Hurricane Irma - Buenavista

Tree in the back of the church that was ripped off by the hurricane winds.

We received an e-mail today from Pastor Omar in Buenavista. They were very close to the center of the hurricane wind and rain for 2 days. A lot of the homes and stores have been severely damaged. The wind was so strong that most of the trees in the town are gone.

Although the church building was not damaged, it flooded during the hurricane.  They covered the windows with cardboard, which was all they had.  But the wind blew the cardboard off and rain came in.  It came in through the windows, the electric outlets and the ceiling lights.

They used the church building as shelter for many and are sharing whatever food they have.

People are distraught and without resources. Food was not delivered before the hurricane, so their food supply is low.   They did not receive the eggs that were given to other locations.  The bakery was destroyed by the hurricane, so there is no bread either.

There is no electricity and they have no idea when it will be restored   It could be a month.  Without electricity they cannot pump in water or cook meals. So there is no water to flush toilets or water to drink.

 In the whole town there is one generator at the medical clinic.  The clinic allows people very limited access to their generator to charge cell phones.

We ask for your prayers for the people in Cuba affected by the hurricane.  They do not have the resources we have in the U.S.  Pray for their safety, clarity of mind to make decisions and know what to do, and God's help to them to find their daily sustenance.

They need our help. 

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