Days of Mourning for El Salvador…
A horrible tragedy for El Salvador, as the death toll rises to at least 130. Thousands of people are living in shelters, and many areas are without electricity and water. As I mentioned in an earlier post, this event was unrelated to Ida. A tropical disturbance off the cost of El Salvador on the Pacific side was the main weather event that caused this horrific flooding. This is the second deadliest weather disaster in that country’s history with the first being Hurricane Mitch back in 1998. Just goes to show you – it doesn’t have to be a hurricane or even a tropical storm to cause massive destruction. This system was just a low off the coast. President Mauricio Funes has declared a national emergency. And the worst part of this story? At least 49 of the dead are believed to be children. I’m trying to hold it together just writing this. Please say a prayer for those in need today.
A woman cries over the coffin of Carolina Ayala, 15, who died during flooding in Verapaz, El Salvador, Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. Mud and rock slides caused by rain-fueled floods killed at least 124 people throughout El Salvador and left about five dozen missing, authorities said. Photo couresy of AP.
Janice,
It’s really sad what happened in El Salvador. There are so many people who think that just because a storm isn’t a hurricane that they don’t have to worry about anything. Sometimes the massive amounts of rain can do more damage than winds can. I will be praying for these folks. It always makes me extra sad when I know children get killed. They will be in my prayers.
Margie
Janice,
I’ve been watching the coverage of the DC sniper story and it brought back memories. I was in DC for a librarian’s convention during that period and everyone was on edge. On my way home I almost stopped in that rest area where the guys were caught just a couple days later. When I heard about where they were caught, I wondered whether they were hiding out there on the day I almost stopped. I’m familiar with the area where they were caught since I used to drive through there back and forth to work when I worked in Frederick, MD. That was such a scary time.
Margie
I feel so sorry for the people in El Salvador. I knew people from El Salvador when I lived in Chicago. And I’ve met many more since I loved to L.A. in 1990.
There is a pizza place on the corner near my home in L.A. The employees are from El Salvador and Nicaragua. Once again, those from El Salvador are hurting, thinking, worrying about their loved ones who still liver there.
I pray for the people of El Salvador….
George Spink
Los Angeles
The destruction caused by floods is overwhelming. When I lived in NJ I witnessed it with Floyd. Over 300 homes were destroyed in the towns next to me.
Here in Richmond we are expecting 7″ by Friday. I’m glad I have no appointments this week and don’t need anything from the store.
My biggest challenge is trying to keep Rolex outside long enough to do her business. This morning so far she won.