There is a photo of La Fortuna park, taken from south side of river looking north in Mulege, in Rick Barber's photo montage at: http://www.mulege-mls.com/o&o.html
Its somewhere about photo 5, but if you know LF you'll recognize it, then there is another farther off view a couple slides later. These pics show a
slightly rosier status than Saul Davis gave from his porch which i relayed in an earlier post.
[Edited on 9-5-2009 by EngineerMike]
Director, Mulege Student Scholarship Program
Oasis Rio Baja #M-3, & Auburn, CA
I was just informed that the runway at Palo Verde has holes and junk all over it. A helo landed while that person was there so maybe that was an
advanced party to assess the damage. But as of yesterday it's unusable.
Also two reports from locals that you can get to the bridge at Santa Rosalia but no detour around it yet. That was probably from yesterday too.
[Edited on 9-5-2009 by Russ]
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Per Quito Rosas, assistant fire chief Mulege, as of 08:00 9/5- the official estimate is 5 days for water & power both, so current estimate is
Thursday the 10th for services.
Most phones are not working in town due to power out & most phones needing electric these days. If somebody has an old General Telephone/Western
Electric two-wire phone, that will work at a lot of houses in the center of town. I just talked to a buddy who has been w/out phone from the start;
he got a two-wire phone & is back on line.
In Mulege and Sta.Rosalia the photos fairly clearly show sand, gravel, and in SR rocks in the debris. Not the slimy sticky mud from H.John. That is
probably due to the velocity of the runoff. Higher velocity took the fine particles out to sea and the heavier stuff remains. Not much of a
consolation, but sand/gravel is easier to clean up. Again not much of a consolation, but in front of our smashed in, roof gone, rubble pile of a
laundry room- the sidewalk is clean (mid Oasis). Now if I can get my carport roof out of Jimmie's yard...
Director, Mulege Student Scholarship Program
Oasis Rio Baja #M-3, & Auburn, CA
We just wanted to let you all know that our thoughts are with you all during this time. We aren't sure what damages our trailer has sustained at
Cuesta Real at this time. We will attempt to bring as many supplies down as we can when we head that way. It won't be for at least a month, maybe
longer as fire season is keeping us very busy right now and there are talks of contract extension..That being said, if anyone needs anything, please
email us and we will try to bring what we can to help.
Mike- I take your post as positive news. When I first heard reports of how high the water was, I had visions of Oasis totally washing into the sea.
Whew!
Originally posted by shari
I just heard from Juanita from Casa Leree in san ignacio...the highway is now passable all the way to la paz and the air strip at san ignacio is fine.
We can get the military to pick up and deliver relief supplies to the most in need.
No loss of life in san ignacio but highest flooding since 1959 and lots of damage...the new campground palapas petates are gone...so sad...no report
yet on ignacio springs...no one can get to it to take photos....the village is still cut off from the highway but stores are open and everyone is
OK....they do not need relief.
This is very upsetting Could someone post as soon as there is any news about
Ignacio Springs... they have been working so hard to upgrade and improve. I can't imagine how disheartening it would be to have it damaged or
destroyed. Keeping my fingers crossed that we soon hear some good news!!! Gary and Terry... my thoughts are with you.
Remember, when in Mexico, yes may be no and no may be
maybe!
Appreciate everyone's updates on Mulege and relief efforts, for those of you who understand Spanish below is a message from one of my daughter's
cousins and his appeal for help in Mulege...so, thank you for any assistance that you can provide...thanks also for any updates on relief drop
off/pick up points in San Diego via the Bush pilots or others..I have clothing and can add water as well if any of you have news on SD drop off
options...thanks!!
"Mulege necesita de su apoyo, con alimentos o ropa que ya no utilices, el apoyo se agradece infinitamente...muchas familias quedaron sin casas, sin
comida y sin ropa mas que lo que traian puesto.... por favor NECESITAMOS DE SU AYUDA... les agredeceremos que hagan circular esta peticion. de corazon
gracias. TODA y CUALQUIER AYUDA nos sera de muchisima utilidad. LES AGRADECERIAMOS nos la HICIERAN LLEGAR."
So, the message is basically appealing for help with food and clothing as there is a major need now for help and our cousin thanks you for any help we
can bring to Mulege...so thank you again everyone for all your concerns and help!!
