Hurricane Odile Cabo Update

The following information was gathered Sept 19-21, 2014

• The area is under FEDERAL CONTROL until further notice.
• Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) Reopen: September 27
• Cabo San Lucas Airport (CSL) Reopen: October 10*
• Power Restored: 45%
• Water Restored: Complete Monday or Tuesday (Mostly Restored)
• Phone - Landlines Restored: Completed
• Internet Restored: Completed
• Garbage Pick-Up: Resumed
• Most Hotels Reopening: See comprehensive list below
• Bisbee's Tournament: On as Scheduled Oct 17
• * The CSL Airport reports on their Facebook page they have been operating daytime since Sept 17.
• "Locals News"
• CABO FUERTE and things are coming together faster than many thought possible. Power, gas stations are open. Banks opening today Mon Sept 22nd
• “The Mexican Army doing a sensational job of cleaning up and getting food and water to people in need. Community kitchens have opened up in several areas". Pisces Sportfishing

9/20/14 Airports

• The Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) did not suffer runway/infrastructure damage. There was damage to terminals and control tower. Now closed for repairs. Projected to open Sept 26, 2014.
• The smaller CSL Airport did not suffer damage to the runways – operational daytime only.

Utilites

• More than 1500 CFE (Electrical) workers working to restore power - Power has already been restored to 65% of Los Cabos.
• Telmex restored telecommunications (telephone, internet) to 100% of the area and no more lines at the gas stations.
• Water has been restored to about 40% of normal capacity. They are testing the desalination plant and expect full water recovery this week.

Security

• After a couple of days of much publicized looting of stores, official sources report things are under control with over 1500 military units keeping the peace. Rumors of a jailbreak were just that – untrue rumors.

Businesses Update

• Baja Cantina Marina, Mango Cantina, La Davina, Cabo Cantina, Solomon's Landing, Mango Deck, Cabo Blue and Captain Tony's are serving food, drinks, smiles and hugs. Many other restaurants will remain closed until tourists return as majority of their guests were tourists. Beach vendors being spotted again.
• 6 bank branches have reopened – plus 3 ATMs. Several gas stations are open. 6 of 19 grocery and department stores have reopened, including Wal-Mart.
• MOST Cabo San Lucas fishing charters are ready to go fishing. Just waiting for the Port Captain to give the all clean PORT OPEN.
• Now that power has been restored to the IGY Marina, cleanup can begin.
• East Cape and La Paz report mostly clean up of flying debris and are mostly back to normal operations.

Humanitarian

• Hundreds of tons of food and water have arrived to the area – brought in by land and sea and are being distributed. The Mexican CRUZ ROJA Red Cross is leading the effort together with the military. There are thousands of homeless in the colonies.
• For ways to help the colonies, check with Trip Advisor PROJECT SMILES COLONIES RELIEF spearheaded by “Tooley”International Community Foundation –has collected $21,295.00 in 5 Days
• Sarahuaro Community –has collected $19.635.00 in 5 Days
• Bisbee's Hurricane Relief – has collected $40,000.00 in 4 Days + $250k from Bisbees
• Cabo Magic Sportfishing – If you wish to make a donation directly to a specific captain, mate, or other person associated with Cabo Magic please contact Lori. International Vonage 619-819-8634 USA Tollfree 888-475-5337 MX Tollfree 800-161-4879.
• As soon as Cabo is ready to welcome you, there is no better way to support the recovery than with your visit.

Alphabetical Listing of Hotel Damage & Reopening Update as of Sept 20, 2014

• Bahia Hotel - Only minimal damage. Oct 30 "or sooner"
• Barcelo Grand Faro - Still Assessing. Tentatively Sept 22
• Cabo Azul - December
• Cabo Pulmo Resort - Minimal damage. Operational
• Cabo Villas - Minimal damage. Sept 27
• Capella Pedral - Oct 1
• Casa Dorada - Oct 9
• Club Cascadas - Oct 15
• Club Regina - Oct 31
• Dreams - Cosmetic damage and debris - No structural damages. Oct 15
• East Cape Resorts - Minor damage - fully operational
• East Cape RV – Three trees down - no major damage to trailers or palapas - no damage to boats
• Esperanza - October 13
• Fiesta Americana - Nov 15 for big corporate group - Nov 23 for individual reservations
• Finisterra (Sandos) - Tentative date of October 1
• Grand Mayan - Significant damage. Closed for approx 2 months
• Grand Solmar - Oct 22
• Hacienda Beach Club - Oct 15
• Hacienda del Mar - Oct 31
• Hacienda Encantada - Oct 15
• Hilton Los Cabos - Still Assessing
• Holiday Inn – Nov 1st
• Hotel Los Pescadores - Closed for a week or so
• Hyatt Place - Oct17
• Hyatt Ziva – Oct 17
• Las Ventanas - Assessing damage. Update to be released Sept 22
• Los Barriles - Minor damage. Fully operational
• Los Cabos Golf Resort - Closed for 2 weeks for clean-up
• Marina Fiesta - Oct 15
• ME Cabo - Oct 16
• Melia Real - Oct 15
• One & Only Palmilla - Oct 15
• Playa Grande - Oct 22
• Pueblo Bonito Blanco (Los Cabos) - No structural damage - Oct 1
• Pueblo Bonito Montecristo - No structural damage. Oct 1
• Pueblo Bonito Rose - No structural damage. Oct 1
• Pueblo Bonito Pacifica - No structural damage. Oct 1
• Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach - No structural damage. Oct 1
• Quinta del Sol - Oct 22
• Rancho Leonero - Minimal damage. Fully operational
• Riu Palace - No official word at the time of this writing
• Riu Santa Fe - Significant damage. No official info at the time of this writing
• Royal Decameron - Oct 17
• Royal Solaris - Oct 10
• Secrets Marquis - Cosmetic damage – No serious structural damages. Oct 15
• Secrets Puerto Los Cabos - Cosmetic damage - No structural damage. Oct 15
• Sheraton - Significant damage. Closed until "at least" October 31
• Solmar - Oct 22
• Villa del Arco - Oct 1
• Villa del Palmar - Oct 1
• Villa La Estancia - Oct 1
• Westin - Oct 31
• Worldmark Coral Baja - Jan 31
• Wyndham - Oct 1
• Zoetry - Oct 15