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Tropical Storm Nate wreaked havoc on the bay of San Juan del Sur and surrounding areas as it passed through on October 5, 2017.
Luckily we remained safe and dry in our home. Our only inconvenience was that we were without electricity for a couple of days. This is not the case for so many others.
San Juan del Sur got hit hard.
Of the hundred or boats that are normally moored in the bay only a couple remain.
Several crashed into the shore and now have extensive damage. Others are completely destroyed. Some sank. We’ve heard a few lucky ones escaped out into the ocean waters before the worst of the storm hit.
Most every beach restaurant has suffered serious damage. Nearly all lost their front decks. For some the blow is even worse.
Many individuals living in low lying areas lost their homes and everything they own. Lives were also lost.
Our hearts go out to everyone effected.
Now that the rains have stopped and the sky has cleared we are looking at ways we can help those in need. We will work together with friends and neighbors to help rebuild our community and those surrounding it.
Elisha n Gordon,
Will arrive in SJDS January. Would like to help a local family. I can send a MoneyGram if you have a family in mind please let me know.
Respectfully Mark.
Hi Mark,
Thank you so much for your offer to help a local family. You can donate by clicking here.
With gratitude,
Elisha
As you hear of reputatable fundraising efforts, please keep us in the loop.
Hi Micah,
We will be focusing our relief efforts in the community of Tortuga.
Complete details can be found here:
https://innicanow.com/2017/10/10/tropical-storm-nate-relief-mission-san-juan-del-sur/
Thank you so much for your support!
Elisha
Thank you for the update. For some reason in the US it has been hard to get news about Nate in Nicaragua. I am so glad to hear you will be doing things to help.
I agree, I found it hard to find any info in the US, glad I found your blog. My thoughts and prayers to everyone there! Please post any links to help relief efforts. I plan on visiting in late January.
Hi Liana,
If you’d like to help with a cash donation you can do so by clicking here.
Thank you so much for your support!
Elisha
Hey Elisha,
Are you guys still volunteering? I don’t have money to offer but I’m living in the area and want to help. I have a few other friends that are happy to help as well.
Thanks,
Adam
Hi Adam,
Yes, we are still volunteering. To keep up to date with where help is needed I suggest joining the Nica Relief Helping Group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/868823019932177/
Cheers,
Elisha