Update on St Maarten/St Martin, U.S. & Dutch Citizens Evacuating as Jose Bears Down (Video/Photos)
I wanted to put together a quick update of the information I have seen and heard so far. It has been confirmed that the United States military has sent multiple planes today with supplies for the island and are flying U.S. and Dutch citizens off the island. Here are some tweets and video.
My sister is now at the airport but been told they are only evacuating US Citizens and they can’t help. They have no water.
— Andy Jackson (@andyjacko456) September 9, 2017
They are in a line at the airport and they are saying US citizens only. The UK foreign office say no help till Monday
— Andy Jackson (@andyjacko456) September 9, 2017
My family who live in NY were rescued today by military, they stayed at simpson bay resort and flown to San Juan – PR
— Liza Hicks (@Hicks914) September 9, 2017
The last comm about the rain was thru whats app- however we spoke on the phone and FaceTime about an hr ago. They have FULL phone service
— jennifer ward (@ItsJenniferWard) September 9, 2017
Here is an excellent Facebook video post and video:
Charity plane. Unloading food. Dutch Coast Guard plane also landed. Only those 2 so far, no word on when exactly evacuations will begin https://t.co/nTotr53xAn
— Matt Popovich (@mpopv) September 8, 2017
In line at Juliana Airport. Dutch soldiers say US will evacuate 3000 tourists today pic.twitter.com/Ca72zdogM5
— Matt Popovich (@mpopv) September 9, 2017
Three C-130s have landed. We are told they will be airlifting US citizens out. Still waiting pic.twitter.com/UDMOlJAD93
— Matt Popovich (@mpopv) September 9, 2017
Just landed in Puerto Rico pic.twitter.com/xsZdRTyxf6
— Matt Popovich (@mpopv) September 9, 2017
State Department update
If you know of a U.S. citizen that needs assistance, the State Department has sent out the following notification. Go here and register.
Know a US citizen who needs help overseas following #HurricaneIrma? Email name, gender, & last known location to IrmaEmergencyUSC@state.gov. pic.twitter.com/usHUIM3EUy
— Travel – State Dept (@TravelGov) September 9, 2017
Communication
It appears that Laser 101 FM may no longer be on the air. No word on when they will be back up but likely after Hurricane Jose passes.
I think laser101 is currently off air.
— Milicia (@ladymili) September 9, 2017
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