I;m worried for their safety and all the people on Jamaica.
Can anyone on the island give me any up to the minute news it will be much appreciated
2007-08-19 09:50:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Jamaica
Sorry I have not got an update. I am waiting to hear about some pals. I hope that they r all going to be ok. Jamaicans do have a lot of experience of hurricanes though.
2007-08-19 10:07:33 · answer #1 · answered by shafter 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Curfew As 'Monster' Dean Hits Jamaica
Updated: 21:22, Sunday August 19, 2007
Hurricane Dean has hit Jamaica. The Caribbean island has declared a curfew and cut off power supplies
Troops are preventing looting as holidaymakers take refuge from the Category 4 storm which has already claimed at least eight lives in the region.
It is packing winds of 150 mph and bringing up to 20 inches of rain.
Disaster co-ordinator Krechet Greaves told Sky News: "We're well aware that we have a monster to prepare for.
"We're preparing for severe damage and mobilising all resources." i got that for u off sky news 10 seconds ago.dont worry they should be ok ;O)
2007-08-19 10:01:28 · answer #2 · answered by Bluebudgie21 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way we and friends were able to leave yesterday was thru help of family back home to coordinate flights. We were also told that Thursday would be the earliest we could fly out. The airlines were terrible with giving out any non-automated numbers. So we were on hold, on overcrowded hotel lines, that were dropping calls, or cell phones where the signals were being lost. As soon as they do get a hold of you, offer to make arrangements for them and get back to them, if they too, have dificulties dealing with the airlines.
2007-08-19 15:36:58 · answer #3 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not on the island, but I can tell you that you should remain calm and keep informed. I encourage you to tell your daughter and her kids to register with the U.S. Embassy in Kingston or the U.S. Consulate in Montego Bay, if they are able to do so.
The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy is located at 142 Old Hope Road in the Liguanea area of Kingston, tel. (876) 702-6000 . Office hours are 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with window services available Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., except local and U.S. holidays. For emergencies after hours, on weekends, and holidays, U.S. citizens are requested to call the U.S. Embassy duty officer through the main switchboard at (876) 702-6000 .
The Consular Agency in Montego Bay is located at St. James Place, 2nd Floor, Gloucester Avenue, tel. (876) 952-0160. Office hours are Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30.
2007-08-19 15:08:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tourist hotels in Jamaica deal with hurricanes in a very professional way. They all have hurricane plans. Guests won't be left to fend for themselves, even if they were due to leave. They will be safe and cared for.
2007-08-20 04:45:39 · answer #5 · answered by christnp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had phone conversation at noon JA time and can't get through now. Jamaicans know how to handle these situations. Strong people, strong faith...everything will be OK. Jah Guide.
2007-08-19 11:58:51 · answer #6 · answered by MO 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All tourists have been moved inland and put in a secure building. Jamaica has had plenty of warning and has prepared well, don't worry.
2007-08-19 10:08:16 · answer #7 · answered by happyjumpyfrog 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Looks as though MoBay was largely spared, that goes for Ochos too.
2007-08-20 00:13:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you have heard from them by know. Hope they got a flight home already.
2007-08-22 20:43:26 · answer #9 · answered by Its Very Hot In Jamaica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry! I'm sure they'll be fine. As long as they are in a secure building and stay there they'll be fine.
2007-08-19 10:05:49 · answer #10 · answered by Alice 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