, change of clothes, medicine, sanitary need, battery-operated radio and flashlight important papers.
Do not take alcoholic beverages, weapons or pets to shelters.
Parish Disaster Co-ordinators
Kingston and St. Andrew
65 Hanover St. Kingston
Clarendon
Sevens Rd., May Pen
Hanover
Church St., Lucea
Manchester
32 Hargreaves, Mandeville
Portland
1 Gideon Ave, Port Antonio
St. Ann
Church St., At. Ann's Bay
Tel: 967-3329; 986-2216; 956-2236; 962-2278-9; 993-2665; 972-2615
St. Catherine
Parade Sq., Spanish Town
St. Elizabeth
58 High St., Black River
St. James
19 Union St., Montego Bay
St. Mary
2 Hodgson St., Port Maria
St. Thomas
4 South St., Morant Bay
Trelawny
Water Square, Falmouth
Westmoreland
Great George St., Sav.
Tel: 984-3111-2; 965-2267; 952-5500-2; 994-2212; 982-9449; 954-3228; 955-2655

All Research by Heather Kong The Gleaner
Source: ODPEM
Published The Gleaner August 3, 2001

[Drew]

thanks angel. some of these are either not in my power or are a little late. i honestly didn't think about the fridge being set to the coldest.

[Chris]

Now that hurricane Ivan has done its damage to Grenada and Barbados it is now aiming for Jamaica.

Today was a full day preparing for the hurricane and tomorrow (Friday) will prove to be most interesting to see what Ivan is up to.

An excerpt from the latest US nat'l hurricane center's report ...


AT 11 PM AST...0300Z...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IVAN WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 15.5 NORTH...LONGITUDE 73.3 WEST OR ABOUT 290 MILES... 465 KM...SOUTHEAST OF KINGSTON JAMAICA.

IVAN IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 13 MPH...20 KM/HR... AND THIS GENERAL MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS. ON THIS TRACK THE HURRICANE WILL BE NEARING JAMAICA ON FRIDAY.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 150 MPH...240 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS. THIS MAKES IVAN AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON HURRICANE SCALE. SOME FLUCTUATIONS IN INTENSITY ARE LIKELY DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS...AND IVAN COULD REGAIN CATEGORY 5 STATUS AS IT APPROACHES JAMAICA.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 50 MILES... 85 KM... FROM THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 175 MILES...280 KM.

[Cocoa]

Let us continue to pray for our JamDung and hope that all will be fine with each and every one of our families, our fellow Ja'cans and our land.

Pray.

[Chris]

The latest update at this time:


AT 8 AM AST...1200Z...THE EYE OF HURRICANE IVAN WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 16.3 NORTH...LONGITUDE 74.7 WEST OR ABOUT 165 MILES... 270 KM...SOUTHEAST OF KINGSTON JAMAICA.

IVAN IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 13 MPH...20 KM/HR. THIS MOTION IS EXPECTED TO BRING THE CENTER OF IVAN TO NEAR JAMAICA TONIGHT.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS REMAIN NEAR 145 MPH...230 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS. STRONGER WINDS...ESPECIALLY IN GUSTS...ARE LIKELY OVER ELEVATED TERRAIN. SOME FLUCTUATIONS IN INTENSITY ARE LIKELY AND IVAN COULD BECOME EVEN STRONGER AS IT NEARS JAMAICA.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 50 MILES... 85 KM... FROM THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 175 MILES...280 KM.

[Drew]

so we are going to get it head on.

[Chris]

so we are going to get it head on.I'm still praying that it will skirt is along the south. Either way there will be plenty of wind and rain, it's just that if it passes us along the south then we'll be spared the most intense area which is in the eye.

[Drew]

well, its all in God's hands now.

[Cocoa]

I am worried sick ...pray is all I have really. :(

[Drew]

thats good enough cocoa. its more than good enough.

[AngelsKiss]

I just listened to Power 106 and at 1pm your time it was 85 miles away.

