The Cayo District is back to normal, as Iris left them unscathed. In fact, many people from the coast were evacuated here for shelter because of its high mountaneous terrain. Most resorts were fully functional during the storm and catered to many people.

This western part of the country experienced little winds and moderate rainfall. There are no reports of any serious injuries or damages. Water, and telephone services were available throughout the duration of Iris's visit. A power outage was reported during the storm but electricity was restored the very same night. Resorts in different areas of Cayo say that they are open for business and extend a warm welcome to all visitors.

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Clarissa Falls - 10/16/2001
Clarissa Falls continues to be a safe spot in Cayo, Belize. Again we have been spared: all trees are up and so are the cottages. We are fully open for business. In fact, we are open all year round. Come and enjoy safe Clarissa Falls! clarifalls@btl.net

Maya Mountain Lodge - 10/11/2001
It is a beautiful day. Thankfully we were spared any damage at all. We hosted lots of visitors as well as residents of the South who came for refuge. We didn't even get any wind! We look forward to hosting new visitors who will help to rebuild our country's economy. jungle@mayamountain.com

Caves Branch Jungle Lodge - 10/11/2001
We at Caves Branch are fine. In fact we housed a lot of people from Placencia during the storm. We are fully operational at this time. As a precaution, we haven't done any cave tubing this week. But I am sure by next week we will be okay. caves@btl.net

Cahal Pech Village - 10/11/2001
This area was completely safe and out of the storm. We did not even experience major flooding. Our best wishes and prayers go out to guess our brothers in the Placencia, Seine Beight, Monkey River and PG areas. - cahalpech@btl.net

Banana Bank Lodge - 10/10/2001
Banana Bank Lodge & Jungle Equestrian Adventure is grateful to report that we suffered no damage and are open to business as usual. bbl@btl.net

Black Rock Enterprises - 10/10/2001
No winds in San Ignacio - none at all !! We're open for business. blackrock@btl.net

Cayo Adventure Tours - 10/10/2001
Cayo Adventure Tours remains fully operational and is ready to provide services to all our visitors to Belize as well as to the government and people of Belize. cattours@btl.net

The Lodge At Chaa Creek - 10/10/2001
The Lodge at Chaa Creek is operating normally with no effect from the storm. Joining Chaa Creek's guests were guests from the islands and other coastal properties taking shelter inland. reservations@chaacreek.com

Five Sisters Lodge - 10/10/2001
We are glad to say that we did not sustain any damages at all. Only a few showers and minor winds. But that is the lot. fivesislo@btl.net

Aguada Hotel - 10/09/2001
It's just like another day. Tours in the nearby areas are still available and guests are still coming. aguada@btl.net

Blancaneaux Lodge - 10/09/2001
We're still running a 24 hour hotel. The roads are in good condition; electricity and water are back to normal. blodge@btl.net

Crystal Paradise Resort - 10/09/2001
We hosted some people who had evacuated the Cayes. The road is fine and we're fully operational, ready to welcome our visitors. cparadise@btl.net

San Ignacio Resort Hotel - 10/09/2001
In Cayo today, the weather is calm and the sun is out. No damages were sustained and we continued our normal operations during the storm. sanighot@btl.net

Mopan River Resort - 10/09/2001
We experienced light rain and breezy conditions throughout the 8th … We suffered no effects of the storm, whatsoever. We will open for the new season, as scheduled, on November 3rd; space is available. mopanriver@btl.net

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