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Hurricane Maria - Puerto Rico without power and cleanup underway
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MaulerX
Member
Not for nothing but as bad as this is, I very much doubt that.
Here's a headline from CNN:
http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/20/americas/hurricane-maria-caribbean-islands/index.html
I very much doubt Puerto Rico was "Crippled" as those other islands and some of what's been coming out honestly doesn't resemble what we've seen from those other places.
Family is starting to check in and so far they're fine. Some of their neighbors lost roofs. We tried to make a call to Isabella, but the line is totally unresponsive. Luckily someone else was able to check in there and they're fine too. Naturally they're all without power. Many of them are used to not having AC, but the perishable foods are going to be gone in short order. Hope the restaurants that can open up quickly.
I hope PR GAF made it through as best they could. Crazy powerful storm.
I hope PR GAF made it through as best they could. Crazy powerful storm.
Just heard from my mom who heard from our family there. My aunts house took some damage but is mostly fine, but my cousins house is completely gone. Literally blown out by the wind. I cant even imagine. They are low on water and food but apparently tomorrow theyll get some help.
Cant even imagine.
Cant even imagine.
Vestal
Gold Member
We have heard nothing from ponce. Only info I have is that it got hit hard and a picture of Las Delicias which is horrible. heard that la guancha is not there anymore.(wifes family is from Ponce, all 20+ of them) Just to clarify, no contact with anyone from Ponce, but 2nd hand reports of the damages and that picture of Las Delicias.
I've been contacting family that is the US but no one has any updates. My grandmas house is closer to Parque de las Bombas than the coast and is two stories, but I'm hoping that she went to my uncles place in Juana Dias since he lives pretty high up a hill.
I just saw the news about la Guancha. I love that place, I just ran across some pictures from the last time we were there.
Vestal
Gold Member
I've been contacting family that is the US but no one has any updates. My grandmas house is closer to Parque de las Bombas than the coast and is two stories, but I'm hoping that she went to my uncles place in Juana Dias since he lives pretty high up a hill.
I just saw the news about la Guancha. I love that place, I just ran across some pictures from the last time we were there.
I hope your Gma is ok ...
I wish I was down there. I might have lived in Florida for the last 6 years, but I bleed boricua blood, and I weep for my Boriquen and its children tonight.
Hoping that I wake up tomorrow to some messages or something. Some kind of confirmation.
Damn damn damn...
Miggytronz
Member
Still no word on my family in Sabana Grande. I saw my mom this afternoon and all she could do was hug me and cry for 30min. Her sisters are all there. My cousins. Their kids. My dads side of his family. Its so hard to watch this unfold on what I see as the most beautiful place Ive called home.
That Utuado pic. I know so many neighborhoods that could be.
I've taken almost the same exact picture. Probably the same birds lol. La Guancha was always a big part of Ponce to me. I hope it comes back better than ever.I've been contacting family that is the US but no one has any updates. My grandmas house is closer to Parque de las Bombas than the coast and is two stories, but I'm hoping that she went to my uncles place in Juana Dias since he lives pretty high up a hill.
I just saw the news about la Guancha. I love that place, I just ran across some pictures from the last time we were there.
maabus1999
Member
The rain amounts have been insane for PR. Have eclipsed Harvey and Houston. This is going to be a rough time going forward.
Miggytronz
Member
Hurricane Hotlines numbers for Puerto Rico to call and check on Family and Friends.
202-778-0710
787-777-0940
877-976-2400
Please copy and paste this post. 🇵🇷
202-778-0710
787-777-0940
877-976-2400
Please copy and paste this post. 🇵🇷
InVinoVeritas
Member
Has anyone heard any updates from Aguadilla? My brother-in-law and his girlfriend live there, and the last communication we received was early yesterday morning. I assume all the cell towers are down, but it's been hard to find any info on the west side of the island.
Miggytronz
Member
This is floating around FB.
Youth Crew
Member
This is floating around FB.
English translation?
Sabana Grande: not affected too much by the rains. Still have water but without electricity and can't communicate with the other parts of the island.
Lajas: buildings with damage and flooding, but not severe damage.
San Germán: a lot of flooding but not too much structural damage.
I have some family in San Germán. Second story on their home so hoping the flooding didn't get to them.
Miggytronz
Member
Puerto Rico: aftermath and recovery.
Miggytronz
Member
Curt Schilling with Operation Bullpen is loading up a C-130 with supplies.
Vital Tundra
Member
We haven't heard anything from our family yet, hope their all okay. That goes for everyone else and their families as well.
It's been very hard to establish communications with some. Hoping the flood waters recede quickly and plans are made to get gas stations going. Family in one town is typically more than happy to drive a town over to check on everyone.
Small article on USA Today from someone at a hotel in San Juan.
Small article on USA Today from someone at a hotel in San Juan.
Vyse The Legend
Member
Something about the island not having power for 4-6 months. That shit is fucked.
While we haven't heard from family, I did get word form people who were talking to them just prior to cell signal being lost and they were all ok. So now it's just a waiting game and see what is left when they go back to their homes.
People talking about Ponce being hit really hard.
People talking about Ponce being hit really hard.
perfectchaos007
Member
I still haven't seen any update on casualties. I'm hoping that's a good sign?
