Sept 8th. As of early this am. Our DR team is safe and sound. Now, the cleanup begins. the DR was spared the worst of Irma but still suffered significant damage. In Sosua there were recorded sustained 65-knot winds for 80 minutes around the middle of yesterday and the peak gust was 86 knots, almost 100 mph. And we were 90 miles from the center of the Hurricane!! But compared to what happened in Barbuda, Anguilla and St Maarten, we are very fortunate, indeed.
Apparently, 90% of structures on Barbuda were destroyed. On Puerto Rico, some areas will be without power for 6 months. Lots of brush and limbs and trees everywhere. The roads are semi-passable. Will report on Luperon as soon as we can, but I'm sure all was fine there.
It goes without saying but worth the comment. We are building extreamly strong and safe villas and structures. Hurricanes are extremely rare in DR, nonetheless we are building with the strong winds and potential in mind.
More to report early next week, when we can physically see the damage and report back. If any of our lot owners are in Florida, get out or get to a safe secure place.