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Skeet/Loreto
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Hey Bus o you know how to setup a Mass email to the San Diego Area/Officials in
Calif. State Govt/San Diego Union.
This Storm and the Devasation is not making the News. Someone wth the Know how needs to Swamp everyone they can!!!
Commodu, La Purmisa. the Mountain People are also at Risk as well as all the People of Mulege
My Prayers are with everyone, May God Bless you all!
In the Past, there was sometime difficulity getting Large amounts of food and Clothing across the Border Anyone have connections with any Border
Officials?
How about the Baja Sur Office of Tourism in La Paz The Governor?
Skeet
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BellaLoreto
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FYI ... you can contact news agencies in So. California by email. We'll be returning to Loreto next week from the San Diego area and are anxious for
news about Hwy 1 as well as news of home ...
Addresses:
NBC 7/39 News Desk: nbc739desk@nbc.com
Union-Tribune: readersrep@uniontrib.com
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BajaNomad
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto
In the Past, there was sometime difficulity getting Large amounts of food and Clothing across the Border Anyone have connections with any Border
Officials?
How about the Baja Sur Office of Tourism in La Paz The Governor? |
This question has been asked - and can
hopefully be addressed in the Helping Storm Victims thread begun by you:
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=19078
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submarine_dbk
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As everyone else on this board, we are desparetly concerned for everyone in Mulege. We are so happy to see the numerous relief efforts folks here are
undertaking.
We spoke with the US consulate in Tijuana a short while ago and they indicated that they are aware of the situation in Mulege and that personnel had
been down the penisula to see the damage. Howver, the women I spoke to also indicated that the MX government had not made any requests for help. Not
exactly certain what this means as I was unable to speak to a supervisor at the time. I would suggest that anyone who has a moment call the
consulate and inquire about what assistance they can provide in coordinating relief efforts, cutting thru red tape in getting goods imported across
the border and perhaps getting our government more involved too. More voices will likely result in more action.
Number of the consulate in TJ is:
(664) 622-7400
From the U.S. 011-52 (664) 622-7400
For our friends down south - know you have so many people working round the clock to get help to you. Hang on and know our thoughts and prayers are
with you all.
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oxxo
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I believe these two consulates cover all of Baja California Sur
U.S consulate in Cabo San Lucas 011-52-624-143-3566
Canadian Consulate in San Jose DC 011-52-624-142-4333
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Barry A.
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PBS inadaquate coverage of "John"
On Public Radio this morning, they did talk about "John", but only said that it originated in Mexico as a weak hurricane, and now had dissapated into
a tropical depression and was spreading rain throughout west Texas, S. New Mexico, and parts of Arizona, causing problems in the El Paso
area---------NOTHING ABOUT ANY DAMAGE IN BAJA CALIFORNIA-----------THE USA NEWS BUREAUS ARE NOT GETTING THE MESSAGE OUT, AT ALL. (Why does this not
surprise me????)
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David K
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You noticed that Cabo San Lucas was where all the news came from... because to most (outside of this forum), Cabo IS Baja California... Very sad
indeed! Since Cabo wasn't damaged (very much), then 'Baja' wasn't damaged...
There may be another reason for the news not reporting the devistation?: Like when a tornado hit Las Vegas in the early 1960's (and the world received
almost no news about it). In other words, no news is good news for the tourism related businesses.
Just some thoughts...
Fortunately, the Internet has become a better feed of news and everyone here uses it!
I hope the best for the rebuilding of Mulege!
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MrBillM
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Televised Storm Coverage
Although frustrating, it has always been the case that the U.S. news media, including PBS, have covered what they feel their domestic audience would
be interested in. Early in the Hurricane coverage, the news bureaus, including Fox, had corresspondents on site in La Paz and Cabo relaying back live
feeds, but as soon as it became apparent that the Tourists in the major resorts were not in great danger the coverage began to wind down until it was
almost nonexistent. It's a familiar pattern that I wouldn't expect to change. The exception in foreign disaster coverage seems to occur when there
is catastrophic damage and/or huge loss of life.
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bajajudy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
You noticed that Cabo San Lucas was where all the news came from... because to most (outside of this forum), Cabo IS Baja California... Very sad
indeed! Since Cabo wasn't damaged (very much), then 'Baja' wasn't damaged...
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The reason all the news coverage is about Cabo is that it was supposed to hit here and we are the largest populated area in BCS. And whether you
like it or not, we are part of Baja.
Last night on the Mexican stations there was coverage of La Paz, Los Barriles, Los Cabos. They commented that the heaviest damage was in Los Barriles
and Mulege. So people in Mexico know of the problems in Mulege. Hopefully, they will act swiftly.
Still no road to town. Should be later. They had a breakthrough last night. One of the pipes blew out.
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oxxo
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Bajajudy, how did the Puerto Los Cabos breakwater hold up? Any pictures?
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FutureBajaRetiree
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Smells like Hurricane Katrina
| Quote: | Originally posted by submarine_dbk
We spoke with the US consulate in Tijuana a short while ago and they indicated that they are aware of the situation in Mulege and that personnel had
been down the penisula to see the damage. Howver, the women I spoke to also indicated that the MX government had not made any requests for help.
