Church to assist victims of flooding in Honduras
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A shipload of Church humanitarian supplies earmarked to aid drought victims in Honduras will also be distributed to victims of recent flooding in the Central American country.
Severe inundations along the coastal areas of northern Honduras late last month prompted the evacuation of scores of Church members. The flooding claimed the lives of several Hondurans, although no Church members or missionaries were harmed. Many members found shelter from the storms in meetinghouses in La Lima and La Ceiba.
"The Church also provided some funds for immediate response on the ground to care for some immediate needs," said Craig Knight of the Church's Welfare Department.
The heavy storms also impacted some areas of neighboring Nicaragua, but not the extent felt in Honduras.
A large shipment of food, medicine, clean water and other relief supplies were expected to reach Honduras, via sea, on Nov. 21. Ironically, the humanitarian shipment was dispatched prior to the flooding to assist Hondurans battling drought, Brother Knight noted.
He said there were reports of flood victims in Honduras who have been driven to high ground and who lack food and potable water. Some may also be in need of shelter. Brother Knight said the Church would likely be involved in providing tents.
The humanitarian shipments to Honduras will be used to provide relief to members and others alike, he added.
Meanwhile, the Church continues to send assistance to drought-afflicted areas throughout Central America. Aid is also being shipped to areas of Belize still struggling with the aftermath of Hurricane Iris, which hit Oct. 8.
