There have been mudslides in Los Anonos and San Antonio, barrios in Escazu. For the past few days we’ve been bringing food to a feeding center in Los Anonos where we have been serving food to people while they are salvaging their belongings and the parts of their house they are trying to take with them. Los Anonos is a community comprised mostly of squatters, an area that the government has been trying to clear for a long time, because of it’s location right on a bend in the river, they flooding of Los Anonos has been disastrous. The water rose at least 20 feet in some parts and still had enough force behind it to knock down structures. Plots of land where there were once houses have been completely washed away in the river. The last estimate I heard was 22 dead. We have been taking the guys in the center down to Los Anonos to help. They have been very helpful not only in helping people move their things, but we have also seen them praying for families and individuals. There is still a lot to be done here. We have relationships with some families in Tiribi (the area of La Aurora nearest to the river) that need clothes and food because they lost so much during the flooding. To be honest I don’t know what our next step is, but I am sure that God is guiding our efforts and that if you can help it would be truly appreciated. We can always use financial support and if you’d like to give online you can do so here. Please pray for guidance, safety, and hope as these families try to rebuild or relocate.
