TD 9 - Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isaac

[michigancouple]

Oh no... it's not looking good for the dock! And who are those people? I hope they see this post

[Exit Zero]

Where do they hide the ferries?

[hugo]

The ferries are in the Creek, along with the Roanoke and the Cap'n Vic.

[lprof]

8/23/12 4:55 PM from Vitema http://www.vitema.gov/

Alert / Warning
Transportation - Waterway Disruption or Delay

...This is an ACTUAL WATERWAY DISRUPTION OR DELAY ALERT...
Headline: USVI Sea Ports to Remain Closed (at Port Condition ZULU) Through Friday Morning
Activation Time: 08/23/12 4:55 PM
Expiration Time: 08/24/12 10:00 AM
Issued By: VITEMA

Affected Jurisdictions:
St. Croix Island (All)
St. John Island (All)
St. Thomas Island (All)
Water Island (All)

Description:
US Virgin Islands sea ports will remain closed (at Port Condition ZULU) until Friday morning, according to the US Coast Guard. At daybreak, US Coast Guard personnel will conduct port assessments, including verification of Aids to Navigation (buoys, lights, etc)., to ensure waterways are safe for vessel traffic.
Instructions:
US Coast Guard personnel anticipate lifting Port Condition ZULU and reopening port operations at about 10 a.m. on Friday.

Monitor VI Alert and local radio and television for updated port condition information and severe weather information.

[pnoeric]

FYI - I put together a little video of a walk through Cruz Bay today. Things are very quiet with the storm passing by... a bit of rain, almost everything closed, and lots of big waves and wind. It's VERY strange to see no ferries at the dock! (But I show you where they're parked, around the corner...)

I can't seem to embed the YouTube video directly but you can see it here:

[Ready2Go]

Been Keepin an eye one this all week hoping St John would not take a big hit with our trip coming up soon. Now I have to worry about it here at home. Just want to say Go away Issac. Hope everyone stays safe

[lprof]

From http://www.vitema.gov/

Headline: US Coast Guard Opens All US Virgin Islands Sea Ports
Activation Time: 08/24/12 8:14 AM
Expiration Time: 08/24/12 5:00 PM
Issued By: VITEMA
Affected Jurisdictions:
St. Croix Island (All)
St. John Island (All)
St. Thomas Island (All)
Water Island (All)
Description:
The US Coast Guard has opened all US Virgin Islands sea ports. The Captain of the Port of San Juan has notified all waterfront facilities and the maritime community that Port Condition ZULU (closure of sea ports) has been lifted for the US Virgin Islands, authorizing ports to resume normal operations.


Headline: All Virgin Islands Airports Are Open and Most Airlines Have Resumed Regularly-Scheduled Flights

Virgin Islands Port Authority Executive Director Don Mills announced today that the Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas and the Henry E.Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix remain open. Most airlines servicing the Territory have resumed normal flight schedules.