Week 56: Hurricane Irma Prep

Jeff contacted us this week via Hangouts & answered our letters, but never got around to sending his group email.  The internet cut out.  The mission president instructed them expect a big storm, but not a direct hit from the hurricane.  They had to get 2 weeks worth of water and non-perishable food for their house.  Here is the letter to the parents from President Santos.

Dear parents and leaders,

As many of you are aware, the Caribbean is expecting a hurricane. We are taking all the precautions necessary for the safety of all of your sons and daughters.  Our area is said to not be in the red zone. As of now, we are expecting rain and stormy weather.

We had a meeting with all the mission leaders and have prepared them to execute emergency plans. We provided them with all the tools and information necessary to be prepared should the storm affect their area. We have notified all missionaries that they need to have nonperishable food and water for the duration of 2 weeks minimum. We have informed them that any extra expenses at this time will be reimbursed. Certain sets of missionaries have been relocated to safer areas to avoid the harsher areas of the storm. They will be staying with other missionaries in a more secure area. Leaders are in charge of calling their assigned missionaries every certain period of time. Bishops and Stake presidents are also aware of the situation and will be attentive to the wellbeing of the missionaries serving in their areas.

Please know that we are doing everything in our power to keep our missionaries safe. I will follow up on their safety as soon as the storm passes. We would appreciate your prayers, as usual. Your missionaries will be communicating with you on their normal preparation day.

Sincerely,

President Santos

Santo Domingo West Mission, Dominican Republic

We're just praying for everyones safety.  I imagine Jeff is thrilled for the storm.  He has a great love for Mother Nature in all her wrath & glory.  I just hope he doesn't do anything crazy.  He is a 19 year old boy who loves to be outside.

Stacey