Latest News | Hurricane Irma and Earthquake in Mexico ??????

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Latest News | Hurricane Irma and Earthquake in Mexico

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Hurricane Irma: the Hurricane, which touched land on September 5, 2017, is one of the most powerful in the Atlantic. He has already ravaged many Caribbean Islands. According to reports that have been received so far, no brother has been killed or injured. A Kingdom Hall in la désirade (Guadalupe), a Kingdom Hall in San Bartolomé and an Assembly Hall in San Martin have been damaged.

The Island of Barbuda has been one of the most affected. It is estimated that 50 per cent of the inhabitants of the island have become homeless. The government has ordered to evacuate all people, including 11 of our brothers, and to take them to the Island of Antigua as a preventive measure, as hurricane José is expected to hit the Caribbean this weekend.

The Brothers have launched several initiatives to take care of relief efforts while Hurricane Irma continues to move towards the Bahamas, Cuba and the South-East of the United States. This includes the search for accommodation for the brothers who can be evicted.

Earthquake In Mexico: last Thursday, September 7, an earthquake of magnitude 8,2 shook the South Pacific Coast of Mexico. It is the most powerful earthquake in Mexico over the last century, and at least 45 people have died. Unfortunately, we have received confirmation that a brother and two sisters have lost their lives.

In addition, the first reports indicate that the houses of many brothers and several Kingdom Halls have been damaged or destroyed. Damage has also occurred in two Assembly Halls of the State of Chiapas. More detailed assessments are being carried out.

We continue to pray for our brothers and sisters, sure that Jehovah will comfort them and give them strength (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17).

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