Hurricane Igor Update

[Donna K & Quincy]

This is just one of the many road washouts that happened

on Tuesday when Hurricane Igor tore through the eastern portion of Newfoundland, there was major flooding and wind damage. Three days later and many roads are washed outt leaving many communities totally isolated. Many people are still without electricity and running water. For two days the main highway was closed due to a 60 ft wide washout. The damage and devastation is so wide spread that some areas are only accessible by boat and the Army and Navy have been called in to help with getting supplies to those who are isolated and to help with the cleanup and rebuilding of roads. Our family was very lucky and other than a few trees that came down and a power outage that lasted only 12 hrs we escaped any major damage. By the time Igor reached Newfoundland he was a category one hurricane, I can only imagine what would have happened had it been stronger. Newfoundlanders are a resilient bunch and are coming together to help each other at this difficult time. My heart breaks for those people who have lost everything. An 80 year old man was swept away by floodwaters when his driveway collapsed. To see the devastion it is amazing that the loss of life was not greater. It will take quite some time before life in Newfoundland gets back to normal but everyday brings us a little closer to that day.

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

Donna, Quincy & family, hugs to you. I am so glad you all are safe. Keep us posted!