Lasstic Update: Post Earthquake Developments

Here Is the Lasstic Report:

Dear GNIF Friends:
Well its past time for an update! As you may have noticed, this is coming from a new email address. Reg Bronson has been doing a great job, but increasingly busy. As GNIF has found out with the Haiti project, if you volunteer you never know what you'll be doing! So I am assisting him in keeping all of our wonderful supporters informed. Its quite a challenge to keep in contact with the GNIF crew in Haiti, part of the reason for a delayed update.

Now, for some information from GNIF Haiti. They have continued transporting earthquake victims across the border into the D.R. It seems like the supply of these injured is endless!

The economy is basically shut down. Very few businesses open, no jobs, no selling, no buying, no money. Fuel supply is getting very low. Convoys of aid is coming in, but little is seen on the streets. What is seen on the streets, is soldiers, everywhere!

Damage to our native brethren is quite extensive. They are living under sheets with sticks propping them up. A few have tents. They have exhausted all of their resources. They are very discouraged, with food prices doubling in the last week.

Raymond and Loren are working on the Lastic Canyon project. They are trying to get the road ready for the arrival of the containers. As of yet we have not received up-to-date info on the arrival of the ship, but Kevin and Raymond were going to be at the port when it arrived. They are also working on the logistics of moving the containers either to the job site or secured storage.

Now what?! That phrase has been used a few times lately, but its still a question that needs answers. GNIF house is at capacity with 21 people from CSI and CDR. We are currently looking for housing that would house more volunteers. Where should our involvement be? In demolition and clean up, road reconstruction, food distribution or return to the Lastic Canyon project? We need your input. At this point we are waiting for information concerning the arrival of the ship, and current conditons there.

To the volunteers: We understand how you feel. Its frustrating to stand on the sidelines here and not do anything when so much needs to be done! Hopefully we will have direction in the next 24 hours. We need your prayers for direction in the coming days.
Attached is a flyer that can be used for public display or in any way you choose. We can't be afraid to ask for help!! We want to thank everybody for their support and interest. It is amazing the goodwill we have experienced at GNIF!

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Associate Writer - Daniel Jantz