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Keys Escape Serious Damage!
Hi Everyone,
I received this information from the Florida Keys Tourist Development Council and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com Keys Escape Serious Damage From Hurricane Charley Destination Set to Reopen to Visitors Saturday FLORIDA KEYS Aug. 13, 2004 The Florida Keys & Key West are slated to reopen to visitors Saturday morning following a brush by Hurricane Charley, Keys officials said Friday afternoon. The storm's eye passed about 70 miles west of Key West early Friday morning and the distance was far enough to keep damaging hurricane-force winds well away from the Lower Keys and Key West that had been under a hurricane warning. "We are grateful Charley stayed away far enough to spare us damage," said Michael Ingram, chairman of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. "Our prayers and thoughts are with those in other areas that are being affected by the hurricane." Ingram said an agreement to reopen the destination followed an analysis of the destination's infrastructure and a conference with government and tourism officials. There was 100 percent electrical power between Key Largo and the Seven Mile Bridge, according to Tim Planer, CEO of Florida Keys Electric Cooperative. Keys Energy spokesperson Lynne Tejeda said only 10 percent of her company's customers -- in the Lower Keys and Key West -- were without power Friday afternoon. She expected full restoration Friday night. No significant damage was reported between Key Largo and Key West, according to Keys emergency management officials. U.S. Highway 1 is open and both Florida Keys Marathon Airport and Key West International Airport. Many commercial flights to Key West are to resume service on Saturday, said Peter Horton, Key West airports director. Keys hotels surveyed Friday afternoon indicated some tree limbs down and some had minor roof damage. All said they would be open Saturday. There are damage reports for Fort Jefferson National Monument, situated 68 miles west of Key West in the Dry Tortugas National Park, according to National Parks Service spokesperson Rick Cook. The storm devastated boat docks and an eight-foot storm surge came across the island, he said. Almost all attractions contacted indicated a resumption of service on Saturday. The Keys Web site at www.fla-keys.com has a complete status of the destination. |
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Keys Escape Serious Damage!
It looks like the Keys escaped, but Fort Myers took a direct hit with
1,000,000 homes without power, and a shelter in DeSoto County collapsed with 1,000 people inside (no report of injuries at this time). As I write this, the storm is moving into Orlando and will cross back out into the Atlantic between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville. Tom Smith "Ray Goldenberg" wrote in message ... Hi Everyone, I received this information from the Florida Keys Tourist Development Council and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com Keys Escape Serious Damage From Hurricane Charley Destination Set to Reopen to Visitors Saturday FLORIDA KEYS Aug. 13, 2004 The Florida Keys & Key West are slated to reopen to visitors Saturday morning following a brush by Hurricane Charley, Keys officials said Friday afternoon. The storm's eye passed about 70 miles west of Key West early Friday morning and the distance was far enough to keep damaging hurricane-force winds well away from the Lower Keys and Key West that had been under a hurricane warning. "We are grateful Charley stayed away far enough to spare us damage," said Michael Ingram, chairman of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. "Our prayers and thoughts are with those in other areas that are being affected by the hurricane." Ingram said an agreement to reopen the destination followed an analysis of the destination's infrastructure and a conference with government and tourism officials. There was 100 percent electrical power between Key Largo and the Seven Mile Bridge, according to Tim Planer, CEO of Florida Keys Electric Cooperative. Keys Energy spokesperson Lynne Tejeda said only 10 percent of her company's customers -- in the Lower Keys and Key West -- were without power Friday afternoon. She expected full restoration Friday night. No significant damage was reported between Key Largo and Key West, according to Keys emergency management officials. U.S. Highway 1 is open and both Florida Keys Marathon Airport and Key West International Airport. Many commercial flights to Key West are to resume service on Saturday, said Peter Horton, Key West airports director. Keys hotels surveyed Friday afternoon indicated some tree limbs down and some had minor roof damage. All said they would be open Saturday. There are damage reports for Fort Jefferson National Monument, situated 68 miles west of Key West in the Dry Tortugas National Park, according to National Parks Service spokesperson Rick Cook. The storm devastated boat docks and an eight-foot storm surge came across the island, he said. Almost all attractions contacted indicated a resumption of service on Saturday. The Keys Web site at www.fla-keys.com has a complete status of the destination. |
