Long Island - as often is the case, there were some alarmist reports about Long Island, which had us worried. However, my husband Erskine, who's from Mangrove Bush, was just able to speak to Chief Councillor Knowles on Long Island, who said there's only some water damage in low lying areas. Stella Maris Resort is okay and so is Cape Santa Maria.

Mangrove Bush School is due to reopen this week.

You might be interested in the hurricane discussion at the following link:-

http://www.bahamaswriter.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=671&whichpage=2

Hi all,
I am glad to hear of the small loss of life from H. Frances. I do not mean to belittle those who did lose thier lives, my prayers are with their families. Am also in prayer that Ivan will turn far away from land and die at sea.
Has anyone heard how Gerace Research Center made it through the hurricane? I have fears that the water tower may have come down and if so it could have caused major damage. I know several people who work there by name and many more by face. I would appreciate any info on the center.
Again, my prayers are with you! Bahamians are some of the world's most friendly people. Best wishes!
Bill

Found this at briland.com, posted by an expat U.S. homeowner on Harbour Island:

"If I could,, I would trade Rush Limbaugh for Mr. Miller any day of the week. He gave the best report along with Mr. Dean and other reporters of ANY in the United States,, all we got were reporters standing outside in heavy winds showing torn apart buildings with no information of hurricanes, and no critical information that people could use. Mr. Miller should be given an award for his reporting, not criticized. We even had one reporter who when talking about "looting", said it was "to be expected"..Kudos to Mr. Miller for taking it seriously and yet being able to maintain a sense of humor, along with Mr. Dean and other reporters. People need to know the seriousness of these storms,,The problem with most "news" these days is that it seems to be more "entertainment" than information."

8 September 2004
Press Release of the Ministry of Finance

The Government of the Bahamas in conjunction with the Royal Bank of Canada has reactivated its Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund. Sen. The Hon. James Smith, the Minister of State for Finance and Mr. Ross McDonald are co-chairs of this initiative.

The fund is to assist with the emergency relief efforts following disasters. The proceeds from the fund would be used for the following purposes:

Emergency relief ** acquisition and delivery of water, food, and emergency supplies **;
Repair and construction efforts ** purchase of building and construction materials for distribution to uninsured private home owners experiencing serious damage to the dwellings **; and

The purchase or rental of equipment not readily available in Government Ministries and Departments but required in the restoration and reconstruction process.

No public infrastructure or capital works would be repaired or reinstated by the resources of the fund.

The general public, private businesses, private trusts or other entities wishing to contribute funds can make deposits at any commercial bank in the Bahamas to the Bahamas Disaster Relief Fund. For entities outside of the Bahamas, the wiring instructions are as follows:

J.P. Morgan Chase, New York
No. 4 Chase Metrotech Centre, 7th Floor
Brooklyn NY 11245
ABA 021000021
For credit Account 001-1-188448
Royal Bank of Canada – Nassau, Bahamas
For further credit to Account No. 05625 12801013 into Bahamas Disaster Relief & Recovery Fund

For more information, e-mail bking@bahamas.com or gjohnson@bahamas.com

I have yet to hear from my friends in Freeport or West End. I know there is an emergency number where I can call for information. Can someone please give me the number?

Hi,
Any more info on the conditions of San Salvador? I still have not been able to contact Gerace Research Center to find out anything. Any news would be appreciated.
Billy

have you checked the website, geraceresearchcenter.com?

Hi,
Any more info on the conditions of San Salvador? I still have not been able to contact Gerace Research Center to find out anything. Any news would be appreciated.
Billy


Try NEMA (our National Hurricane Emergency Association) - 322-3220

Hi,
No information on impact of Frances at the Gerace Research Center website. I have tried to email them, no reply. Have only been able to get information on San Salvador from this website. I have even tried contacting the weather channel. Any information would be appreciated.
Billy

I have yet to hear from my friends in Freeport or West End. I know there is an emergency number where I can call for information. Can someone please give me the number?



Try NEMA (our National Hurricane Emergency Association) - 322-3220

hey, billy -- sorry that you're having trouble accessing the site, but there is in fact the latest news and photos of the impact that frances had on the grc, right at the site:

http://geraceresearchcenter.com/frances.htm

hope this helps

Deepest condolences to the families of the two people who lost their lives in the Bahamas during Hurricane Frances.

Hi guys just got back online. All is well with me and mine. Guess what now they talking about Jeanne. She better go look for Ivan cuz she is not welcome here.

Love

Mel

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