Update, Hurricane Irma on St. Maarten.

We know that everyone is concerned about the guests and staff of Divi Little Bay Beach Resort. We appreciate your support and patience during this time.

At 7:30 this morning, we received a short communication from the Resort’s Assistant General Manager, Mr. Thijs Scheepers. He confirmed that all guests were safe in the main building, which is the location of pureocean restaurant. At that point, the first part of the storm had passed and they were preparing for the second half. The main building is the designated shelter under the Resort’s Hurricane Preparedness Plan because of its solid construction, storm protection devices, food and power (from the generator). There was water in some offices and minor flooding in the storerooms but otherwise the building remains strong, and guests are dry and spread out among the meeting rooms and the restaurant. Unfortunately, the generator was not working at the time of the communication. A small number of guests, approximately six rooms, elected not to relocate to the main building. While we do not have any direct information about these guests, we have no reason to believe that they are not safe as well.

As soon as communications are reestablished, we will provide a further update.

Thanks once again for the up to date information. Hope and pray everything continues to go well.

PS: We will be there in 24 days for our 30th time. (Except 1995 of course)

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