San Carlos by Steve Smersh
The storm made landfall in the afternoon of Wednesday October 2nd, as a Category 1 hurricane between Puerto San Andresito and San Jaunico, a sparsely populated area of fishing villages on the Pacific coast of the peninsula. It skirted the peninsula's main resorts and then weakened to a tropical storm.
The heavy rainfall of Jimena caused flash floods and mudslides, destroying and damaging property, roads and lives. Northern Baja California Sur and southern Sonora some of the hardest hits areas.
Satellite image of Jimena over Baja:
Loreto / Mulege UpdateThis is a note of thanks to those who gave to help victims of Hurricane Jimena. The final load of clothes, bedding, food and sundries went to Mulege today. Last Friday two loads left; one up to San Javier, and the other to Santa Rosalia. Money donated to the cause bought bottled water, and staples like beans, flour, root vegetables, soap and Clorox. We received 1500 pesos last week, and 1100 pesos this week....purchasing the staples locally also helps those businesses who are struggling in this slow season. Spending money and dispensing donated goods is a responsibility that we took seriously. We wanted to be sure that those who received your generosity were the ones who most needed it. We also wanted to keep and post a list of donor names, and that got away from us as sacks, bags, and boxes came in too quickly . Rather than leaving anyone unthanked, we will make it a general thank-you to all of you. You know who you are, and we hope that you feel good today, knowing that you helped make someone just a little happier. Thank you! Submitted by: Jaime Cayuela and Alberto Perez Provided by Lynn Hamman / Loreto Community |
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