General Chat

Glad to hear everyone is okay Hoff.

Take care.

Aileen xxx

Thanks for that Rose.

hoping everyone is ok-in sabba and esp barbados where I know lots of peeps.
catherine
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Written by Roddy Heyliger, Communications Consultant for the Government Information Service (GIS), Ennia Bldg., Longwall Rd., Philipsburg, St. Maarten D.W.I. Tel. 00-599-543-1162, 542-4119, Fax: 543-1169; Email: gis at sintmaarten.net;



For Immediate Release: Thursday, November 29, 2007/N249



ODMP confirms no damages due to earthquake



GREAT BAY, St. Maarten (GIS) – The Chairman of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Governor Franklyn E. Richards reported late Thursday afternoon that there were no damages due to the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that was experienced on Thursday afternoon around 3.00pm.



The earthquake occurred off the East coast of Martinique at a depth of 121 km, according to the Seismic Research Unit. This is the strongest earthquake event reported since 1974.



Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) Fire Department (ESF-4) and the Department of Public Works (ESF-3) did a damage assessment survey of the island after preliminary reports came in of possible damage associated with the earthquake.



The ESFs reported to the Office of Disaster Management & Preparedness that there were no damages.



Reports have indicated that the earthquake was widely felt across the Eastern Caribbean as far north as the British Virgin Islands and as far South as Guyana.



“The earthquake felt on Thursday afternoon was indeed a very strong one that was felt across the nation. I am pleased that there were no reports of injury or damage.



“I would like to thank the Governor of Curacao Lisa Richards-Dindial who called to find out if we had sustained any damages and to offer whatever assistance would be required. I thanked her for her consideration and solidarity with the people of St. Maarten.



“I would like to offer my prayers and thoughts on behalf of the government and people of St. Maarten to the island/s that were seriously impacted by the earthquake and wish them all the best with their recovery efforts,” Governor Richards told the Government Information Service (GIS) on Thursday.



Governor Richards also spoke with the Governor-General of the Netherlands Antilles Frits Goedgedrag and provided him with an update. Governor Goedgedrag was also expected to inform the Prime Minister.

Thinking and praying for all concerned.

Tina x

Update from Hoff

All on Saba are ok

And thanks to you all

From Keith

Cripes .... that is sad news ... hope families are contacted soon.....

LOL Sorry Fi, was over on Gen' really!

Rosexx

We seem to be repeating ourselves there Rose lol
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Phones to Keith's family are off

Keith hassell says:
update
Keith hassell says:
Powerful earthquake hits Martinique


7.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Caribbean (Photo: earthquake.usgs.gov)
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, November 29 - The United States Geological Survey has reported that a magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck near Martinique.

ABC news is also reporting that a 3 year old girl was killed and her sister is in critical condition when a wall collapsed in Guadeloupe.

up date from Hoff
Powerful earthquake hits Martinique


7.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Caribbean (Photo: earthquake.usgs.gov)
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, November 29 - The United States Geological Survey has reported that a magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck near Martinique.

ABC news is also reporting that a 3 year old girl was killed and her sister is in critical condition when a wall collapsed in Guadeloupe.


From Hoff

Thinking of those poor people, hope all are safe.
Carole x

thanks for the update TW.

Hope everyone is safe.

xx

Further update rom Hoff

Largest earthquake in Caribbean history
From: "MARTHA WATKINS GILKES"
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:35:30 -0400

Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 03:00:19 PM ANTIGUA FELT a strong earth quake along with a number of other islands.. It is now being said to be the largest earthquake in Caribbean history!
It was just off the island of Martinique. Reports are coming in on our radio from many people...but there seems to be no major damage or deaths at least.


On our news reports that St Lucia, Martinique, St Vincent airports have CLOSED... This is literally BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW so stand by for more.

Scary stuff, just reading about it, more tremors or another quake is expected. Hope all is well and there are no casualties.
SD

oh bless them such a scary time for them.

**** FURTHER UPDATE........

(feel like a secretary again here... lol)

They have now had 2nd earthquake.

Thanks for update Laura
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