Erika Chaves from Nazarene Compassionate Ministries in Haiti shared the following report after Hurricane Irma swept over the country.
Various communities were flooded in the northeast zone of Haiti: Karakol, Folibete, Guanamet, Otwo and Ferye. The district superintendent has been unable to make contact with one church in this zone, which is the church in Wanamet. It has rained heavily in that area. In the Hinche zone there have been significant rains and flooding. The district superintendent and his family are well and grateful for everyone’s prayers.
In the city of Puerto Paz in the Northeast District, District Superintendent Guerrier Ennery and his family are well. Up to now he has not heard any bad reports from the churches in his district. However, he knows that there are many who have taken refuge in the government and UN coordinated shelters. He said that there are some who have lost their crops.
The Lower Northeast District Superintendent Sainlidieu Leger reported from the Jean Rabel zone that his family is well. He said that there have been intermittent rains and winds, but up to now nothing terrible. He will have more information about specific pastors and churches later.
We know that there have been rains in the entire department of Artibonite, but up to now there is not much news from that area. It might be tomorrow before there is more information.
One bit of news was that one of several bridges in the principle route north collapsed, and various organizations have said that it will be difficult to make the connections necessary to repair the bridge. Still, if the water level goes down, vehicles will still be able to cross. Also, the north border with the Dominican Republic was closed because of the damages to the bridge.
Blessings and thanks for your prayers.
How You Can Help
Pray: Please pray for families and individuals affected by Hurricane Irma. Pray especially for those who are have lost their homes. Pray for safety for those in the storm’s path. Pray for those who are most vulnerable, especially senior adults, individuals with disabilities, and people living in poverty. Pray for church leaders and churches responding to the needs around them. To send a prayer or note of encouragement, go to ncm.org/pray.
Give: Churches and individuals around the world can provide support through the Hurricane Irma Response fund.
