In the wake of hurricane "David," the island of Dominica lies devastated. Nevertheless, the latest news from Mr. Stan Bass, Regional Director for the Caribbean, is that the 20 members on the island miraculously escaped with their lives and that they are "O.K." However, several reported losing the roofs off their houses.
News sources on nearby islands state that it is probable that Dominica will have no electricity, phone or running water services until the end of the year. The banana and coconut crops upon which the island depends for income have been ruined for at least 2 years. Gas (petrol) supplies are nearly exhausted and so, even if someone could get into the airport, they may not be able to travel further except on foot, and the capital, Roseau, is on the other side of the island.
The water shortage brings fear of cholera and typhoid because of streams polluted with animal carcasses. Mr. Bass is trying to find alternative means to get there to evaluate the needs of our members.
Please pray for their safety, health and well-being, especially during this period of isolation for them. Pray also for our three members in the Dominican Republic. They live in a remote area, without phone services, and we have no news of them yet. It appears to be an area not hardest hit by the hurricane, so we hope they have survived intact.
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