We wanted to give you an update on Hurricane Matthew which is expected to hit the southwestern peninsula of Haiti on Monday evening. Winds are beginning to pick up in Port-au-Prince this afternoon and cloudiness is rolling in. We expect tropical storm conditions to begin tomorrow in our area (Port-au-Prince). We are well prepared to whether a storm like Matthew as we are in a reinforced masonry house in a high elevation. However, others that live in ravines and plains in houses constructed of wood and sheet-metal face dangerous conditions as heavy rains from Matthew will begin in less that twenty-four hours. Thankfully, we are well stocked with food, diesel for the generator, and plenty of electricity in our batteries. We still appreciate your prayers, however. The greatest concern is for the people of Haiti's southwestern coast which will take a direct hit from this category four storm. Very few buildings will be able to resist the flooding and high winds if/when Matthew makes landfall at its current strength. Pray that the storm would move further west in the passage between Haiti and Jamaica. Our Internet may be down for several days so it is possible that we will not be able to update you on the situation in Port-au-Prince. Thanks for your prayers!
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