To billhold - As far as current estimates predict, Punta Gorda will most likely not experience the full force of this storm. That far South region will probably experience some wind and rain, though, so flooding during the next day or so, is possible. There is a lot of high ground accessible immediately to the West of Punta Gorda, so I would expect that your son and his team were evacuated inland and are completely safe. Your best bet is to contact the US Embassy tomorrow or the following contact in the capital city of Belmopan:
National Emergency Management Organization
(NEMO)
East Block Building
Belmopan City, Cayo
Belize, Central America
Tel: 08-22054 or 08-20995
Fax: 08-22861
Email:
[email protected] Please pass on info. if you get through, Pepper Chastain (
[email protected])