Reports in El Siglo on the passing of the Hurricane through Higuey, the main city of the East Coast, reveal that while the city suffered from the downing of electric poles, sign posts and trees, the city is getting back to normal fast due to community efforts. Reports from this city are that most zinc covered houses lost their roofs, but journalist Rafael Alonso reports that spirits are high and there has been much solidarity among neighbors. Dominicans have gathered in the beer bars to enjoy the cool beer after days of long reconstruction efforts. The area continues to be affected by the downing of the telecommunications services.
