Emily

[Gale in KY]

Well, the worst has happened..the eye of Emily came ashore just north of Tulum..there are reports that the beach road is totally destroyed. Will post more as reports come in.

Take a moment to say a prayer for the safety of all the wonderful people there.

[Playa Junkie]

This message was posted on Storm Carib and might be useful for some:

The following was posted on Bill-In-Tulsa’s message board by Lydia:



“Hello to all,

“I am in Canada and have just got a call from my manager and would like to give you what information I have

“All our staff that stayed in Akumal are fine.( only our core management staff stayed in the rooms above the Super Chomak and inside the Super Chomak. )

“My sister and RC are fine. They stayed in my sisters back house of Tajkumal.

“The damage was minor in comparison of what it could have been. We were expecting a total destruction of our beach side buildings made of Palapa.The snack bar only lost about 4 meters of roof, and the Lolha Restaurant just one section of Palapa roof by the Pizzeria. The large Millenium Pinata is down! It lasted 5 years though!

“There will be massive clean up, lots of water damage, and some broken windows, and blown out Air Conditioners. The roof to our maintenance bodega blew off and some damage to our staff minibus.

“The worst damage was to the vegetation.

“Others had more damage.

“Lots of windows broken at Las Casitas reception.

“Bob Mulgrew’s truck had a tree fall on it, and the windshield broke.

“Charlene’s house is ok, but upstairs they got major damage to their contents because the windows blew.

“Lots of downed light posts along the road to Yalku.

“Ruben’s store had the palapa blow off and lots of water damage.

“Very sad, my cats, were supposed to be safe in a second floor staff room behind the Super Chomak but the protector for the window blew out, and they are gone. I am truly hoping that they are found and that they were not hurt. As some of you know, I have many cats.

“I am not sure how my house is, but from the outside, the wood protectors are still in place. My ducks, goose, parakeets, turtles, rabbit, parrot are all inside! Hopefully just scared.

“My dog went to Akumal Pueblo with our dear friend and retired Nanny, Mireya, and should be safe, I am hoping.

“Gynna’s studio had some cracked windows.

“Lots of damage at the Ecological Center, All doors and windows blown out apparently and the staff apartments that had Palapa are blown off.

“Travel between Chemuyil and Akumal was possible this morning but I have no idea if the highway is clear between Akumal and Cancun.

“I hope this reaches those that might be waiting to hear a bit of news about Akumal.”



Cliff