The Tribune

By NATARIO McKENZIE

Tribune Business Reporter

nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net

Long Island’s Flying Fish Marina fared relatively well compared to other structures during Hurricane Joaquin, its representatives confirmed yesterday to Tribune Business. While unable to state an opening date, they said: “We are going to work to achieve that goal as quickly as possible”.

Wendy Edler, who represents the Flying Fish Marina’s US owner, said: “The Flying Fish Marina did fairly well and we are still assessing the damage, but hope to be open for business very soon.

“Though I cannot give an exact date, we are going to work to achieve that goal as quickly as possible.  Our concern is with our employees, their families and the community to make sure all are safe, and doing all we can during this difficult time.”

Mrs Edler added: “I personally was only able to see a small area of Long Island, and the amount of damage is devastating. Speaking to several residents, the stories are heartbreaking.  

“There are still many areas that are inaccessible due to flooding, and the roadways are covered with downed power poles, utility lines and debris.  

“I did speak with administrator Bethel, and she along with other members of the community have set up a base of operations at the Clarence Town Community Centre, and are doing all they can to distribute supplies that have been received and assist anyone in need,” she said.

“There has - and continues to be - a tremendous amount of aid and support coming from all different areas, and it is needed; it truly is a state of emergency.  The countless hours that have been put into the effort to help these areas is something to behold.”

Earlier this week,  operators of the well-known Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort in Stella Maris told Tribune Business they were “amazed and incredibly thankful” that it had sustained very little damage during Hurricane Joaquin.

Susan Barcham, corporate affairs director for the Oak Bay Marine Group, operator of the property, told Tribune Business: “We are amazed and incredibly thankful that Cape Santa Maria sustained relatively little damage during Hurricane Joaquin.