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sheet metal from the roofs and walls of many of the buildings. The

stores warehouse (Bldg 37), new reefer bank (Bldg 544), and the “‘W
House” female/guest quarters (Bldg 676) were totally demolished.

The worst was over by noonthat day, and the ‘“‘all clear’ signal

sounded. Forty-knot winds, heavy rains, and high-surf condit
continued until 1600 hours. During this period, initial damage estim
were made. There were very minor injuries to two personnel. Prof
damage at Japtan and Lojwa was minor. Damage at Enewetak Camp
massive. Life-support systems were out with no power and no
pressure. To minimize the impact at Enewetak, return of personns
Lojwa Camp was expedited.
Several empty refrigerated shipping containers were on hand awa
transportation to Hawaii. To save as much frozen foodaspossible, t
were pressed into service until the electrical distribution system coul
repaired. Eighty percent of the freeze and chill subsistence was sa

Army portable generators wereairlifted from Hawaii to augment t

available on the atoll and to provide emergency power for communica!
and life-support systems. The Military Affiliate Radio Station antenna

jury-rigged to provide emergency communications until the military r

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teletype system could be repaired. Storm recovery assistance was obta
from Kwajalein Missile Range, which provided several port
generators, and from Johnston Atoll, which provided equipment
personnel to assist in repair of storm damage.

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