Government of Dominica disaster updates

[Aviator of the Seas]

Official Government Updates:

 

http://dominica.gov.dm/tropical-storm-erika/updates

 

Relief and Restoration Contribution Information:

 

http://dominica.gov.dm/notices/460-relief-and-restoration-contributions-in-the-wake-of-tropical-storm-erika

[TLCOhio]

Official Government Updates:

http://dominica.gov.dm/tropical-storm-erika/updates

Relief and Restoration Contribution Information:

http://dominica.gov.dm/notices/460-relief-and-restoration-contributions-in-the-wake-of-tropical-storm-erika

 

Appreciate your posting of these links. This is a sad situation, but the specifics in these links do indicate that their government is getting some sense of the challenges and needs.

 

THANKS! Terry in Ohio

 

From our Jan. 25-Feb. 20, 2015, Amazon River-Caribbean combo sailing over 26 days that started in Barbados, here is the link below to that live/blog. Lots of great visuals from this amazing Brazil river and these various Caribbean Islands (Dutch ABC's, St. Barts, Dominica, Grenada, etc.) that we experienced. Check it out at:

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2157696

Now at 27,842 views for these postings.

[Aviator of the Seas]

You are welcome.

[luvscruising2007]

http://www.ifrc.org/en/news-and-media/news-stories/americas/dominica/relief-efforts-by-the-dominica-red-cross-society-underway-69355/

 

Such devestation. This article seemed more recent than anything else.

[TLCOhio]

http://www.ifrc.org/en/news-and-media/news-stories/americas/dominica/relief-efforts-by-the-dominica-red-cross-society-underway-69355/

Such devestation. This article seemed more recent than anything else.

 

Appreciate, Jane, this posting. Will do some searching to see if there are any other media articles to update on these challenges there. Sadly, this has been both a bad situation and there has been little media attention on the suffering there.

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

From our Jan. 25-Feb. 20, 2015, Amazon River-Caribbean combo sailing over 26 days that started in Barbados, here is the link below to that live/blog. Lots of great visuals from this amazing Brazil river and these various Caribbean Islands (Dutch ABC's, St. Barts, Dominica, Grenada, etc.) that we experienced. Check it out at:

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2157696

Now at 28,564 views for these postings.

[TLCOhio]

From several news sources in the past few days, here are some more updates. From examiner.com yesterday afternoon, they have this headline: "Dominica faces half a billion dollars in infrastructure damage, airport to open".

 

Here are some of their story highlights: "Clean up alone could cost 12 million dollars as the government of Dominica continues to assess the impact of Tropical Storm Erika. The Prime Minister says that 35 people are still missing and officials say the death toll is expected to climb to 35. In an e-mail sent to Examiner.com Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s tourism officials detailed the status of the country 12 days after the storm. Most of the country's natural attractions such as Trafalgar Falls, Mero Beach, Cabarets National Park, and Spanny Falls, were largely unaffected. Roads are now passable but there are many temporary bypasses. Water has been restored to 70% of the island. Electricity and cell phone sites are over 90% operational. 72 of the 94 hotel and resort properties are operational through many are shut down for repairs during their annual September/October closures. All sea ports are functioning though the first cruise ship scheduled for a port of call does not arrive till October. Heavy emphasis is being placed on opening the Douglas-Charles Airport Portions of the runway were damaged and the terminal building was swamped with mud and debris."

 

From Travel Weekly, they have this headline: "Most Dominica attractions are open but main airport remans closed" with these highlights: "The ferry terminal, Roseau Cruise Ship Berth and the Woodbridge Bay Port were unaffected by Erika, Piper said. Sites and attractions unaffected by the storm include Emerald Pool, Trafalgar Falls, Jako Falls, Mero Beach, Cabrits National Park, Indian River, Kalinago Barana Aute, Botanical Gardens, Concord River pool area, Bois Colette Estate and Soufriere Scenic Tour. Minor repairs to Spanny Falls will be completed before the first cruise ship docks in Dominica in October."

 

Both of these sources are based mostly on info from the government and/or tourism officials. Maybe the October, November and December cruise stops can happen. Good luck to people living there and hopefully those visitors can enjoy the same beauty and charm that we loved there in February 2015.

 

Full stories at:

http://www.examiner.com/article/dominica-faces-half-a-billion-dollars-infrastructure-damage-airport-to-open

http://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/Most-Dominica-attractions-are-open-but-main-airport-remans-closed

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

For details and visuals, etc., from our July 1-16, 2010, Norway Coast/Fjords/Arctic Circle cruise experience from Copenhagen on the Silver Cloud, check out this posting. This posting is now at 185,623 views.

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1227923

[muskatnuss]

Thank you Terry for your Updates. One question though. These sites were uneffected by the storm, but how are the roads to get there?? When the cruise ships arrive, how will the tourists be brought to These Areas? Any Information?

[belkin]

Thank you Terry for your Updates. One question though. These sites were uneffected by the storm, but how are the roads to get there?? When the cruise ships arrive, how will the tourists be brought to These Areas? Any Information?

 

I am wondering the same thing. Just hoping that once October gets here some of the cruisers will post their experiences.

[TLCOhio]

Thank you Terry for your Updates. One question though. These sites were uneffected by the storm, but how are the roads to get there?? When the cruise ships arrive, how will the tourists be brought to These Areas? Any Information?

 

belkin: I am wondering the same thing. Just hoping that once October gets here some of the cruisers will post their experiences.

 

Appreciate these excellent questions' date=' comments and follow-ups. YES, the challenge is that the media items I have seen and shared are just [b']based on what the government and/or tourism people have shared[/b] and put out. There seems to have been virtually no on-site and/or originally reporting by the independent news media reporters. Given the logistical challenges to get there under current conditions, that is partly understandable. It all adds to the questions. Will share more as I see added news/media items.

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

Enjoyed a 14-day, Jan. 20-Feb. 3, 2014, Sydney to Auckland adventure, getting a big sampling for the wonders of "down under” before and after this cruise. Go to:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1974139

for more info and many pictures of these amazing sights in this great part of the world. Now at 119,497 views for this posting.

[muskatnuss]

Looking Forward to hear from you! Thank you!!1