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Tropical Storm Ana - Important
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Culebra MJ (---.prtc.net)
Date:   08-16-09 05:55

DATE: August 15, 2009 21:36:12 EST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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News Release

Aug. 15, 2009

Contact:
Ricardo Castrodad

(787) 510-7923

Captain of the Port increases ports conditions for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico

"Tropical Storm Ana"

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The Coast Guard Sector San Juan Captain of the Port, Capt. Eduardo Pino, increased port conditions for the ports in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Saturday due to the expectation that gale force winds generated by Tropical Storm Ana will arrive within 48 hours.

Port Conditions for the U.S. Virgin Islands:

The Captain of the Port has set Port Condition X-Ray for the ports in Saint John, Saint Thomas and Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Port Conditions for Puerto Rico:

The Captain of the Port has also set Port Condition X-Ray for the ports of Vieques, Culebra, Fajardo, Yabucoa, San Juan, Ponce, Guayanilla, Guanica and Arecibo, Puerto Rico, and he anticipates setting Port Condition X-Ray for the port of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico by 10 p.m. Saturday.

Waterfront facilities should be removing potential flying debris, hazardous materials and pollutants from dockside areas. All oceangoing commercial vessels greater than 200 gross tons must prepare to depart the port and shall depart immediately upon setting port condition YANKEE, which is anticipated to be set Sunday afternoon. Vessels unable to depart the port must contact the Captain of the Port and submit a safe mooring plan in writing when requesting and prior to receiving permission to remain in port. Inbound vessels that will be unable to depart the port upon the setting of port condition YANKEE are advised to seek an alternate destination.

Ports, facilities and operators should anticipate additional restrictions on inbound and outbound traffic as Tropical Storm Ana approaches.

Mariners should prepare for impending severe weather prior to the anticipated arrival of gale force winds or when an evacuation is in progress.

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Re: IMPORTANT NOTICE re: Ana
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: palmettoculebra (---.coqui.net)
Date:   08-16-09 13:08

Good afternoon,
The incoming ferry this am. was not carrying tourists. The municipality phoned this morning to advise of the last ferry leaving today 11-12noon.

Planes continue to fly.

Terrie
Palmetto Guesthouse, Culebra

http://www.palmettoculebra.com/
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Re: IMPORTANT NOTICE re: Ana
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Culebra MJ (---.prtc.net)
Date:   08-16-09 15:52

What made me laugh was...being downtown, I saw LOTS of people leaving who wished they were not leaving...but then, suddenly, I saw lots of people coming IN! So I have no idea what's going on...basically, running a hotel on St. Croix back in the day, we always had a great time with guests if this situation happened. It's a story that works!

Right now, it's absolutely beautiful here. Ana seems to be falling apart, but she's a fighter, so we'll see. Otherwise, it's the 'plan for the worst, hope for the best, have fun in the meantime after all the chores are done' scenario. So we shall!

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Re: IMPORTANT NOTICE re: Ana
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Jeannie G3 (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date:   08-16-09 16:01

Hola! You are all in my prayers as well as the rest of my family on the mainland. be safe. Take care and God Bless!
Happy travels! J

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Re: IMPORTANT NOTICE re: Ana
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Culebra MJ (---.prtc.net)
Date:   08-16-09 16:14

I think we're being blessed...looking less and less like trouble (knockin' on wood). But for those in the path, let's keep the good thoughts coming...it could be us too, but I'm holding on to shifts1

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Re: Tropical Storm Ana - Important
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Geronimo (---.customer.broadstripe.net)
Date:   08-17-09 10:43

So what did Ana bring? Much rain? Any strong wind? Blow away the mosquitoes?
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Re: Tropical Storm Ana - Important
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: palmettoculebra (---.coqui.net)
Date:   08-17-09 14:43

Good morning,
Some T & L storms this am 6-9ish & some rain. Sun even peeked out about an hour ago. Mostly overcast, but no problems.

Terrie
Palmetto Guesthouse, Culebra

http://www.palmettoculebra.com/
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Re: Tropical Storm Ana - Important
Culebra, Puerto Rico
Author: Culebra MJ (---.prtc.net)
Date:   08-17-09 16:30

All is well. Talked to boaters, everyone in the mangroves is fine; they got an interesting foot of water coming off the hills, up and down in less than an hour!

Ana was an only slightly rowdy guest, here. I think PR got more rain, and potentially more problems, just due to mountains, etc. But she moved FAST! I read 28 mph...amazing.

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