I have family in Mexico City and St. Croix

[Danmel]

I'm totally freaked out right now. Can't reach anyone, no power. Not on vacation, they live there. Think good thoughts please.

[Warpy]

1. Phone lines are probably jammed tight

When you do get through, they'll probably complain that you woke them up in the middle of the night.

At least I hope that's what happens. Good luck to you and your family.

[lunasun]

2. I hope all are OK. It may take some time to hear from them all but yes you must be in panicyourself

[DonViejo]

3. I have family and friends on the islands of

Vieques and Culebra; I share your concerns and worries.

[benld74]

4. Prayers sent for both families

[BadgerMom]

5. The best thoughts only

I do so hope all are well.

[TNNurse]

6. So sorry for your stress.

Hope all are safe. Please let us know.

[herding cats]

7. My heart and thoughts are with you.

I, too, am all to familiar with what it's like to have family in harms way and not be able to reach them. I know how you feel, and I know the stress you're enduring right now. I'm so deeply sorry you're going through this.

All I can offer is more often than not it's just due to infrastructure being down and you'll be in touch soon. I know that does little to ease your worries or stress, and I wish I could offer more. Sadly, no one can at this point. I wish you and yours the best possible outcomes, and I hope you keep us updated. I'm worried for you now.

[Lucinda]

8. ...

[Danmel]

9. Thanks.

We just found out that the cousins in Mexico City are ok. Frightened, but safe. My mom's family immigrated from Belarus in the 1920s. They couldn't immigrate to the United States because of immigration quotas and settled in Mexico City, where my mother was born. She and her parents immigrated to NY but her Aunt and cousins stayed in Mexico. So I have family there.
And my husband's cousin moved to St. Croix, mostly because he was a pothead beach bum.
No judgment. Just hope he's safe. He kinda doesn't have two nickels to rub together.

[Danmel]

10. Just found out our St Croix family is ok

No power, under a curfew but unharmed. His 20 year old daughter is also ok. Very relieved but incredibly sad for everyone suffering.