[Chris]

Yeah AngelsKiss, here's the latest ...


AT 2 PM EDT...1800Z...THE EYE OF HURRICANE IVAN WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 16.8 NORTH...LONGITUDE 75.8 WEST OR ABOUT 85 MILES... 140 KM...SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF KINGSTON JAMAICA.

IVAN IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 12 MPH...19 KM/HR. THIS MOTION IS EXPECTED TO BRING THE CORE OF IVAN TO NEAR JAMAICA TONIGHT OR EARLY SATURDAY.

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 145 MPH...230 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER GUSTS. STRONGER WINDS...ESPECIALLY IN GUSTS...ARE LIKELY OVER ELEVATED TERRAIN. SOME FLUCTUATIONS IN INTENSITY ARE LIKELY DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS.

HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 60 MILES...95 KM... FROM THE CENTER...AND TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 175 MILES...280 KM.
The winds are picking up now with more intense rain. To think that the real meat hasn't arrived as yet :(

[AngelsKiss]

Thanks Chris. Its scary hearing about what is happening already and the hurricane is not even there yet, but you know, I trust in the Lord and so I am truly not worried. Whatever happens can only be a part of his divine plan.

Still praying for you guys and your family that you may come thru it safe. God Bless!

[AngelsKiss]

Here is some info I took from the Gleaner website. Its for those of us living out side the USA who can help:

How can you help Jamaica now?

The Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) has established a 'Recovery Fund' to help aid Jamaica's recovery after Hurricane Ivan.

Under the fund Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica can send contributions to help rebuild Jamaica via JNBS outlets for free.

For no fee you can send your remittances to account number 10272794. Contributors can use any of our JN Money Transfer Outlets in Canada, the United States of America and the United Kingdom. Remember, there will be no charge for these transactions.

JNBS is also going to assist those who are sending funds to their relatives or friends during this difficult time. How you may ask? By reducing the transaction fee until Saturday 9th October 2004.

JNBS will be reducing its fees for sums of US$1-US$300, which are sent during this period.

For example, remittances within the band mentioned, sent during the 30-day period, will be reduced from US$10 to US$7. The same trend will be for Canada and the UK (please check the outlets for the exact rates).

Funds raised will be turned over to the Government on a date soon to be announced date.

[AngelsKiss]

I just thought I would try to give an up date for our international family.

It's 11:05 pm here in Canada, we are 1 hour a head of Jamaica. I am currently listening to Power 106 online. The news is that there are quiet a few road blocks from fallen trees. A road in St. Thomas is impassable from the sea over taking the roads. Several Places have been flooded has well.

The electricity has been turned off and the govt has declared a public emergency. The thieves are out looting already.

The sea is on the road in Anotto Bay.

[deakie]

i spoke to ppl in montego bay at about 5:45 am this morning and the wind was howling bad.....they do have communications via phone but bear in mind that power was switched off to prevent electrocution....

the eye has moved along the south of the island and most of the damage will be evident down there i expect. though the whole island is literally covered with the force of the winds.....they have another 4 or 5 hours to go and by midday their time should be seeing the remnants with rain and strong breezes as ivan continues west.

i'm saving the sat images to make a small animation for the j'can crew to see when they get power back.

anyone having use of standby electric generators may be able to get thru on their isp considering comms are still active.....we'll see......

them looters better watch it as they may get shot....police bad a yaad inuh.....

[deakie]

darn it...the eye looks as though its curving for negril and westmoreland...... :icon_eek:

[AngelsKiss]

It's now 7:40 am in Jamaica and the eye has pass by Jamaica. As Jamaicans everywhere we need to get on our knees and give God thanks for answering our prayers.

I am on the phone now with Jamaica just now and most of my family an friends seem to be ok just now. I am hoping that our board family and their families are all ok.

