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HAITI – The Hurricanes of 2008 October 20th, 2008

The following are stories of the terrible hurricanes of 2008 from Oblates working in Haiti.

GONAÏVES From Fr. Albert Cator (Haitian) September 22, 2008

Around 3:30 PM on Sunday, August 31st we arrived at Gonaïves under a warm sun and a blue sky with few clouds. Excellent welcome for the Director of the residence… It hadn’t rained for weeks and there was no sign of the forecasted cyclone: a beautiful and calm evening! Without anyone noticing it, around 8:30 PM the sky became totally overcast and it started to rain, covering the scorched ground. Our sigh of relief was quickly transformed into a nightmare.

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Haitians Devastated by Recent Hurricanes September 22nd, 2008

Hurricane Hanna wreaked devastation on a Haiti already buffeted by two previous hurricanes – Faye and Gustav. Many have lost all their possessions and food and potable water are scarce. What follows are excerpts from Oblates based in Haiti:

Hanna has caused more devastation in Haiti than Faye or Gustav. Many Oblate parishes and facilities experienced flooding and/or damage. Due to often poor communication, details remain skimpy – most Oblates are focusing on responding to the immediate needs of those around them.

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