After two weeks of unusually heavy, non-stop rain, our area and much of Luzon island was flooded and declared a state of calamity. This was worse than the flooding after Typhoon Ondoy in 2009, and even deeper water than the flood of 1997. Our former base, (we moved in April) which was under 4 ft of water last October, was inundated with 7 feet of water. Although damage was extensive and many evacuated, no deaths were reported in the Olongapo- Subic area.
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| just north of our house |
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| the market under water |
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| the bridge near our old base |
This was the first time in 5 years that we haven't flooded and instead of being "Flood victims" we were able to organize flood relief efforts. Because of generous donations of a couple individuals, and the cooperation and assistance of Pactec in the Freeport, we responded with two teams to take food, medicines and tarps to those in need. Our youth group also assisted Mercy in Action charity birth center with post flood clean up.
The flood victims were so happy that people would respond with the love of Christ and help them in a practical way.
There is still much to be done. Please keep us in prayer as Project Life continues to do what we can to help.
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| Pactec responded quickly to the need, donating tarp to provide waterproof shelter |
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| we filled these bags with food and toiletries |
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| bagging rice |
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| Fishing village after the storm |
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| a tarp to cover the roof and keep the rain out! |
