Hurricane Dean

[Forever Young 1]

Hi Yardies and others in the Caribbean effected by Hurricane Dean,

We have almost 24 hours before it hits Jamaica as a possible Hurricane 4 or 5! Any last minute suggestions you'd like to share with or fiance(e)'s back home, let's put them here.

Although, I'm sure all the cell towers will be out for a while after Dean passes. I told Ken to store up on digicel phonecards, because I'm sure that is gonna be the first thing to go after service is restored.

I can't stop watching the Weather Channel...I know I need to!

Anyway, let's never forget the power of prayer!

Holla Back,

Gill

[clairern 0]

Hi Yardies and others in the Caribbean effected by Hurricane Dean,

We have almost 24 hours before it hits Jamaica as a possible Hurricane 4 or 5! Any last minute suggestions you'd like to share with or fiance(e)'s back home, let's put them here.

Although, I'm sure all the cell towers will be out for a while after Dean passes. I told Ken to store up on digicel phonecards, because I'm sure that is gonna be the first thing to go after service is restored.

I can't stop watching the Weather Channel...I know I need to!

Anyway, let's never forget the power of prayer!

Holla Back,

Gill

Morning Gill

Just tell your SO to be safe and to make sensible decisions. Jamaicans on a whole are stubborn and will tgry to ride out the storm. I spoke with my niece last night and asked her what preparations she made. She has done nothing. Did not buy any food/water or milk. Michael is at work until 5pm today and he does not like to be outside when it rains. I just begged them to be careful and be safe.

I keep watching the news and they say by the time it gets to JA tomorrow it will be a Cat 5. May God help us.

Your VJ sis

Claire

[mybackpages 0]

I hope you and your loved ones remain safe. I hope everyone is spared serious damage. I hope there is a quick recovery so they you are not left worrying too long.

[Ladylethal 12]

I am here in Puerto Rico and although Dean missed us it's VERY windy today. We're still under Tropical Storm Watch so I wouldn't be surprised if we lose light as well, since it goes off very often here in any tiny little rain.

Hope everyone is safe for the places where Dean will strike.

[MandR 0]

To any and all in Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Yucatan and where ever Mean old Dean goes after that.... take the necessary precautions for a Major Cat 4-5 Hurricane. Cover those windows with shutters, secure the doors, get extra food, water, lanterns, batteries, portable radio or tv, get gas for the car. Locate a safe room in your house (inside bathroom or closet) and get it ready to ride the worst part of the storm out inside there.

I've been through a Cat 2 Hurricane (Wilma) so know the drill so well.

My prayers go out to all and be safe

Great web sights for hurricane preparations......

www.local10.com

www.floridadisaster.org

Edited August 18, 2007 by MandR

[Jamaica to CT 0]

I can't stop watching the Weather Channel...I know I need to!

me too. I can't seem to help it though.

[Peggy 1]

Stay safe

[Suitelady79 0]

Have any of you been able to get in touch with your loved ones thus far? I'm thanking God that the hurricane basically missed my husband's area of the Dominican Republic other than some heavy rains and stuff --and I'm praying for those that have people in Jamaica.

I hope all is well under the circumstances.

[Jamaica to CT 0]

Have any of you been able to get in touch with your loved ones thus far? I'm thanking God that the hurricane basically missed my husband's area of the Dominican Republic other than some heavy rains and stuff --and I'm praying for those that have people in Jamaica.

I hope all is well under the circumstances.

So far everyone that I know in Jamaica is ok. I'm glad your husbands area was spared too.

Edited August 20, 2007 by Jamaica to CT

[JA Tam 7]

My husband and father are okay, We are trying to get through to my grandparents in Hanover, but no luck so far. My father will go down there this afternoon if he doesn't hear anything soon.

From the Gleaner's website here is a status report: http://www.go-jamaica.com/news/breaking/re...icle.php?id=115

[Dwarf_Ogress 0]

I can't get ahold of Marlon or his sister but I am sure that they are ok!

[*JG* 2]

My MIL, BIL, SILs, nieces, nephews, and friends are all accounted for. Most are not home, so property damage is still unknown at this point. Thanking God today.

Edited August 20, 2007 by Jomo's girl

[bora bora 1]

I hope it's true that Jamaica is ok because Dean went off track a bit.

[Forever Young 1]

Hi Yardies and others in the Caribbean effected by Hurricane Dean,

We have almost 24 hours before it hits Jamaica as a possible Hurricane 4 or 5! Any last minute suggestions you'd like to share with or fiance(e)'s back home, let's put them here.

Although, I'm sure all the cell towers will be out for a while after Dean passes. I told Ken to store up on digicel phonecards, because I'm sure that is gonna be the first thing to go after service is restored.

I can't stop watching the Weather Channel...I know I need to!

Anyway, let's never forget the power of prayer!

Holla Back,

Gill

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8/22/07- You guys are awesome...thanks so much for sharing your thoughts about Dean! My fiance made it through safely. JPS turned on his power yesterday and everything is pretty much back to normal. My family in Southern JA. said they had a couple of down trees and flooding, but nothing serious..THANK GOD!!! I hope everyone else in Dean's path made it through alright!

Edited August 22, 2007 by Deyoungting

[JA Tam 7]

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8/22/07- You guys are awesome...thanks so much for sharing your thoughts about Dean! My fiance made it through safely. JPS turned on his power yesterday and everything is pretty much back to normal. My family in Southern JA. said they had a couple of down trees and flooding, but nothing serious..THANK GOD!!! I hope everyone else in Dean's path made it through alright!

Happy to know that all is well with your fiance.