AliasGreed
Member
No word yet from my family in Isabela. This is driving me crazy. I haven't been able to focus the last two days at work. I'm glued to Facebook and the news coverage.
At least I know my family in the metro area is safe. (Where there is still cellphone signal).
Edit: To the poster above 23 deaths so far according to online news reports I saw on Facebook.
There's no power on the island all the news agencies are using Facebook live to communicate.
At least I know my family in the metro area is safe. (Where there is still cellphone signal).
Edit: To the poster above 23 deaths so far according to online news reports I saw on Facebook.
There's no power on the island all the news agencies are using Facebook live to communicate.
There are many dead. So far "officially" reported,10 with other reports not specifying numbers or details for cause of death.
Randolph Freelander
Member
I heard TWC mention 13 dead in Puerto Rico this morning, and 15 dead from Dominica.
maabus1999
Member
The majority of the island has no comms and many roads are impassable. It will honestly be a good month or more before that number is nearly finalized.
IggyChooChoo
Member
Has anyone heard how the water system is doing?
AliasGreed
Member
The water system is working for the most part thanks to about 1200 generators the problem will be if its not possible to bring the diesel / or whatever the generators use for power.
Zombegoast
Member
There are pictures in Pr Informa on facebook to see how bad it looks.
A river in Comerio reached 80 feet and the river behind my grandparents house overflows when it rain.
The situation in PR is very bad.
moltonasty
Member
Still no word from any family including my mom in Cabo Rojo. This is getting really stressful, just not knowing if they're OK or not..
Vyse The Legend
Member
My family is from Comerio. Thankfully, they live up a mountain, but I imagine the pueblo was completely submerged.
You've probably seen this, but here are the cities that El Nuevo Dia has been able to communicate with.
https://infogram.com/pueblos-de-los-que-no-conocemos-informacion-1gk92exj56ovm16
moltonasty
Member
Thanks man, appreciate that link. I actually haven't seen this, but I did read that something like 95 % of the island was without wireless cell access. So I'm just staying hopeful that's the only reason I haven't heard from my family yet.
I think El Vocero was reporting that emergency cell towers were going to start going up today for the metro area and some cities in the east. I had a friend that drove yesterday from SJ to Arecibo and it took him 5 and a half hours to get there. He told me it was destruction all over the north cities.
But for now, best is to try to stay calm and wait for news. As fucking hard as it is...
edit: I also read I think on endi, that the west seemed to be the least affected so far from what little information they've received. I'll post source if I can find it.
update via@prinforma:
UPDATES: (from the Governor of PR)
1. From Aguadilla to Humacao no communications.
2. Curfew until Saturday
3. Less than 25% of the island already has water service
4. It is expected to restore communications in 72 hours to almost the entire island
5. Emergency supplies are arriving from FL and NY
6. Gov will fly over the western and mountainous area with the governor of NY and expect to have a report at 3pm. Many mayors have not had official communication.
7. There is gasoline in the country but it is being limited to emergency vehicles and safety personnel only
8. The army is activated
9. There have been 14 Deaths reported.
10. No employer should ask employees to report to their work areas
11. Medical centers will be available to receive patients from all over the island by helicopter
12. Staff and medical equipment are mobilizing from the US
13. The priority is to reestablish the airport and ports
14. There is a structured plan to ensure individual and property security
15. Former Governor Anibal Acevedo Vila joined to offer his help
16. The damage mitigation process is expected not to take more than 48 hours once communications are back with all the mayors.
17. People can now start to request the help of FEMA.
edit 2:
UPDATES: (from the Governor of PR)
1. From Aguadilla to Humacao no communications.
2. Curfew until Saturday
3. Less than 25% of the island already has water service
4. It is expected to restore communications in 72 hours to almost the entire island
5. Emergency supplies are arriving from FL and NY
6. Gov will fly over the western and mountainous area with the governor of NY and expect to have a report at 3pm. Many mayors have not had official communication.
7. There is gasoline in the country but it is being limited to emergency vehicles and safety personnel only
8. The army is activated
9. There have been 14 Deaths reported.
10. No employer should ask employees to report to their work areas
11. Medical centers will be available to receive patients from all over the island by helicopter
12. Staff and medical equipment are mobilizing from the US
13. The priority is to reestablish the airport and ports
14. There is a structured plan to ensure individual and property security
15. Former Governor Anibal Acevedo Vila joined to offer his help
16. The damage mitigation process is expected not to take more than 48 hours once communications are back with all the mayors.
17. People can now start to request the help of FEMA.
edit 2:
Pandora012
Member
When I read the news, I was kinda surprised to see that the NY governor would be going to Puerto Rico. But then I actually thought and remembered that NY has like the second largest population of Puerto Ricans.
Got not phone signal at all in the metro area (which is devastated), but I managed to get WiFi at San Patricio Plaza. Haven't been able to get in contact with almost anyone, so I have been glued to Facebook and I'm happy to see people are ok. Any news on Camuy? I'm super concerned about a friend in Camuy, no contact with her since Wednesday early in the morning.
Be safe PRGAF, and thanks everyone for your concern. We will get back up from this.
Be safe PRGAF, and thanks everyone for your concern. We will get back up from this.
Vestal
Gold Member
Only info I can find about camuy is that while it is not 100% without comms, that the river is still above flood stage. Glad you are ok.