Storm Update 24th July 2019 and Further Pictures
Update from Administrator Sean Burns. Photos by Robin Repetto, facilitated by Maxime Le Maillot
Speaking to Lorraine yesterday (23th July), the island teams have been making a real effort to start clearing up, and where possible repair and make some buildings water tight. The MFV Edinburgh is ready to sail at short notice, so the departure date depends on the lead time for some of the essential materials needed for the repairs, but we are still working on a departure next week.
Thanks to all who have sent messages of support or direct messages. I have passed these on.
Further Photographs
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| Blown over lamp post, shipping container, etc. | Blasted Portacabin office, and neighbouring roof |
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| External view of the workshop damage | Damaged transformer building |
As more photos come in, it seems that the damage caused by last week's storm is at least as extensive as the 2001 'hurricane'. There have been no reports yet about the situation outside the settlement, in the Potato Patches, the back of the island, and on the outer islands. In 2001, there was damage in these areas and some loss of livestock.
As in our last update, the image quality is the best that can be managed using the slow and restricted capabilities of the CTBTO station's satellite link, which is the only link available. The same means of communication is being used to send weather forecasts to Tristan, which are then printed out and pinned on the public notice board.
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| It looks like the school has taken a real hit. Photos above show damage to the roof and to the school hall. | |
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| Photos above show damage inside the Fishing Factory | |