Emily - updates on damage?

MoxieMarlo · 07-18-2005

I know there are already threads, but they seem to be off topic now - does anyone have any pdates on how hard Playa del Carmen was hit or if anyone was hurt?
Thanks!!!

Babaloo · 07-18-2005

There is a thread dedicated to this in the "news,gossip..." area.

MoxieMarlo · 07-18-2005

Ok thanks - I was wondering about one of my friends over there at ****** because apparently if the property closes for any period of time, the locals lose their jobs. That's pretty crappy, so I'm hanging on trying to learn more here!!!

NoAngelx · 07-18-2005

From cozumelmycozumel message board:
From Aldora divers...

"Even though the eye went through the south end of the island damage has been minimal. I would like you to post the following item:
For our concerned friends and customers…don’t worry!
Last night at midnight the northern eye wall of Emily passed over Punta Sur with 135 mph winds, and slightly reduced velocity in town. It is now gone on to bother others and we hope they have as much good fortune as did Cozumel.
At 8 am Memo Mendoza did a preliminary survey of damage. Some power lines down, branches in the streets, but apparently little or no water damage. There was no tidal surge at all. The Villa Aldora suffered a little water in the Courtyard Norte, Barracuda Suite, and Cameron Suite, due mostly to wind driven rain. My long suffering dock at the Villa (wiped out by Ivan last year) had no damage at all.
All of our boats were safe on land and tied down. As of 8 am on Monday we are dragging them back into the water and getting ready to dive again. It is our goal to be diving tomorrow, July 19th.
We have not been able to check out the rest of the island and we fear that some of the beaches on the windward side may have been damaged and our friend’s windward hotel, Ventanas Al Mar, was certainly at risk. We will provide a more comprehensive report when we have information."

07-18-2005	#1 (permalink)
MoxieMarlo way into it Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver CO Posts: 143	Emily - updates on damage? I know there are already threads, but they seem to be off topic now - does anyone have any pdates on how hard Playa del Carmen was hit or if anyone was hurt? Thanks!!!

07-18-2005	#2 (permalink)
Babaloo añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 10,979	There is a thread dedicated to this in the "news,gossip..." area.

07-18-2005	#3 (permalink)
MoxieMarlo way into it Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver CO Posts: 143	Ok thanks - I was wondering about one of my friends over there at ****** because apparently if the property closes for any period of time, the locals lose their jobs. That's pretty crappy, so I'm hanging on trying to learn more here!!!

07-18-2005	#4 (permalink)
NoAngelx añejo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Edmonton CANADA Posts: 1,959	From cozumelmycozumel message board: From Aldora divers... "Even though the eye went through the south end of the island damage has been minimal. I would like you to post the following item: For our concerned friends and customers…don’t worry! Last night at midnight the northern eye wall of Emily passed over Punta Sur with 135 mph winds, and slightly reduced velocity in town. It is now gone on to bother others and we hope they have as much good fortune as did Cozumel. At 8 am Memo Mendoza did a preliminary survey of damage. Some power lines down, branches in the streets, but apparently little or no water damage. There was no tidal surge at all. The Villa Aldora suffered a little water in the Courtyard Norte, Barracuda Suite, and Cameron Suite, due mostly to wind driven rain. My long suffering dock at the Villa (wiped out by Ivan last year) had no damage at all. All of our boats were safe on land and tied down. As of 8 am on Monday we are dragging them back into the water and getting ready to dive again. It is our goal to be diving tomorrow, July 19th. We have not been able to check out the rest of the island and we fear that some of the beaches on the windward side may have been damaged and our friend’s windward hotel, Ventanas Al Mar, was certainly at risk. We will provide a more comprehensive report when we have information."

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