Art talked with Sam this morning. They are all fine. Everyone at the orphanage is unharmed. We have heard from some of our older kids (Marilee, Nadge, Naomi, Jean Kelly) that were living off compound and they are ok. The orphanage has food and good water. They were able to buy generator fuel yesterday and Manette has been able to go out and buy some food. They have a container that just arrived last week but had not been cleared. It may have food and supplies in it. They have beefed up security since some of the walls are down. Sam specifically told Art to stay in the US until the airport opens. Anyone going to Haiti right now will be a burden on the already taxed food and water supply, unless they have medical training or bring their own supplies. We've also been told that it is difficult getting into Haiti via the Dominican Republic because the borders are jammed and it is unsafe at this time.
The orphanage compound suffered some damage to the walls surrounding the compound. The front gate and wall are still standing. The wall behind the guesthouse have sections down and the rest is leaning. The wall behind the depot storage building is down. The buildings are usable except the church which lost 1/4 of its roof and there is some damage to one of the boys dorm buildings.
Sam and Patty's attitude is good. They are handling things well. Miriam is getting ready to send supplies and nurses and doctors to Haiti and set up temporary housing for new orphans. She is working with several organizations that may be using the compound grounds to house a rotation of doctors and nurses coming to Haiti.
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