[Chris]

I'm just popping in for a sec to update. I'm using a notebook with dial-up and want to conserve the battery as long as possible since we're not sure when we'll get back electicity.

Folks, we need to give God thanks for literally curving the eye around the island. At the last minute when it was 35 miles south of Kingston it miraculously started taking a westerly direction thus skirting us along the south coast instead of running across the island as previously forecasted.

Last night was ROUGH!! Wind and rain in pitch black is not a nice combo. The wind was and still is howling. As a matter of fact, thank God for daylight, but the wind and the rain is coming down even harder. Many trees are down where I am and thank God again no neighbours' roofs are seriously damaged. I'm hearing reports via radio that some lives have been lost, roofs damaged, flooding, and looting. More details in time I guess.

If Ivan had passed over the island we were looking at certain wipe-out, no questions.

Let's thank God again :eusa_pray

[AngelsKiss]

Heya Chris, thanks for taking the time to update us. I am glad to hear that you are ok.

We will continue to give thanks to God for his love endureth forever and lets say a prayer for Cayman and Cuba, any other countries in the path of Ivan that they too may be spared a direct hit.

[Pondadat]

Thank him each and everyday when you have good times and bad. But be also grateful for your life being spared. Because these Hurricane will destroy everything in thier path. We dont know the reason why, but his will has to be done. Glad to hear that it passed by Jamaica, and I hope it just looses more strength and just diminishes. God Bless Everyone.

[Cocoa]

I called my family and they said the same thing. High winds, trees blown down but not significant damage. Thank God that all is well.

[deakie]

every day is a sabbath.....

[AngelsKiss]

I just heard from a friend in Cayman Island. Things have started deteriorating there and the govt has place the counry under a state of emergency. Their electricity keeps going off and on.

Ivan is back at a Cat 5 and is heading for CI. Guys pls I ask you to pray for CI and Cuba that they may be spared the same way Jamaica was, thanks. :eusa_pray

Accu Weather:

At 4:45 p.m. EDT Saturday, aircraft reconnaissance found flight level winds of 185 mph and a central pressure of 913 millibars in Hurricane Ivan. This means that Ivan is the strongest that it has been, and has regained Category 5 status. Estimated winds at the surface are now 165 mph, and gusts in the storm are about 200 mph. As of 5:00 p. m., the storm was centered at 18.2 north, 79.3 west, about 124 miles east-southeast of Grand Cayman. Hurricane-strength winds extend up to 60 miles from the center of Ivan; tropical storm-force winds reach up to 175 miles from the center.

[Kitten]

I think everyone is praying for all who are facing these storms. but we cant just focus on it all day like every hour. And be preoccupied all day. You have to take your mind off of it alittle. Just keep everyone in your prayers.

[AngelsKiss]

I am not sure what you are trying to say Kitten. No one is asking that any one focus on it all day every hour and even if someone chooses to do so, its there perogative I think. Plus there are those of us with family and friends all over the Caribbean and we want to know that they are ok!

[Kitten]

wo pump your brakes honey. Im not offending no one here. Im just saying we need to take our minds off of it sometime and to not be preoccupied. Also try not to worry. And just give it God in prayer. Hey I have family also. So why would I say something negative. Hello dear Im new here and like I said Im not trying to offend anybody.

[AngelsKiss]

May be you should take a look at what you write and choose your words carefully. Again you make assumptions here. Did anyone say they are worrying? Lots of ppl are trying to get information about their love ones and since I have access to information I believe I should share it by updating this thread. As for taking our minds off the situation, I choose to do whatever I please you don't have to read what I post.

Like you said you are new here and I would appreciate it if you don't address me as honey!

[AngelsKiss]

For anyone trying to contact there families and relatives in Jamaica, Power 106 is taking calls and emails. You can listen to their program via their website.

