Does anyone know how Port Canaveral held up?

[perditax]

Disclaimer: I've been 'shamed' on other boards for asking about this. I don't have a PC cruise scheduled or anything, the eyewall just looked pretty close to it a few hours ago and I'm interested in how the actual port structure held up. It doesn't mean I don't feel for the people in Haiti and elsewhere, or that I'm not worried about the other potential impacts and flooding.

I can't find any imagery of PC or that part of FL at all today--when I go to weather or news sites, it's mostly all footage of news anchors/mets standing in front of a green screen, and of course the webcams are down.

I didn't put this in the main hurricane thread because it seems that has mostly been people talking about the logistics of canceled/changed cruises.

Thanks in advance.

 

[lanejudy]

These are a couple of posts on the 'Matthew the "Second"' thread...

No first hand experience because we evacuated inland from Cape Canaveral and will try to return later today to our place near the Port...
BUT a friend send me a video of A1A this morning and there is power in the area of the cruise hotels (Radisson, etc) and A1A is clear of serious debris. Cars are driving all the way down to Cocoa Beach with no problems.
We are very happy about this - we expected total devastation - and this is the best possible news. Sure, it appears plenty of damage at Fishlips and surrounding restaurants next to the water but hopefully it means things can return to some degree of normality rather soon near the Port!

We are very happy with the limited info we have at this time.

My friend just drove out to the Disney terminal 8 and he saw nothing that concerned him except a few portable road signs that were blown over!
So, the main roads A1A and terminal access roads are basically clear with no downed power lines and obstacles! Just some standing water because it is still raining. Traffic lights are working (most anyway).
Many restaurant signs are down (Preacher Bar, etc) and we heard some roofs caved in (Winn-Dixie in Cocoa Beach) but so far we are cautiously optimistic for Cape Canaveral and the cruise terminal areas!

 

[ilovetexas]

I was watching John Heald's morning FB update (brand ambassador for Carnival) and in the comments people were saying the roof was ripped off of FishLips. I know that's not specific to your question about the port, necessarily, but since people go there so much I thought I'd mention it.

 

[jlemieu1]

The web cam is back up. http://www.portcanaveralwebcam.com/

 

[jlemieu1]

They are currently using it to inspect for damage

 

[perditax]

Thanks for the replies! Sorry if this really was an unneeded thread, I was just surprised at how hard a time I was having finding news.

 

[HappilyEverAfter80]

My coworker has family in Cocoa Beach and they said this morning that it hasn't been that bad. Strong winds and power is out (city shut it down supposedly) but as far as the surge level it was not nearly as high as predicted. Which is good news. Hope no more damage. I'm relieved for everyone down there.

 

[jlynch924]

I was watching John Heald's morning FB update (brand ambassador for Carnival) and in the comments people were saying the roof was ripped off of FishLips. I know that's not specific to your question about the port, necessarily, but since people go there so much I thought I'd mention it.

From what someone on another thread said, the roof that came off Fishlips is an awning, not the actual roof.

 

[hubbard53]

From what someone on another thread said, the roof that came off Fishlips is an awning, not the actual roof.

but it sounds so much more dramatic if you call it a roof!

 

[ilovetexas]

From what someone on another thread said, the roof that came off Fishlips is an awning, not the actual roof.

Good to know!

 

[jlynch924]

but it sounds so much more dramatic if you call it a roof!

You must be in the media.

 

[aladdin94]

Cannot verify sources, but some reports inform that PC area sustained some damage, but nothing that can't be repaired within 48 hours.

 

[FigmentSpark]

Disclaimer: I've been 'shamed' on other boards for asking about this. I don't have a PC cruise scheduled or anything, the eyewall just looked pretty close to it a few hours ago and I'm interested in how the actual port structure held up. It doesn't mean I don't feel for the people in Haiti and elsewhere, or that I'm not worried about the other potential impacts and flooding.

