Belize - Open or Closed?

[melgray13]

I've been reading conflicting reports about Belize - some say business as usual other say it's closed at least for a couple weeks. What's the real story?

 

We're supposed to be there next week :)

[qaperson]

If you actually make it to Belize please post and let us know!

[Scooter-n-GB]

Belize City, which is somewhat south of where Dean came through (by about 70 miles) , should be good to go, and I have heard that it is. Ambergris Caye, which is MUCH closer to Costa Maya/Chetumal, may have sustained a bit more damage.

 

Here's what Major Tom said:

 

Curtis, by the Grace of God, Hurricane Dean, although lashing our northern areas, which included the Corozal and Orange Walk districts, and Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker, caused no injuries or loss of life, and little physical damage, other than a few bits of roofs blown off some homes, and a few downed power lines, and trees. The emergency organization here, NEMO (National Emergency Organization) went into full gear well before the hurricane came near us, and was fully active during Dean's visit, and is highly active now, after the passage of the hurricane. There were prompt and well organized evacuations of the islands and seashore areas, and hundreds of secure buildings on higher ground were used to shelter people. The authorities here are reporting little chance of much flooding, other than some water breaking past the shores, and a little over riverbanks. A national local radio, telecommunications, and road transportation system kicked in to good value. There is complete contact among the population, and other interrupted services are being brought back to normal swiftly. Tourists are allready pouring back into the island areas and coastal hotels, and land, air and sea transportation are running steadily. Belize will be more than ready to resume cruise activity for the coming week (we expect visits on Tuesday and Thursday of next week), with the cruise terminal operating fully and efficiently. Belize is upbeat, and the weather looks to be fantastic, so COME ON DOWN!!!!

 

Regards,

 

Major Tom, Belize