Contact Information (Power 106 FM)
Website address: http://www.go-jamaica.com/power/
Queries, programme information and advertising on Power 106 FM.
Telephone: (876) 968-4880-3
Talk Show Lines:(876) 968-4901-3
Fax: (876) 968-9165
E-mail: power106@cwjamaica.com
Address: 6 Bradley Avenue, Kingston 10, Jamaica W.I.

[Pondadat]

May be you should take a look at what you write and choose your words carefully. Again you make assumptions here. Did anyone say they are worrying? Lots of ppl are trying to get information about their love ones and since I have access to information I believe I should share it by updating this thread. As for taking our minds off the situation, I choose to do whatever I please you don't have to read what I post.

Like you said you are new here and I would appreciate it if you don't address me as honey!


Is this necessary :icon_ques :confused:

[Cocoa]

For anyone trying to contact there families and relatives in Jamaica, Power 106 is taking calls and emails. You can listen to their program via their website.

Contact Information (Power 106 FM)
Website address: http://www.go-jamaica.com/power/
Queries, programme information and advertising on Power 106 FM.
Telephone: (876) 968-4880-3
Talk Show Lines:(876) 968-4901-3
Fax: (876) 968-9165
E-mail: power106@cwjamaica.com
Address: 6 Bradley Avenue, Kingston 10, Jamaica W.I.THANK YOU ...very informative...I needed this.
And can we maintain the peace around here on the boards... please. There is enough chaos going on in the world (Caribbean) already.

[deakie]

everyone just chill nuh :icon_mrgr

rain a fall
breeze a blow
chicken ***** deh a do!

my prayers with the caymans and cubans at the mo.....they are getting the worse storm for some time.....

[AngelsKiss]

Accu Weather

Today's Discussion
POSTED: September 12, 2004 8:11 a.m.

As of 8AM EDT, Hurricane Ivan was located near 18.8 North, 81.2 West or about 35 miles south of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Ivan's maximum sustained winds are currently near 155 mph with higher gusts. Ivan is moving to the west-northwest near 9 mph with a minimum central pressure of 919 millibars or 27.14 inches.

Satellite imagery shows Ivan has been moving a bit westerly in the latest images. However, a west-northwesterly component is still expected to continue. As of now, the eye of Ivan is remaining south of Grand Cayman Island keeping the strongest winds offshore. However the northern portion of Ivan is still pounding Grand Cayman with damaging winds and drenching rains. Hurricane force winds extend out 90 miles from the center of Ivan while tropical storm force winds extend out up to 175 miles.

Fluctuations in intensity with Ivan are expected to continue. However, Ivan is expected to remain an extremely dangerous hurricane.

The latest track projections will have the center of Ivan passing south of Grand Cayman with a gradual movement to the west-northwest. This should position Ivan west of Grand Cayman later today. Ivan is then expected to move more northwesterly which would bring the center of the storm near the western end of Cuba or through the Yucatan Channel by Monday evening. Ivan may move west enough to affect parts of the Yucatan peninsula or east enough to affect a larger portion of Cuba. It is important to remember that impacts can be felt miles away from the center of Ivan.

At this time, the latest projection for the center of Ivan has it tracking about 300 miles west of the Florida Keys on Tuesday morning and about 200 miles west of the Florida West Coast. Ivan's center should be about 200 miles west of Tampa at 9 PM Tuesday. Even at this distance, the West Coast of Florida could still see outer bands from Ivan move through bringing tropical downpours and gusty winds at times. Some minor beach erosion or overwash cannot be ruled out along the West Coast beaches of Florida as Ivan moves northward.

At this point, there is still some divergence in the track of Ivan. Ivan could turn more east towards the Florida Big Bend or more west towards the Alabama and Mississippi Gulf Coasts. The most likely spot for a landfall appears to be in the central Florida panhandle on Wednesday evening. Should Ivan stall and move slower or make an erratic wobble the track, timing and ultimate landfall destination of Ivan.

Residents along the entire Gulf Coast along with Florida and Georgia should continue to monitor the track of Ivan. Additionally even residents well inland in the Southeast should continue to watch Ivan's path as even after Ivan makes a landfall a threat for heavy rains and flooding will be in existence.

