Westin St John [Master Thread] - Part 2 (June 2014 and forward)

[DavidnRobin]

Here was H.Marilyn's path and strength (1995). It was a Cat 2 when it hit USVI and never became more than Cat 3.
Never hit Mainland US - so many have never heard of it's destruction.

Irma will be a Cat 5...

 

[SandyPGravel]

Is Marilyn the storm that took out the Christ of the Caribbean peace hill statue?

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[DavidnRobin]

H. Marilyn photo - WSJ location (pre-Westin - 1995)

 

[DavidnRobin]

Is Marilyn the storm that took out the Christ of thr Carribean peace hill statue?

Yes

 

[SandyPGravel]

H. Marilyn photo - View attachment 4663 WSJ location (whatever it was in 1995)

WOW!

 

[DavidnRobin]

Marilyn photos....
Wood houses were destroyed
Trees stripped
Coast Guard try to head full force into Marilyn in CA Harbor

Cat 2/3... ?

Glad WSJ-VGV has Hurricane Insurance - hope we don't need it.

 

[cubigbird]

Yikes! Here's hoping that the resort has been updated stronger since 1995 and that there is good hurricane insurance in place for ALL of the resort phases! Hopefully with the resort being on the hill and facing south it reduces potential for flooding and destruction.

 

[DavidnRobin]

I do not recall hearing that other phases have Hurricane Insurance - this is policy that WSJ-HOA purchased separately (as per VGV HOA Owner newsletter).

 

[cubigbird]

You would think that hurricane insurance would be mandatory. It's like not having flood insurance in a FEMA flood plane. Without it there could be a total uninsured loss, requiring the levying of hefty unaffordable SA or total rebuild of a resort, and I can't imagine owners footing that. It would be stupid not to have it considering the island location vs typical hurricane paths.

 

[DavidnRobin]

You would think that hurricane insurance would be mandatory. It's like not having flood insurance in a FEMA flood plane. Without it there could be a total uninsured loss, requiring the levying of hefty unaffordable SA or total rebuild of a resort, and I can't imagine owners footing that. It would be stupid not to have it considering the island location vs typical hurricane paths.

In looking into this - in regards to VGV - here is an excerpt from VGV HOA newsletter (Sept 2016).

Can anyone shed clarity?


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[cubigbird]

Looks like that deductible might get to kick in here. Here's to minimal damage and no special assessments on the horizon! Irma could potentially demolish the entire resort like Wilma did in Cancun and Odile in Cabo.

 

[okwiater]

Looks like that deductible might get to kick in here. Here's to minimal damage and no special assessments on the horizon! Irma could potentially demolish the entire resort like Wilma did in Cancun and Odile in Cabo.

Yeah, it's not looking good. I guess the silver lining would be that maybe Building 41 & 42 pool villa owners would finally get that permanent wall between the bedrooms?

 

[okwiater]

In looking into this - in regards to VGV - here is an excerpt from VGV HOA newsletter (Sept 2016).

Can anyone shed clarity?

This sounds to me more like VGV is saving for the potential outlay of the deductible rather than having procured an exclusive hurricane insurance policy. Like cubigbird, I am incredulous that the other phases would not have hurricane insurance. Granted, there could certainly be a special assessment, but would Vistana really risk a total loss on a property that is in active development and sales? Anything is possible, but it doesn't pass the smell test.

 

[GrayFal]

Keeping all the staff and their families in my thoughts today. Many travel from STT daily to work - and I suspect the harbor is closed by now.

 

[okwiater]

Keeping all the staff and their families in my thoughts today. Many travel from STT daily to work - and I suspect the harbor is closed by now.

Yes, it was closed yesterday. I echo your thoughts for the people of the island. Hope everyone stays safe -- the buildings can be rebuilt.

 

[SLC]

Yes, it was closed yesterday. I echo your thoughts for the people of the island. Hope everyone stays safe -- the buildings can be rebuilt.

A view from earlier this morning, interesting to see: http://www.soggydollar.com/webcam

 

[canesfan]

I've been watching the News of St. John FB updates. It's definitely getting worse. The Weather Center has the eye predicted as 100-80 miles away from STT and possibly passing over STT & STJ


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[SandyPGravel]

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[lizap]

Am I missing it or is there no mention of resort closure/Irma on the website?

 

[NNerland]

Not looking good -- From "News of St John" Blog

Wednesday 12:10 p.m.
September 6, 2017 • 51 Comments


The winds are really picking up. They’re also starting to swirl. We’ve been able to go outside most of the day due to the wind direction. We are now all inside hunkered down.

We hear the storm has shifted and that St. John will now get a direct hit. We can see that trees have already fallen, and the roof has come off one of our favorite restaurants.

I will continue to update as long as I can. To be honest, I am stunned that I still have internet.

This island will likely see mass destruction. That is difficult to write, but it is real. But we will rebuild. We will come back. We will be strong. We will show you the best of humanity.

So what do we need from you? We need to you to come back. We need your love. We need your support. We need you now more than ever.

As I have said several times, thank you. I appreciate each and everyone of you. Thank you for loving me. Thank you for loving this website. And most importantly, thank you for loving St. John.

 

[canesfan]

Am I missing it or is there no mention of resort closure/Irma on the website?

There was, it said you would get your Staroptions returned and waive cancellation fees. The ports were closed to STT and STJ and advised all to leave. It was posted in the thread upwards and also Denise posted on a separate thread yesterday.

 

[cubigbird]

This sounds to me more like VGV is saving for the potential outlay of the deductible rather than having procured an exclusive hurricane insurance policy. Like cubigbird, I am incredulous that the other phases would not have hurricane insurance. Granted, there could certainly be a special assessment, but would Vistana really risk a total loss on a property that is in active development and sales? Anything is possible, but it doesn't pass the smell test.

According to the STJ docs there is mention of payment of insurance premium (to include hurricane) as part of the yearly assessment but there are no further specifics. I think it would be negiglent and a breach of fiduciary capacity (for the benefit of the owners) to not carry such coverage. Hurricanes coming through this alley is not historically new.

 

[DavidnRobin]

Guess we are going to find out - STJ is in path


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[canesfan]

From the News of St. John FB page

News of St. John
Just now ·
Papa News here
I just got a text from Jenn she said the winds are at 133 mph she and her friends are safe She fears the Island is being destroyed
( im not a writer )

 

[DavidnRobin]

Guess we are going to find out - STJ is in path


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