"The call I had this evening was worrying, more so than previous calls. There is looting by gangs of houses in St Georges, vigilante groups are forming to protect themselves and property, there is no water and food is in short supply. This all would fit with a picture of total devastation and complete loss of law and order. Grenada needs help now."
"Looting has been widespread and gangs armed with machetes have forced off-campus students from their homes and they've taken everything (this from every off-campus student able to make it back to campus).
There is a 24-hour curfew on the island. The students are doing their own cooking and security. There is a minimum amount of food and no water to drink or in the bathrooms. Again, she said there is NO WATER, this is not the same information the school is putting out. She said the school and government have done nothing to help to this point, the students are doing everything. The school is trying to get charter flights to ecvacuate the students. She said the students and school know they can't stay."
"90% of the island is reported to have been demolished by Ivan. 20 deaths. Buildings have been flattened and/or their roofs blown away by the force of Ivan's winds which have been said to have reached strength of approx. 90 mph. Major buildings and Public facilities have been damaged. The Nutmeg plantations which is a major income earner for Grenadians have been flattened. Spices and tourism are the onky industry and now they are both gone. Electricity, Water and Telephone communications are out in the majority of the island. Limited cell service is available. Further damage assessments are currently in progress. Looting is a major concern. People are trying to secure their possessions. Law and Order needs to be restored. Volunteers are concerned re: their safety whilst in Grenada. Their Prison was demolished and all the prisoners (including murderers, lifers) are now "on the loose".
http://www.stormcarib.com/reports/2004/grenada.shtml