Elsewhere in the Atlantic there are three tropical waves. One wave is near 32 west, 21 north; a second is near 52 west, 19 north and the third is near 63 west, 22 north. All are moving west west between 10 and 20 mph. At this time no further intensification is expected with these features.

[Pondadat]

everyone just chill nuh :icon_mrgr

rain a fall
breeze a blow
chicken ***** deh a do!

my prayers with the caymans and cubans at the mo.....they are getting the worse storm for some time.....

Everyone is praying of them too. deakie :)

[BlackCryptoKnight]

Hey all. It's good to get back online. Thank God Ivan bent south of the island so the eye and the worst winds missed us. Plenty damage out a road still, but we have survived. There were about 11 reported deaths I think. Plenty roofs came off (not as much as in Gilbert though) and plenty trees were downed. There were landslides and flooding as well.

For the most part, Jamaica has survived, and most people seem to feel that Gilbert was much worse.

I've gotten back power, and I have my telephone services (never lost 'em...big up to Cable and Wireless and Digicel). Water is back but it's muddy. Good thing we caught enough water before the storm. People are back out on the roads clearing up and doing business. C&W sustained heavy damage to their Internet link which runs through Cayman I hear, so many won't have Internet access for a while. I'm using a prepaid Internet account from Infochannel (Netcard). Infochannel uses VSAT (satellite) to connect it's customers to the Internet.

As power is restored and netaccess gets back up, you'll hear from your fellow CarbYardies out here. Thanks for keeping us all in your prayers.

BCK.

[AngelsKiss]

Glad to have you back BCK and that you and you family are all ok. :)

[Cocoa]

WELCOME Back Black. :D

[deakie]

unfortunately, one of those waves is now a tropical storm at 50mph....heading towards puerto rico now having crossed the top of the eastern islands.... :eusa_doh:

[AngelsKiss]

Yep Deakie...Tropical Storm Jeanne. It seems as if none of the Caribbean Islands will go untouched this summer. It makes me wonder if the bad weather trend will continue into winter. for those of us in the north I certainly hope we do not get any serious winter storms, especially after what happened last year with the electricity.

[Chris]

Here I am again, popping in while still recovering from Ivan. It's hard typing by candle light, but at least I'm online. :)

Things are slowly coming around. People are mostly waiting for the electricity to return so that water may also return. According to JPS, they estimate that it will take 3-4 weeks for 90% of Jamaica to get back power. Not a good sign. I know persons who have already gotten back power and more are being added to that list so there's hope :)

I'm not sure when the schools will re-open because the concern is that there is no water in many schools. UWI has closed until further notice until water returns.

Well I'm off again .... looks like I'll have to drive around tomorrow again to get my notebook battery recharged.

[Cocoa]

Well I'm off again .... looks like I'll have to drive around tomorrow again to get my notebook battery recharged.
It's a ting eeh just to get a battery recharged. But I am happy to hear from you and all the recovering Jamaicans who got hit by Ivan.

Make sure that you keep the candle wax away from the key board It might just drip on it.
.;)

[Drew]

well, its all over for me. safe and sound, thanks big guy :eusa_pray . that was my first hurricane, and i don't want a second :icon_eek: . got back light last night, still without water, but at least I can log on and type these posts, right. :icon_mrgr

[Drew]

along with what chris said, another reason schools aren't reopening is due to the fact that alot of compounds have received a bit of damage and school buildings are still being used for homeless shelters.

[Greatis]

well hmmm I ain't got no water and light yet. I live 11 miles out of montego bay in a rural setting so mi not going to get any light/water for now. :icon_cry:

Guess I will have to go Jam at Drew's house. :eusa_shif

[Drew]

yea man, anytime greatis. :eusa_liar

just mek sure you bring nuff water:icon_mrgr . honestly, i just came back from my priests house, he seems to be the only one with clean water. had to travel with 3 big buckets and about 4 pepsi bottles so i have little water in my yard.

