Even this morning, we continue to feel the aftershocks from the earthquakes last evening.
We rejoice that we have heard from the Canada that Carl & Maya Gilles and their household are fine. As yet we have no contact with them directly.
Anse-a-Galets is unusually quiet today; many have received word of the devastation and loss of family in Port-au-Prince. At this point the wharf is closed allowing no water traffic to leave the island.
There are some unconfirmed reports of death on LaGonave in some of the mountain regions, but nothing like the devastation that Port-au-Prince is experiencing.
All Wesleyan hospital patients slept in the tin roof clinic building or in the yard because they were afraid to be in the cement roofed hospital.
We are concerned about food and potable water for those in Port-au-Prince. We here on LAG will begin conserving fuel by turning off generators.
We are also concerned about a breakdown in social order, which will depend largely on the extent of the international humanitarian response to this disaster. Communication is virtually impossible in the country except satellite internet.
If you or people you know would like to give to Haiti Relief please go to the following website and follow the directions. There will be much to do in the coming weeks and months. http://www.wesleyan.org/doc/news_article?id=658&src=news
