A Tale of Two Cities
August 22, 2007 6:46 pm Previous Hurricanes ArchiveAs we head on out to a self imposed hiatus, preferably a hiatus that will be substantial, given the subject matter, hurricanes, I’d like to remind everyone that while Cancun, and the areas within close proximity were fortunately spared any widespread damages from Hurricane Dean, that some, many, were not so fortunate.
The Southern Yucatan coastal region of Costa Maya, and further inland Chetumal and Felipe Carillo, and the surrounding locations, received heavy damage from surf, wind and flooding due to Hurricane Dean. Early reports are indicating hundreds of homes have been damaged or destroyed, roads flooded, crops ruined and the major tourism Cruise Ship port at Majahual has been severely damaged, limiting future tourism to the area, and subsequently, severely hampering the employment situation, of many hard working men and women in the region, as they seek to cope and recover from Hurricane Dean.
A tale of two cities if you would, Cancun and Chetumal. Hurricane Dean is to Chetumal and region, what Hurricane Wilma, was to Cancun almost two short years ago.
Please help if you can by visiting the area as soon as the area is capable of receiving visitors , donating to charity, or simply sending a good thought or prayer, if so inclined. Aid and assistance to the local population would certainly be appreciated, and much needed from those whom are able to help.
Also, as we close the HurricaneCancun.com blog, I’d like to thank my fellow bloggers, Steve, whom made this possible, Kelly, Kimberly and Jorge. These folks, were down in the trenches, seeking and providing a vast array of both first hand and sourced information, in a grass roots method, both professionally, accurately and timely.
In the end though, it’s you the readers that made this endeavor worthwhile, and I thank each and every one of you, and those whom provided input, or supported the site, during the lead up to Hurricane Dean.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…
Until next time, signing off;
In a Little Cafe, On the Other Side of the Border….
Dangers…
(Jim)
August 22nd, 2007 at 7:10 pm
Great information. Any suggestions on reliable places where to donate?
Also, any word on damage assessments in Akumal, and Half Moon Bay, specifically?
Thanks!
August 22nd, 2007 at 9:05 pm
I have been a faithful visitor of this site for more than a week and cannot begin to tell you how much I appreciate this information and all the hard work you have put into providing it. Like many other visitors to this site, we are flying into Cancun this saturday (8/25) and have been concerned with the conditions upon our arrival. It was not cnn.com or the weather.com that provided the information that has reassured us of our decision to continue with this trip, but rather this site and all the great information you have provided. This final posting, about the hard working locals who will continue to suffer, while I am enjoying a relaxing vacation in a place only a few hundred miles north has made me rethink what is really important here. As a thank you and hopefully to show my great appreciation and concern for anyone touched by this, I would like to make a donation to help the rebuilding of this devestated area. Could you please provide me with some information regarding charities for this cause? Again, thank you so much for all the great information that you have provided to people like me, and to opening our eyes to what the real focus of this should be.
Sarah Werner
lilpete@yahoo.com
August 22nd, 2007 at 9:19 pm
I have a heart for the people of Chetumal. If you know of specific needs or charities to which I could donate, please let me know.
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:52 pm
I would like to donate, how can people go about doing so? I just want to make sure that my contribution goes directly to the people that truly need the help. Thanks!
August 23rd, 2007 at 12:53 am
Many thanks from a french father who care for her daugther (and her boy friend) visiting south america since 3 mounths (argentina, bolivia, peru, equator, mexico) and staying in Cancun same time DEAN was coming.
Your site was a great help for me to have exact informations on « what was really going on » in cancun.
Thanks
August 23rd, 2007 at 1:41 am
What will the weather be like in cancun, i herd that from the 1st of sep onwards it will be sunny is this true!! or can some one from cancun fill me in, thank you so much
Adam
August 23rd, 2007 at 4:27 am
Anyone who wants to contribute for Mahahual can send a donation to;
Mission of Love
2054 Hemlock Court
Youngstown, Ohio 44515
missionoflove.org
amissionoflove@sbcglobal.net
cell - 330-793-2388
August 23rd, 2007 at 4:39 am
Thanks so much, you guys have been just great! I’ll be thinking of you all while there the end of the week (8/25-9/1). Will certainly do my part to ‘give back’, especially in response to all that you have given us.
How would we find you again on the web in the event of another event?
August 23rd, 2007 at 6:43 am
Thank you to each and everyone for an outstanding job on reporting the enormous task at hand . Good luck ,stay safe and God Bless
August 23rd, 2007 at 9:21 am
What your site did for me and others is very impressive. You helped reassure me, that everything was ok. Your site was the only one via internet, and news stations that truly let us know what was going on. I enjoyed the videos, pics, information, all the links. I hope someday you will be rewarded. Take care and you can bet I will always check this site. And because of your awesome site, I am considering visiting Cancun myself.
August 23rd, 2007 at 10:42 am
Great Work Guys. I lurk alot in the TA forums (and post) and I really liked the blog. Dottie, these people post on tripadvisor.com (especially Dangers)
I am curios as to what you bloggers do for a living down there… Could ya let me know. I plan to purchase a second place (winter retreat) the PDC or somewhere in the future. I will never move to the Yukatan but hey…the more info the better……
thanks.
August 23rd, 2007 at 10:50 am
Hey, thank you a lot for all your posts and info. Because of your reports I decided not to cancel plans to visit Cancun next week so you helped your own area a lot with your posts!!! Very Very Cool… Great Videos
August 23rd, 2007 at 12:17 pm
Thank you for the kind words folks, I know that everyone here at Hurricanecancun.com appreciates them.
For those looking to make donations to assist the folks in the Southern Yucatan, we’ve added a “Donate” Link at the top of the page with an array of charitable causes available.