6.2 earthquake near San Jose, Costa Rica
Jan 9th, 2009, 06:47 AM
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There are now 39 videos of quake damage on you tube. It looks very bad along the road to the Peace Lodge... what's left of the road. It will be some time before the massive mud slides can be cleared. Who knows when the road wil be rebuilt. So much damage to structures too. My heart goes out to those affected.
Jan 9th, 2009, 06:52 AM
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10:00 am on local 7 news.. People are still stuck... At La Paz Waterfall and Gardens... It is bad up there... We tried to call the lodge as we have reservations in a few days. No one has awnsered the phones. The towns around Poas are having big problems too.. No water and electric.. Change your plans now...
Jan 9th, 2009, 07:51 AM
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Eressea,
I'm going to try and reach my friend in Heredia next week that I'll be staying with in February. I'm going to ask if I can make a donation to Cruza Roja to assist the areas that have been affected. They may have suggestions for other organizations that are helping.
I'm going to try and reach my friend in Heredia next week that I'll be staying with in February. I'm going to ask if I can make a donation to Cruza Roja to assist the areas that have been affected. They may have suggestions for other organizations that are helping.
Jan 9th, 2009, 08:30 AM
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Scary.. We are flying to San Jose on Thursday. I know all airports are open. We are only in Sj one night.. then on to Osa. I have emailed Carmen at the Villa Bonita. We hope to stay there again.We have a reservation. I hope they are safe I have not heard from them yet. That is a big quake.
Jan 9th, 2009, 08:48 AM
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we just returned from Peace Lodge on the 23rd of Dec. My heart goes out to everyone there and everyone with family and friends in the area.
This news story http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7819094.stm lists 10 people as having been buried at La Paz by a landslide: "Red Cross officials said 10 of the victims were buried by a landslide at the popular La Paz waterfall."
This news story http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7819094.stm lists 10 people as having been buried at La Paz by a landslide: "Red Cross officials said 10 of the victims were buried by a landslide at the popular La Paz waterfall."
Jan 9th, 2009, 09:34 AM
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I will try to call Humberto and Carmen at Hotel Villa Bonita tonight. I would imagine your plans to stay with them are safe. Seems most of the damage is closer to Poas/La Paz/Vara Blanca area. May be some window damage or similar at HVB.
Jan 9th, 2009, 09:43 AM
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Here's a news story that mentions "On Call International" >>> http://uk.sys-con.com/node/804948
It advises that . . . . .
anyone attempting to connect with family members or friends traveling or living in the region should call the On Call International hotline: 800-576-5172. Or, they can call On Call International collect at 603-328-1924. Callers should have as much information as possible readily available at the time of call, including tour operator name, itineraries, hotel information, or cell phone numbers.
Jan 9th, 2009, 10:19 AM
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JBX - Since this has happened, I was wondering if there is a number to give to family members in case something like this should happen when we are traveling. I always give our itinerary with hotel phone numbers, but in case of a disaster, those might not be helpful. Is On Call Int'l the usual service that provides that type of help? What about the US Embassy?