[AngelsKiss]

yea man, anytime greatis. :eusa_liar

just mek sure you bring nuff water:icon_mrgr . honestly, i just came back from my priests house, he seems to be the only one with clean water. had to travel with 3 big buckets and about 4 pepsi bottles so i have little water in my yard.

Drew...I am curious what is the name of your priest? If you rather not put it here, PM me.

[Drew]

tell me why your curious first. :eusa_thin

[AngelsKiss]

tell me why your curious first. :eusa_thin

I am Catholic and use to have an idea of who most of the priest in Jamaica, but I think may be lots of them are new.

[Drew]

ok. rev padre patrick cunningham(childhood to sometimes priest)
canon ernle gordon (current priest/uncle)

they both have been in the biz along time.

[AngelsKiss]

ok. rev padre patrick cunningham(childhood to sometimes priest)
canon ernle gordon (current priest/uncle)

they both have been in the biz along time.

Thanks. I don't know these names.

[Cocoa]

I viewed some very very sad pictures of the whole Caribbean, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Grenada, Bahamas, Cayman Islands and so on where the Hurricane has destroyed property adn killed lives; flooding and serious erosion. I am truly saddened and my heart is crackled by all this.

I wanted to say that and also say, what is being done in the rebuilding process of the whole Islands? How can they work hard and put all their efforts into buidling a 'home' or a place they call home only to see it being totally destroyed to ground zero? :icon_cry:

What is Caricom doing? I really don't know, but what I do know is my deepest condolensces and prayers goes out....and I am truly weakened as a woman to see the condition of the Caribbean now. Truly sad. :icon_cry:

[BlackCryptoKnight]

I didn't see no where else to post this because it on not just one Island but the whole Caribbean it self.

I viewed some very very sad pictures of the whole Caribbean, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Grenada, Bahamas, Cayman Islands and so on where the Hurricane has destroyed property adn killed lives; flooding and serious erosion. I am truly saddened and my heart is crackled by all this.

I wanted to say that and also say, what is being done in the rebuilding process of the whole Islands? How can they work hard and put all their efforts into buidling a 'home' or a place they call home only to see it being totally destroyed to ground zero? :icon_cry:

What is Caricom doing? I really don't know, but what I do know is my deepest condolensces and prayers goes out....and I am truly weakened as a woman to see the condition of the Caribbean now. Truly sad. :icon_cry:

Cheer up JCB. You know we Caribbean people are resillient. We'll bounce back and do well. Caricom has been meeting to discuss relief efforts and such. I know the PM of Trinidad was here in Jamaica right after Ivan hit, discussing how they can help us out. Things are being done and overseas aid is coming in.

[Cocoa]

But what about the rest of them like Haiti, they got it bad you know they news here was terrible. I feel like I have to do something cause other people are suffering and I am here blessed and not helping. :(

[Cocoa]

Today I heard on the radio that they are going to send US$60,000 to Haiti to help out. $60,000??? What can that do considering the conditions that they are in now?

My heart goes out to them all. :(

[Chris]

Not sure if you guys have seen these pics of Ivan's damage in Cayman...

http://www.marek.qc.ca/cayman_ivan/photos.asp
http://blueoceanart.com/ivan/

[RobyG]

Great links Chris, eye opening.

[Cocoa]

Tis was informative Chris. I still cannot get over Haiti though.

[Chris]

The entrepreneurial spirit lives in Jamaica .... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v405/juggler111/images/PostIvanCellPhone.jpg
Yup, the sign says "get your phones charged $50" ;)

[Cocoa]

This is serious hussling man....dem no easy at all. That is what I call "mek a money on the side". :D original pic that , plus I can see my sister (I think), hussling herself. Small world.

[Greatis]

hehe boy ingenious aren't we? hehe