Provisional Report on Tropical Storm Isaac Damage…
Reports are coming in from our Sister Churches. As additional reports comes in, we will post them. General Statement - Tropical Storm Isaac passed to the East of all of our Partnership Communities. The heaviest wind and rain was on the East of the storm (toward Port au Prince). Therefore, our Partnership Communities were spared from more serious damage. Of course, this means that many to our East were hit, especially those living in tent/shack communities still from the earthquake. Having said this, after the eye of the storm passed, heavy rains fell throughout the South, Grand Anse, and Nippes regions, the regions where our Partnership Communities are located. We are hearing reports of swollen rivers, and the flooding of the most vulnerable low lying areas. Higher and generally less vulnerable areas have not been affected. Baradere – Pastor has reported significant flooding in the town. The road to Baradere is cut off. Many people had to e...
