Regarding the recent tropical storm, our staff and their families are doing well and nothing wrong to report. We thank our Lord for His kindness and protection. Most of churches we work with are also doing well. The storm winds were low enough not to cause too much damage. We worry about the amount of rain and opportunity for flood in the rural and urban areas. So far the main destruction was made to the agriculture in the Southwest part of the country affecting the economy of a lot of poor farmers in that region.

There were about 514 families taken to schools and churches for spending the night for their protection, many lost many of their little things in the houses such as mattresses and beds. There are over 1.5 million residents without electricity and running water but this should be resolve within days.

Today we have a beautiful sunny day and everyone is returning to normal activities. Most people spent the last two days protecting themselves and their families.

We Praise God for His continue Care and Protection for the Dominican people.

Shalom,

Carlos Pimentel Sánchez
Country Director, Dominican Republic