Howodd- Based Rick's photo montage, there are wrecked places in the Oasis, and partially wrecked places. The westerly end and river front looks beat
the worst, with stuff closest to the river hammered hard.
I'd say this flood took its toll structurally on those in the way of fast moving water. Where the Orchard jutted out into the river's path, it
represented an obstacle to the progression of fast moving high water, & the river removed the obstacles one by one till the water subsided; that's
how the majority of the river row of Orchard houses got taken out- river trying to go straight. Same w/my laundry bldg- the road one back from the
river in the Oasis takes a turn to go around my laundry rubble to continue east, but when the road became a parrallel river- the water hammered away
trying to go straight.
For those trying to visualize their situation, the above should help.
Apparently Marv & Cathy (near Casa Granada) had 3-4 feet in their house, first time they got wet inside per MulegeMichael.
Director, Mulege Student Scholarship Program
Oasis Rio Baja #M-3, & Auburn, CA
Another message just received about the Palo Verde airport:
Hello All!
Here is the official report from our own crew: september 05, 10.00 hs.MST
The Chivato Bay Airport (CIB) "Palo Verde" will remain closed for operations for several days.
The Runway is damaged by the entrance to the taxi way to the tarmac. Also debri and mud all over the airport.
The access road from the main highway (1) to the airport is completly destryed. Our crew made it to the airport early yesterday by ATC from the north
end of the Runway.
Today they (Arch. Arturo Peralta and Luis Omar and his Airport security crew) were able to bring a high 4X4 pick up truck by the entrance road, took
a couple hours to get there.
They reorted to me an hour ago and took pictures that will circulate later when back in town. Sound like a lot of damage.
I was in contact today with the Loreto Airport Comandancia and they are aware of the critical situation. The State planes Moving the governor are in
Loreto and he and his staff is traveling north by road to Mulege and Santa Rosalia evaluate damages . Arturo Peralta was told by city officials that
the only alternative Airport to recieve help is the one in SAN IGNACIO, they will check runway conditions and also access to travel from Santa Rosalia
north. it seems According to Santa officials that the road is open.
I will report Later again today with solid facts .
Good luck to all.
Raul Lujan
Chivato Bay Aeropuertos Co.
Chivato Bay Servicios Co.
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And another: Los Frailes (sp) just informed me he drove to the propane plant N. of Santa Rosalia in a 2x4 rig. So the road is "in fact" open to some
extent from Mulége to SR.
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all you nomads emailing here me and with sending me PMs off nomads - thx i appreciate all but let me say please contact the BBP which is spearheading
a great supplies air caravan and relief coordination. they are the coordination point of the pilot's efforts just as with John in 2006.
their info is on the main web page and in alerts - not restricted to members only - and they have email addresses.
donations pick up points are being set up all over the SW for locals to drop at airports where many members fly from or will drop in. CA, AZ, TX NM
etc.
their support will be over several weeks i'm sure - they need to assess landing and fueling opportunities 1st and are doing so now.
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I spoke with my parents, marc & cathy today. They said things are very grim and confirmed that they got about 3 ft of water in the house. staying
at casa granada. This is the first time they have sustained damage to the house. They are trapped by mud right now and can only get out by quad.
Emotional and exhausted.
Originally posted by Charise
I spoke with my parents, marc & cathy today. They said things are very grim and confirmed that they got about 3 ft of water in the house. staying
at casa granada. This is the first time they have sustained damage to the house. They are trapped by mud right now and can only get out by quad.
Emotional and exhausted.
Thank goodness they are OK. Their place can be repaired, but loss of life is final. I am so happy that you heard from them, and that they are OK.
Bob H
so good to hear that marv and cathy are ok...i never doubted you marv!...you be da man, amigo....we are thinking of you...will be down this next week
with lots of "stuff"...plug us in to around a week from now....hang in there folks, mike and roz
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Could someone post as soon as there is any news about
Ignacio Springs... they have been working so hard to upgrade and improve. I can't imagine how disheartening it would be to have it damaged or
destroyed. Keeping my fingers crossed that we soon hear some good news!!! Gary and Terry... my thoughts are with you.
