Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Cyclone Pam 3/16

So grateful to have made it all the way to Epau Village this afternoon, via Eton as well. I was able to use a motor bike (thanks Houghton Gretchen Richards, soooo hope you guys are okay!!!) as Teouma bridge washed out with only a narrow passage open to foot traffic. To our knowledge, lives were spared in these two areas, but the physical devastation was great. No house went unscathed, and many were totally flattened (including Arthur and Rosie's in Epau). Both church building roofs sustained heavy damage. We are able to send supplies in a day or two. They have produce that fell from the trees, etc for the next few days, but will need a lot of assistance after that. They were in good spirits generally, but shell-shocked. Most of them in Epau survived because the whole village took shelter in the classroom. Most are still sleeping there at night, piecing their houses back together as they can during the day. 
We still have several from Etas with us each night. We shuttle them to the village in the mornings to rebuild and pick them up for dinner, showers and sleep each evening. I was able to buy a large generator and diesel(truck) and unleaded (generator, moto) this morning, so we are providing some power for ourselves, them, and some neighbors. 
Thanks so much for your thoughts and prayers. As soon as we have updated info on Relief Finances, we will let you know. Pray for us all. ~E

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