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Re: Hurricane WARNING for St. Martin/St. Maarten
[Re: Kamehameha]
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09/05/2017 06:22 PM
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I wish there was something I could do to help; it's hard to sit here an imagine what the next 36 hours are going to be like, and the devastation that may result.
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Re: Hurricane WARNING for St. Martin/St. Maarten
[Re: Kamehameha]
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09/05/2017 06:25 PM
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Good day to the general public,
Thank you for your reports, queries and concerns regarding the water situation today September 5, 2017.
Seven Seas Water, the water production company has discontinued the production of water due to the ground seas.
During the passing of a hurricane, tanks should be filled to capacity to: 1. Ensure at least a 2 day storage of water to the community. 2. To prevent the tanks being damaged.
Yesterday NV GEBE ensured all tanks were filled to capacity, however, by this morning water technicians realised that the tanks were running low. NV GEBE was therefore compelled to discontinue the water supply.
This was an emergency decision to ensure water was sufficient for the community after the storm.
NV GEBE apologises for the inconvenience this has caused.
* *Update on electricity* * NV GEBE hereby informs the general public that electricity will remain on as long as possible, however once the situation deteriorates and it becomes unsafe, electricity will be shut off until it is safe to restore the power.
We encourage the general public to exercise extreme caution, stay away from fallen lines, as wires may be live without your knowledge. Do not attempt to move lines even if they are insulated. Please call our emergency numbers at 1 844 432 3213 or 1 721 544 3100/ 546 11 89/ 546 11 60/ 546 1100 / 546 2283 or 546 11 93.
#NVGEBE
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Re: Hurricane WARNING for St. Martin/St. Maarten
[Re: badbenni]
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09/05/2017 07:45 PM
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Great info. I hope everyone on the island has this information! Thanks
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Re: Hurricane WARNING for St. Martin/St. Maarten
[Re: mmk]
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09/05/2017 08:08 PM
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Watching closely prayers to all of SXM and all other islands in the path of Irma.
"Where memories are made and smiles last a lifetime"
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Re: Hurricane WARNING for St. Martin/St. Maarten
[Re: cruzer]
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09/05/2017 08:54 PM
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I didn't see it, but obviously 120 mph is way wrong, so I'm not sure about the rest of the report either, as that track doesn't appear to be correct.
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Re: Hurricane WARNING for St. Martin/St. Maarten
[Re: cruzer]
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09/05/2017 09:07 PM
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Expected mph for the next several hours.
12H 06/0600Z 17.6N 61.8W 155 KT 180 MPH 24H 06/1800Z 18.5N 64.6W 150 KT 175 MPH 36H 07/0600Z 19.5N 67.3W 145 KT 165 MPH
and the eye is expected to pass right over SXM, around 12 to 14 hours. I think the Weather Channel is wrong.
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Re: Hurricane WARNING for St. Martin/St. Maarten
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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09/05/2017 09:19 PM
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Over 100 replies here, so will close this one and open another.
Prayers for the island and all those who live there and who love her..
Carol Hill
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