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Polo  -  Notice there is a Storm Warning for the southern tip of Baja.  www.eebmike.com

Tropical storm warnings from National Hurricane center Miami florida

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East Cape Health Center is open and operational ready to help with community medical needs. Our back land line is open 124-8214. Dr. Toledo now has a generator for the clinic and Edgar has a fully stocked pharmacy for your health needs. Special med by order. Please remember this is the time for special precaution on contaminated food and water, boil, peel, cook well and do not take food from anyone's refrigerator unless you are certain of the source. Mosquito born illness is becoming apparent, we have diagnostic lab, treatment and bug spray in the clinic
Although I'm stranded in San Diego, I'm working with International Community Foundation ( Alana@icdfn.org  ) to help with relief efforts out of San Diego. If you re interested in making a tax deductible contribution please contact Alana by email or call 619-336-2255, make a note Baja Relief Efforts. As well Rotary International of Bend Oregon is taking donations of daily living supplies such a clothes, bedding, personal hygiene items, diapers and cash or check. A Rotary contact is being set up in Calif. I will forward a soon as the roads down the peninsula are open, Rotary contact is Cindi O'Neil at coneil@solairehomebuilders.com.
East Cape Health Center is working closely with Los Cabos Children's Foundation ( Greg Edwards ) and Amigos Los Nino's ( Gay Thatcher) in Cabo San Lucas. We are looking for donations of clothing, personal hygiene products, diapers, bedding, shoes, glasses, medications and cash can be dropped off at the clinic and check contribution can be made out to East Cape Community Urgent Care Clinic in memo Baja Relief, as their partners we will direct efforts their way for Cabo .
My thoughts and prayers are with you all Thank you all, Char
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September 18th, via the Gringo Gazette:
3 people dead. 2 were high executives from El Boleo mine who tried to cross a road flooded by a river, another one died of a heart attack.
Nearly 50,000 people moved from Los Cabos to La Paz.
1,000 people waiting at the La Paz airport to leave. There are no commercial flights available but Volarís and Interjet are sending planes free of charge.
Electricity is restored at 70% north of La Paz and 40% in La Paz. It will take around 2 to 3 weeks to restore power in Los Cabos. Almost 3,000 high tensión poles are down or damaged. Airport, hospitals and shelters have electricity with power plants.
Cabo airport is fully working. 300 vehicles and around 1,000 electricity company (CFE) workers were brought here in addition to the 1,000 we already have.
The heads of tourism, civil protection and fonatur are here and they all say they will stay until everything is sorted out.
Over 3,000 soldiers, sailors and federal gendarmerie are here since yesterday.
Neighbors have built barricades in every street for protection while convoys of armed cops and soldiers patrolling at night.
7 people where jailed last night for looting.
Cabo Mil is reporting to the army.
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 Received 9/18: Just talked to Frontier. The earliest flight they can book me for is the 25th of Oct. with no charge to do so. They will go out to Nov. 18th with no additional charge. The man I spoke with was not very confident that the airport would be operational by November. He offered to give me my money back, reroute me to another location, or give credit up to a year. I booked on the 25th Oct.
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Mexican Consulate info on Baja Sur; 888-407-4747
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Updated as of 12:00 PM September 18
The Department of State recommends that U.S. citizens affected by Hurricane Odile in Baja California Sur should proceed to San José del Cabo airport as soon as possible, if able to so. Travel during daylight hours is recommended.

The Department of State is working with U.S. and Mexican carriers to arrange flights for U.S. citizens departing from San José del Cabo (SJD) airport on Thursday, September 18. Other flights MAY be departing from the airport in La Paz (LAP). The Department of State urges U.S. citizens still in Cabo San Lucas to avail themselves of this opportunity. Passengers should be prepared to wait until they are able to depart. Many U.S. and Mexican commercial flights are departing this airport. In addition, the U.S. State Department has chartered flights. By law, these flights will be provided on a reimbursable basis, and passengers will be required to sign a promissory note. No passenger will be turned away due to lack of funds.

U.S. consular personnel are in affected areas in the Baja California peninsula to provide consular assistance to stranded citizens.

