mrizer7773 Posted October 7, 2018 #1 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Anyone heard information on damage to Labadee from the earthquake a couple of hours ago? Sent from my SM-G960U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 7, 2018 #2 Share Posted October 7, 2018 The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.9 earthquake has shaken northwestern Haiti. There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake was centered about 12 miles west-northwest of Ti Port-de-Paix off Haiti’s north coast. The quake damaged the facade of a church in Plaisance, and a house next door collapsed, according to Reuters, which cited a Twitter report from a journalist with the Haitian newspaper Le Nouvelliste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrizer7773 Posted October 7, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted October 7, 2018 The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.9 earthquake has shaken northwestern Haiti. There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake was centered about 12 miles west-northwest of Ti Port-de-Paix off Haiti’s north coast. The quake damaged the facade of a church in Plaisance, and a house next door collapsed, according to Reuters, which cited a Twitter report from a journalist with the Haitian newspaper Le Nouvelliste. I've seen several reports like this, but nothing specific to the Labadee area. We will probably have to wait until the next ship visits or Royal releases a statement. Sent from my SM-G960U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb31 Posted October 7, 2018 #4 Share Posted October 7, 2018 You can check out the USGS shakemap here. Labadee is in the 3.5 MMI zone which is considered very weak shaking. Short answer, I'm sure everything is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demodawn Posted October 7, 2018 #5 Share Posted October 7, 2018 We live here in Haiti. Labadee is quite close to Haiti and it’s in an area we are hearing of damage. But I don’t think it will effect any cruises. At least two comfirmed dead. But it happened in the evening and will need to wait till am to assess all the damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted October 7, 2018 #6 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Wow Dawn! You moved from Pennsylvania to Haiti? That is quite an extreme relocation. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordanaire Posted October 7, 2018 #7 Share Posted October 7, 2018 We live here in Haiti. Labadee is quite close to Haiti and it’s in an area we are hearing of damage. But I don’t think it will effect any cruises. At least two comfirmed dead. But it happened in the evening and will need to wait till am to assess all the damage.I thought Labadee was in Haiti? Hope and prayers to those affected. Sent from my LG-LS993 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamFritz Posted October 7, 2018 #8 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Any word on impacts at Labadee? It appears that the center of the quake was not far from there. There are injuries and deaths being reported. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us1000h8an/executive Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamFritz Posted October 7, 2018 #9 Share Posted October 7, 2018 At least 11 dead, dozens injured as quake rocks northern Haiti https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/magnitude-5-9-quake-strikes-northern-haiti-causing-injuries-n917466 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted October 7, 2018 #10 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Already a thread about it: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2686364 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted October 7, 2018 #11 Share Posted October 7, 2018 We live here in Haiti. Labadee is quite close to Haiti and it’s in an area we are hearing of damage. But I don’t think it will effect any cruises. At least two comfirmed dead. But it happened in the evening and will need to wait till am to assess all the damage. Isn't Labadee in Haiti? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted October 7, 2018 #12 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I have no knowledge of the current situation however when the last quake hit, Royal Caribbean provided pallets and pallets of supplies for the Haitians. We were on the first Freedom cruise ( I think it was the first for royal ) that returned to Labade after the quake. The entire dock was filled with pallets of water, beds, and medical supplies. We saw UN trucks pick up the supplies and then drive them through the compound into the country. In fact, I took some pictures of the pallets on the dock. A few cruises later the hotel director talked about how Royal Caribbean was helping the Haitians after the quake. I spoke to the HD and told him I had pictures of the pallets on the dock. I sent him the pictures and then on a later freedom cruise saw that he had incorporated our photo into his presentation. Back to your original question, I pray for the victims of the quake. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willing292 Posted October 7, 2018 #13 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Isn't Labadee in Haiti? Yes. It’s a peninsula on the north shore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted October 7, 2018 #14 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Isn't Labadee in Haiti? Yes it is. A very small peninsula on the north coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted October 7, 2018 #15 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Yes. It’s a peninsula on the north shore. That's what I thought. Someone had stated that it's close to Haiti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted October 7, 2018 #16 Share Posted October 7, 2018 That's what I thought. Someone had stated that it's close to Haiti. Post #5...and they stated they live there in Haiti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Chew Posted October 7, 2018 #17 Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) … deleted … Edited October 7, 2018 by Lady Chew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted October 7, 2018 #18 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Post #5...and they stated they live there in Haiti. Indeed they did. I'm a bit confused by that post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted October 7, 2018 #19 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Labadee is in a different world than Haiti. Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted October 7, 2018 #20 Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) We live here in Haiti. Labadee is quite close to Haiti and it’s in an area we are hearing of damage. But I don’t think it will effect any cruises. At least two comfirmed dead. But it happened in the evening and will need to wait till am to assess all the damage. How long have you lived in Haiti? Labadee has always been a part of Haiti not unless it somehow got chopped off. Mike had a military coworker that was killed in the Hotel Montana during the 2010 earthquake. My hopes and thoughts go out to all involved in the horrible situation. Edited October 7, 2018 by ReneeFLL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted October 7, 2018 #21 Share Posted October 7, 2018 How long have you lived in Haiti? Labadee has always been a part of Haiti not unless it somehow got chopped off. Hmmm...maybe the earthquake broke off the small peninsula and sent it floating out to sea. ;) ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfer76 Posted October 7, 2018 #22 Share Posted October 7, 2018 We are sailing out on Saturday and have Labadee on our itinerary. I wonder when RCI will make a statement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TPKeller Posted October 8, 2018 #23 Share Posted October 8, 2018 From the USGS map, it appears that the epicenter of the earthquake was 50 miles west northwest of Labadee. Theron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chellecruise12 Posted October 8, 2018 #24 Share Posted October 8, 2018 We are sailing out on Saturday and have Labadee on our itinerary. I wonder when RCI will make a statement? Us also..Waiting to see if the make the stop there this week.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock the boat Posted October 8, 2018 #25 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Its amazing how reality sets in, we were just there on Friday. A group of us also donated thru Royal when the last quake hit. They helped with the relief efforts and gave us internal contacts to help with our donations. We sailed out of Bayonne and managed to get 3 pallets of supplies together. Our thoughts and Prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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