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Reminds me of the US Feds response to Katrina..."nobody called us from the local govt so we didn't know we were needed..." If you recall it took the
Feds 5 days to get to the Superdome in New Orleans with basic food and water, even though there was 24/7 coverage on national TV! We don't even have
the advantage of news coverage so our battle is going to be even greater!
Keep getting the word out! Keep pushing the government officials! Keep emailing the news outlets! KEEP SPREADING THE WORD!
BTW: Thank you all for getting the word out about the Relief Fund but PLEASE DON'T CALL WELLS FARGO! They can't handle the volume of calls they've
received and I didn't use common sense when I posted their TEL # on this site.
Much love,
Linda
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CortezExplorers
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If anyone has seen or heard from Mick or Maria from the Dive Center in town, please let me know - I am pretty sure they are okay, but i fear the worst
for maria's house.
thanks-
matthew
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bajajudy
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oxxo
The breakwaters held. We had very little surge.
However the marina filled up. Here is a shot of a couple of boats that they use in the marina.
The golf courses took a beating. Lotsa sand over all the paved roads out in that area.
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toneart
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I'm not clear about The Red Cross. I read here that, when contacted, The Red Cross said they don't operate in Baja. Now I see a Red Cross status
report that is completely erroneous. It seems they are really out of the loop. They and the media are really dropping the ball on this. They could be
helping to avert an even greater disaster if they would just hurry. 
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MrBillM
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Katina v. John
It is not (and should not) be the responsibility of the U.S. government to supply aid whenever a bad storm occurs somewhere in the third world. The
damage cleanup and rescue effort in Baja is well within the capability of the Mexican Government. I'm sure that the U.S. will be willing to supply
assistance if requested by Mexico City.
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Hook
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| Quote: | Originally posted by toneart
I'm not clear about The Red Cross. I read here that, when contacted, The Red Cross said they don't operate in Baja. Now I see a Red Cross status
report that is completely erroneous. It seems they are really out of the loop. They and the media are really dropping the ball on this. They could be
helping to avert an even greater disaster if they would just hurry.
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The Red Cross doesnt operate in Baja?
Then , where did all those coins I dropped in slots in Camalu and other places go? 
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CaboMagic
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Hook - the Mexican Cruz Roja which is not part of the USA Red Cross and was fashioned after .. I dont know the specific origins nor where exactly but
most collections are truly used for intended collected purpose .. no viable tracking system since all 'factions' in each pueblo etc answers to no one
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UPDATE: Tommys communications with government tell us they are well aware of the urgency in Mulege and they are working to clear the road from the
north so that supplies can be trucked in. They ask for understanding that everything moves at the pace possible. No one is turning their backs.
With all due respect please do not bombard the Consulates with phone calls .. the very last thing Americans (very much dislike the term gringo) ought
now do is tell the Mexicans or the Mexican government what or how to do .. Best to do what you can do privately and work in organized groups to get
supplies as it is possible to do so where needed ..
On that note we will not at this time accept material donations until we find out what will be required (permisso) to take "quantities" across the
border. We gratefully acknowledge and thank those of you who have made monetary donations to the DOS ANGELES Hurrican Relief Project and know we will
post updates as often as possible on the status of our efforts.
Lori Garcia and Linda Evans
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Sharksbaja
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Mulege cash relief fund
Mulege cash relief fund
What more can I say....
DON\'T SQUINT! Give yer eyes a break!
Try holding down [control] key and toggle the [+ and -] keys
Viva Mulege!
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tehag
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Road condition
Just came from federal transito office in Nopolo. I was told that highway 1 is open to cars and pickups from Loreto to Sta Rosalia but closed for
wider vehicles for at least 24 more hours. No buses, no semis, no trailers, no motorhomes, etc.
As far as Mexican Govt response goes, they are doing what is possible. The army was very involved in cleanup at Loreto until yesteday noon when they
packed up and headed north, presumablly to the much more devastated Mulege. Lots of helicopter traffic moving through here. Road work and service
restoration are in progress throughout BCS. The President was touring yesterday and must be quite aware of the magnitude of the situation.
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toneart
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
| Quote: | Originally posted by toneart
I'm not clear about The Red Cross. I read here that, when contacted, The Red Cross said they don't operate in Baja. Now I see a Red Cross status
report that is completely erroneous. It seems they are really out of the loop. They and the media are really dropping the ball on this. They could be
helping to avert an even greater disaster if they would just hurry.
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The Red Cross doesnt operate in Baja?
Then , where did all those coins I dropped in slots in Camalu and other places go? |
I am not stating this as fact. That is what has been posted here by others. Maybe they are differentiating between The American Red Cross and The Red
Cross we have all donated to by dropping coins into the cans.
Besides my dismay at The Red Cross' erroneous information and their slow response, my point is:I would rather donate (and I have)directly to some of
the relief funds that are being organized here on bajanomad. It should be quicker(not a bureaucracy), and specialized to supplies requested by the
victims.
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