We have received the following link which provides extensive footage of the impact of Hurricane Irma on Cuba. Thank you to Michael Pollack for this. We are also including below, a brief update in both Spanish and English from Pepe Bringas, Head of the Missionary Development Program for Bishop Griselda.
Video Link (if you are not directed to the site, please copy this address into your browser): http://www.univision.com/temas/cuba
Message from Pepe Bringas:
Dear friends.
I'm making a connection from the Miramar Trade Center,
Claudia, who works with an electric generator has Wifi.
You have seen the news. I do not have much to add.
Unfortunately, as many as 10 people have been died to date.
Thank God the number of victims has not been so great in
comparison with the magnitude of the event.
In the morning we discussed with the Bishop the situation, which is
very serious in Esmeralda, Nuevitas and towns of Matanzas,
including Itabo. We were unable to collect any damage information due to
the lack of telephone communication within those areas.
As soon as basic services are recovered in Havana, above all
electrical, we will proceed to make a diagnosis of the communities
to mobilize emergency aid.
At home all is well. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
abz- Pepe
Queridos amigos.
Estoy logrando una conexión desde el Miramar Trade Center, oficina de
Claudia, que funciona con generador electrico y tiene wifi.
Uds han visto las noticias. No tengo mucho más que añadir.
Lamentablemente se reportan oficialmente hasta ahora diez personas fallecidas.
Gracias a dios el número de víctimas no ha sido tan grande en
comparación con la magnitud del evento.
En la mañana hemos analizado con la Obispa la situación, que se
presenta de gravedad en Esmeralda, Nuevitas y poblados de Matanzas,
incluido Itabo. No hemos podido levantar información de daños debido a
que no hay comunicación telefónica con aquellas áreas.
En cuanto se recuperen los servicios básicos en La Habana, sobre todo
eléctrico, procederemos a realizar un diagnóstico de las comunidades
para movilizar ayuda de emergencia.
En casa todos bien. Gracias por sus pensamientos y oraciones.
abz- Pepe