The U.S. Consulate in Tijuana advises against land travel between southern Baja and northern Baja Peninsula because of damage to the Trans-Peninsular Highway.

For U.S. citizens affected by Hurricane Odile, or their relatives:

The State Department has established a crisis hotline to respond to inquiries about current conditions and loved ones in the impacted area. If you require assistance personally, or wish to inquire on behalf of a friend or family member, please use the following contact information:

From the U.S. & Canada: 1-888-407-4747
From Overseas: 1 202-501-4444
Email: OdileEmergencyUSC@state.gov 

General Preparation and Guidance
U.S. citizens are advised to monitor local media for updates or possible changes to the potentially violent weather conditions and to follow any instructions/warnings issued by the Mexican government. Preparations to protect life and property should be considered. U.S. citizens should carry their travel documents (i.e. U.S. passport book or passport card) with them at all times or secure them by placing them in a safe, waterproof location. If you must travel during this time, please take reasonable precautions such as avoiding entering swiftly moving water. Drivers should remain vigilant for landslides.

We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Mexico enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) [https://step.state.gov/step/]  on the State Department’s website [http://www.travel.state.gov/ ]. STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates, and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency. If you don’t have Internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

Regularly monitor the State Department's website, where you can find current Travel Warnings, (including the Travel Warning for Mexico), Travel Alerts, and the Worldwide Caution. Read the Country Specific Information for Mexico [http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_4965.html].  For additional information, refer to "A Safe Trip Abroad" on the State Department’s website.

Contact the U.S. embassy or consulate for up-to-date information on travel restrictions. You can also call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). Follow us on Twitter [http://twitter.com/#%21/travelgov]  and Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/travelgov]  to have travel information at your fingertips.

The U.S. Consulate in Tijuana is located at Paseo de Las Culturas y Camino al Aeropuerto, Mesa de Otay, Delegación Centenario, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico 22425, and is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., telephone (664) 977-2000. If you are a U.S. citizen in need of urgent assistance, the emergency number for the U.S. Embassy/Consulate is (619) 692-2154 (dialing from the U.S. 011-52 + phone number); E-mail: ACSTijuana@state.gov.

The U.S. Consular Agency in Los Cabos is located at the Shoppes at Palmilla local 221-B, Carretera Transpeninsular Km 27.5, San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., telephone (624) 143-3556. If you are a U.S. citizen in need of urgent assistance, the emergency number for the U.S. Embassy/Consulate is (619) 692-2154 (dialing from the U.S. 011-52 + phone number).
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Caduando Bridge

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QUESTIONS - Please share your answers 

a.  Do you know how much damage the San Jose Storage units received from the hurricane? It is the one by the pemex near the airport. Any information would be greatly appreciated.  Jill  jilldiamond958@gmail.com

b.  Any idea how strong and long the winds were in LB during the hurricane? Thanx; Will. wsuralski@nemont.net

c.  Anyone having information on the Bodega near the La Paz airport, please contact me, John.glaab@settlement-co.com 

d.  Empty trailer traveling south from LA to San Jose del Cabo in the next week or two. Will bring ATV’s, side by sides or dune buggy south 600 greens. Must be licensed and registered. pc@eastcapehomes.com  624-147-0111 mx cell

e.  Looking for news about houses in Rancho Leonero. If anyone can advise. Our house is down on the beach, Casa Mills. I haven't been able to reach anyone yet. Thank you. Alicamills525@gmail.com

f.  Any info about santiago and la ribera would be appreciated, my family is there and I haven't heard a word in days from them  jjgallese@gmail.com

g.  Can one drive from LB to Cabo?  Please, only persons who actually drove.  bajaponyexpress3@gmail.com

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a.   East Cape Realty & Insurance: We are now a Group of Companies, with the addition of East Cape Building Services. Residential & commercial construction, custom homes, tenant improvements, handyman services, electrical, plumbing, concrete, masonry, and landscaping. We can also provide emergency services, clean-up, electrical, plumbing and personal assistance. All professionally estimated, supervised, and we guarantee our work. Tele: 505.312.5718 or MX Cell 624.110.0187 Jamessantacroce@gmail.com  / East Cape Building Services
 

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