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Keys Escape Serious Damage!- To All In The Wake of Charley
My prayers are with you. Stay safe and please take care. We are on the
East Coast, South Florida, and having been through a few hurricanes know what you are experiencing. SUNNY |
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My prayers are with you. Stay safe and please take care. We are on the
East Coast, South Florida, and having been through a few hurricanes know what you are experiencing. SUNNY |
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Keys Escape Serious Damage!- To All In The Wake of Charley
Sunny,
Thanks for the thoughts. However, I am safe and sound in Denver, CO. My travel agent is in Marco Island, FL, though. I sent her an e-mail but haven't heard back. May God protect all those in Charlie's path. Tom Smith "villa deauville" wrote in message ... My prayers are with you. Stay safe and please take care. We are on the East Coast, South Florida, and having been through a few hurricanes know what you are experiencing. SUNNY |
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Sunny,
Thanks for the thoughts. However, I am safe and sound in Denver, CO. My travel agent is in Marco Island, FL, though. I sent her an e-mail but haven't heard back. May God protect all those in Charlie's path. Tom Smith "villa deauville" wrote in message ... My prayers are with you. Stay safe and please take care. We are on the East Coast, South Florida, and having been through a few hurricanes know what you are experiencing. SUNNY |
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Keys Escape Serious Damage!
"Thomas Smith" -NO-SPAM wrote in message ... It looks like the Keys escaped, but Fort Myers took a direct hit with 1,000,000 homes without power, and a shelter in DeSoto County collapsed with 1,000 people inside (no report of injuries at this time). As I write this, the storm is moving into Orlando and will cross back out into the Atlantic between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville. Tom Smith This one looks like it may top Andrew in the amount of damage done to the state. Charley cut through such a large area of Florida. I feel for those people that live in the path of Charley and took the direct hit. I have been through a hurricane/tropical storm or two while living in Florida but nothing like what people went through today. The people of Tampa Bay should be counting their blessings that this one missed them. Gordon |
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"Thomas Smith" -NO-SPAM wrote in message ... It looks like the Keys escaped, but Fort Myers took a direct hit with 1,000,000 homes without power, and a shelter in DeSoto County collapsed with 1,000 people inside (no report of injuries at this time). As I write this, the storm is moving into Orlando and will cross back out into the Atlantic between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville. Tom Smith This one looks like it may top Andrew in the amount of damage done to the state. Charley cut through such a large area of Florida. I feel for those people that live in the path of Charley and took the direct hit. I have been through a hurricane/tropical storm or two while living in Florida but nothing like what people went through today. The people of Tampa Bay should be counting their blessings that this one missed them. Gordon |
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Keys Escape Serious Damage!- To All In The Wake of Charley
"villa deauville" wrote in message ... My prayers are with you. Stay safe and please take care. We are on the East Coast, South Florida, and having been through a few hurricanes know what you are experiencing. SUNNY Sunny, I have been thinking of you and wondering if you were getting any of this terrible storm.. My daughter-in-law's parents live in Jacksonville and I'm praying they won't be in its path as it moves...I hope it moves out into the ocean and disappears. So many that post on rtc live in Florida and I hope that all will be safe.. I second Tom Smith's prayer that God protect all who are in danger tonight.. --Jean,~~hopes that all who live in Florida will check in with us when this is over. |
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"villa deauville" wrote in message ... My prayers are with you. Stay safe and please take care. We are on the East Coast, South Florida, and having been through a few hurricanes know what you are experiencing. SUNNY Sunny, I have been thinking of you and wondering if you were getting any of this terrible storm.. My daughter-in-law's parents live in Jacksonville and I'm praying they won't be in its path as it moves...I hope it moves out into the ocean and disappears. So many that post on rtc live in Florida and I hope that all will be safe.. I second Tom Smith's prayer that God protect all who are in danger tonight.. --Jean,~~hopes that all who live in Florida will check in with us when this is over. |
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