▫▫ Earthquake Reports ▫▫

[samiam]

I hope the guys in the north coast are OK, I heard the POP region got shooked up really bad. Is it true there is hardware store thats been closed for fear of structural damage and that it will collapse?
I heard people in Santiago went out of their houses and didnt want to go back in afterwards. Alot of people just waited till morning outside.
Here in Santo DOmingo it was most perceivable if you lived in an apartment building. Most people with houses I've spoken to thus far didnt notice the earthquake untill they woke up and heard it on the news.

[Dolores]

I think this earthquake is a blessing in disguise, as its damages apparently are minimal. People may now take seriously what the earthquake experts have been saying for years. Evaluations should confirm this, but it seems apparent that buildings that have been affected did not incorporate legal requirements for construction that exist. It will put everyone in a mode of double checking the security of their home. Engineer Corominas could say I told you so, and maybe people will now be more willing to listen.
http://dr1.com/living/worst/2.shtml

[Dolores]

COI says in its bulletin No.2 there were two deaths as a consequence of the earthquake. One was a 78 year old man, and another a 56 year old woman. Both died of heart attacks at the shock. One person suffered a broken leg when jumping from a second floor in fear.

Confusing whether the airport was closed. COI says that it was technically evaluated and there is no danger for its use. Thus, this could confirm the conflicting reports of operations being normal and no flights being perceived. Should return to normal this morning.

The Santiago Cabral y Baez Public Hospital is back into operation.

[MaryS]

Thanks for your reports on the condo and Sosua. Good to have someone on scene. Sorry about your gym.

[FireGuy]

he suffered damage to his recently purchased house when part of the roof collapsed but everyone is OK.

Ocean World Adventure Park received no detectable structural damage and all the animals are fine. This is of course preliminary in nature and a detailed inspection will follow. There was concern and apprehension because a particular part of the park which houses expensive machinery (value of about $2 million US) is beneath sea level and even a small leak would have been a disaster - but no problem.

If I hear more I will let you know.

Gregg

[Camden Tom]

........that everybody is physically OK. Sounds like it was scary as hell. BTW if anybody happens to walk by my place on the beach, I'd sure appreciate a damage assessment. Good luck to everybody.

[samiam]

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[Sanson]

Does someone know if Puerto Plata`s airport La union is operating? We operate several duty free stores there, and today they were opened, but they were later closed by Aerodom. I have been told that they are some problems with the columns.

[AZB]

another aftershock 11:54am. The building shook. I think the after shocks will continue all day. I really felt this one. I mean the building undulated.

[JanH]

I heard it on National Public Radio this morning while going to work here in Kentucky.

After reviewing yours posts, especially my neighbor, Xanadu, am trying to contact our project manager down there to see how Casa Linda is, ESPECIALLY our house!

Doug's been looking for an excuse to get down there; unfortunately, he may have to go down this week to clean up the mess. oh god, we bought a brand new TV, etc. Hope it is ok.