Monday, September 13, 2004

Ivan Damage Report - Grand Cayman

A ham radio operator on Grand Cayman Island in the Caymans has reported to
the National Weather Service that about 25% of the island is still flooded
although the water has receeded and now is only about one foot deep. A local
aircraft has been reported as returning to the island although the airport
is officially closed. About 90% of all structures have damage and about 10%
totally damaged. The HMS Richmond Hill, a British Naval frigate and the
auxiliary vessel Wave Ruler are stationed offshore waiting for better
weather to send in a landing party. The local power company has shut off
power and will be working to restore damaged lines.


Floodwater has damaged a generator at the water plant and it is not possible
to say at this time when supplies will be restored.

The George Town Hospital suffered damage to the Mortuary, which is where
medical supplies are kept refrigerated. The hospital is currently seeking an
emergency generator.


A smaller island to the northeast, Cayman Brac suffered only coastal
damage and the airpor is reportedly open.

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