I can't find any imagery of PC or that part of FL at all today--when I go to weather or news sites, it's mostly all footage of news anchors/mets standing in front of a green screen, and of course the webcams are down.

I didn't put this in the main hurricane thread because it seems that has mostly been people talking about the logistics of canceled/changed cruises.

Thanks in advance.

Sorry to hear you're being shamed for asking such a question. There are horrible results of this hurricane and we all feel for those who have lost everything or worse, people they love. But that doesn't mean we can't worry about those that may or may not have lost less or facilities that feed the local economy at home. One shouldn't have to grade one's concerns/prayers for others.

 

[hudsosa]

On the facebook page for Fishlips there's a live video posted from 4 hours ago.

 

[lillygator]

daytona speedway is under water!!

 

[Hillbeans]

daytona speedway is under water!!

It looks like that photo was from 2009, if you're talking about the Jim Cantore one.....

 

[Capt_BJ]

I'm a local

in general people are breathing a sigh of relief as we dodged a bullet with this one. About 1/2 of the county has no power ... that's the big issue. Right now all the bridges from the mainland to the barrier islands (where the port is) are closed pending inspection for damage. Folks on the beach can drive A1A (altho asked not to for there ARE downed power lines) but if not on the beach ya can't get there for now. It is expected the bridges will open later today as FDOT is on the way. FWIW the city turned off WATER not POWER to the beach side. This was done to ensure no contamination occurred if the flooding expected, happened. It did not and the water is back on.

CG and pilots must survey the port for safety of navigation ... are buoys and marker OK, is there any silting that changed channel depths. FWIW Port of Miami opened a lil while ago and there are already 3 ships in, point being this had to be done there too and if there is no damage the port can reopen pretty fast.

 

[perditax]

Sorry to hear you're being shamed for asking such a question. There are horrible results of this hurricane and we all feel for those who have lost everything or worse, people they love. But that doesn't mean we can't worry about those that may or may not have lost less or facilities that feed the local economy at home. One shouldn't have to grade one's concerns/prayers for others.

I agree--it's a sticky situation. I know a lot of people HAVE had cruises (and travel and lots of money) affected by the storm, and that it can seem very 'first world problem' when compared to the situation in Haiti. But we all have the cards we were dealt, and one person's problems may be different from another's--but they're still problems.

As far as my original post, I'm just interested in how the cruise ports are built in terms of hurricane-proofing, because I have an 'engineering' sort of mind. But I can be interested in that while also worrying about my friends in SoFla, and the coastline of my own state (NC).

 

[eskimoinparadise]

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I agree--it's a sticky situation. I know a lot of people HAVE had cruises (and travel and lots of money) affected by the storm, and that it can seem very 'first world problem' when compared to the situation in Haiti. But we all have the cards we were dealt, and one person's problems may be different from another's--but they're still problems.

As far as my original post, I'm just interested in how the cruise ports are built in terms of hurricane-proofing, because I have an 'engineering' sort of mind. But I can be interested in that while also worrying about my friends in SoFla, and the coastline of my own state (NC).

Per Florida building code, MPH minimums are PC 130+, PE (FLL) 140+, and Miami 150+

 

[Dug720]

I agree--it's a sticky situation. I know a lot of people HAVE had cruises (and travel and lots of money) affected by the storm, and that it can seem very 'first world problem' when compared to the situation in Haiti. But we all have the cards we were dealt, and one person's problems may be different from another's--but they're still problems.

As far as my original post, I'm just interested in how the cruise ports are built in terms of hurricane-proofing, because I have an 'engineering' sort of mind. But I can be interested in that while also worrying about my friends in SoFla, and the coastline of my own state (NC).

And Cuba. And the Bahamas. And other islands in the Caribbean. It's not just Haiti - we just don't hear about Cuba as much in the US but I know for a fact from someone on the current Fathom cruise that they were having a sea day and going back to Havana because of damage on the Eastern side of the island (where Santiago is).

As far as hurricane-proofing, I don't know the specifics but I am sure they have pretty strict building codes.