The Belize district, some areas of which had been evacuated yesterday, was left unscathed in the wake of the hurricane. As it became apparent that the district was not in Iris’s path, some evacuees from the outer cayes, took shelter in the hotels. On Tuesday night there were reports of a little rain and high tides.

By daybreak Tuesday, however, everything had started to return to normal. Hotels in Belize City are fully functional. All highways are accessible with no reports of flooding. The International Airport is operating as normal. Hotels are reporting a return to normal occupancy and are ready to take your booking.

Spanish Caye, located 10 miles East-South East of Belize, states that their cabañas, which were constructed over the sea, received no structural damages.

Rural areas of the district report that the rivers, that rose immediately following the passing of the storm, have now leveled off and are expected to recede within the next few days.

Information for this report was provided by the following:

SeaSports Belize - 10/16/2001
SeaSports Belize was not affected by Iris at all. Our dive sites on the barrier reef east of Belize City are likewise unnaffected. The diving is wonderful as usual. LAWetrhus@excite.com

Belize Biltmore Plaza - 10/09/2001
The Belize Biltmore Plaza is happy to report that we suffered no damages and are back in business. biltmore@btl.net

Belize River Lodge - 10/09/2001
We're located on the Belize River and have experienced no flooding or any damages. info@belizeriverlodge.com

Birds Eye View Lodge - 10/09/2001
No damages. We expect to be operating normally by the end of this week. birdseye@btl.net

Great House Inn - 10/09/2001
We're perfect, still booking, no damages to the hotel, no flooding. greathouse@btl.net

Radisson Fort George Hotel - 10/09/2001
We evacuated as a precaution but are now fully back on track with normal occupancy. rdfgh@btl.net

Spanish Bay - 10/09/2001
We're located over the seas on Spanish Lookout Caye, 10 miles South-East of Belize City and we expect to be fully functional by the end of the weak. There were no structural damages and today the sun is out. sbrturton@btl.net

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