Flooding in Kolomotua

On 16 February 2016 we had some heavy rains from the Cyclone Winston that was passing us by.  We are thankful that the rain is all that we were hit with, but the flooding was pretty bad in some areas.  There were 53 homes that were flooded.  Since our Department is Humanitarian/Welfare we needed to survey the area to make a report to send to Garrick Parr, Liahona Service Center Manager, and the Area Office in New Zealand.  Following are some of the pictures that we took that day.

This is a road.

We are sure it is in their house.

Another road.

We worry about the trash in the water, contaminating everything!

More flooding!

Another home flooded.

Another road.

Here are some kids playing in a road of flood water.  Reminded us of our grandchildren playing in the flood water at our home!

Another road.

We are sure the water is inside.

This poor little house is hit every time it floods.

Pig wading in the water crossing the road.

More kids playing in the water on another road.

If it keeps raining it will be in this house as well!

This house could have water in it as well.

This is Ana's Stake house, the water was about to go into the chapel.  The Fire department and police came with fire hoses to pump the water out of this area.  The only problem was they pumped it into the street where there were houses already with flood water and they did not want or need anymore.  No place to get rid of the water!

"We do not always have the option of choosing our situations in life, but we can respond with faith and trust in the Savior.  We can know that He knows and loves us and will be with us."  Elaine S. Dalton