NEMA releases latest damage information

Wed, Aug 24th 2011, 11:07 PM

 In an effort to keep all residents informed about current situations in all the islands NEMA has compiled the following information

Mayagauna

The administrator that approximately 40 houses have received level 2 damages, inclusive of the Community of Betsy Bay, Pirate Wells and Abraham's Bay.

Concerns were also expressed to the Asst. Commissioner of Police John Ferguson in reference to 3 persons detained at Police Station

NEMA received reports that the church roof has been damaged.

The island has been without power since yesterday.
 
Crooked Island

The school in Colonel Hill has lost its roof and have also lost two classroom blocks. 
St. John's Baptist Church has also lost its roof.

Some of the buildings on the island have also lost roofs.

The iisland is still experiencing winds around 120mph.

 
Acklins

In Lovely Bay around 90% of the settlement is reportedly gone, damaged due to Irene.

House roofs and several homes have been blown away.

Power lines and trees are down and on the road.

The shelters population has increased.

Still experiencing winds in excess of 90-110mph winds.
 

Long Island

A number of homes and St. Paul's Anglican Church received roof damages 
The island is experiencing winds at 70mph

Administrator Mr. Jordan Ritchie reported that the main concern is the flooding in Clarence Town.

 
Exuma

Administrator Ferguson reported that the weather has been deteriorating and winds are now up to about 50 knts.

Water levels at Victoria Pond are rising

 
Eleuthera

Central Eleuthera experiencing gale force winds

BEC having difficulties with emergency generator

Following shelters are all open:  Rock Sound, Church Of God, Green Castle School, Whymms Bight Primary, Deep Creek Middle School, and Bannerman Town Library

Weather is deteriorating, persons in low-lying areas were asked to move to the various shelters or seek higher ground

 
New Providence

For the efficient use of shelters, persons planning to go to Epiphany Anglican Church, Prince Charles Drive, Church of God of Prophecy, Augusta and Patton Street, St.  John's Baptist  Cathedral, Meeting Street and Worker's House are being redirected to St. Barnabas Anglican  Church, Hillview Seventh Day Adventist Church, Tonique William Darling Highway, the  Salvation Army Centre on Meadow Street
Disabled persons are being directed to the New Providence Community Church, Blake Road.

All other shelters (22 in total) are open
 
South Abaco

The shelter in Sandy Point is open

Shelters are now open on the islands of Cat Island, Exuma and cays.

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