I am writing to inform you that have a Tropical Storm (Nock-ten) approaching our mission and by the time it reaches us, it is projected to be a Category 2 or Category 3 Typhoon (Nina). We have been observing this storm for a couple of days and are making preparations for its arrival. The main track of the storm is just north of our mission. We should experience high winds and heavy rains. We anticipate that we will start feeling the initial impact of the storm Christmas morning and it should clear our mission by Tuesday night. I have asked our missionaries to use wisdom and to stay in their apartments and not be out during the worst of the storm. All our missionaries are in safe, secure locations and prepared for the impact of the storm.
They have been instructed to keep their cell phones charged. We have a
calling tree in place for rapid communication across the mission. We are
fortunate to have Senior Couple Missionaries in each of our mission
zones who will also be watching over your sons, daughters, and loved
ones.
If the storm compromises our electrical or Internet infrastructure, your scheduled Christmas calls may be impacted. If so, you will be able to reschedule them to another time once services are restored. Also, you may receive your email late next week from your missionary. Be assured, I will be constantly monitoring the situation, and my first concern will always be the safety of the missionaries. We love each of them!
Join us as we pray for any in the Philippines who may be impacted by this typhoon. We pray for their safety and protection. If there are any further developments that would impact our missionaries, I will let you know.
Regards,
President Mangum
Philippines San Pablo Mission
I am happy to report that Typhoon Nina has cleared our mission as of this evening and all of our missionaries are safe and well. The overall impact to our mission was moderate with localized heavy rain which created some flooding in lower areas and moderate winds. Our two islands, Marinduque and Mindoro, were the hardest hit areas in our mission. Many of our members’ homes suffered damage to their roofs and a few homes were total losses. The Filipino People are amazingly resilient and the cleanup and rebuilding efforts are already underway.
If your missionary was not able to call or Skype due to loss of internet or power, they will be allowed to reschedule with you. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me
Regards,
President Mangum
Philippines San Pablo Mission
If the storm compromises our electrical or Internet infrastructure, your scheduled Christmas calls may be impacted. If so, you will be able to reschedule them to another time once services are restored. Also, you may receive your email late next week from your missionary. Be assured, I will be constantly monitoring the situation, and my first concern will always be the safety of the missionaries. We love each of them!
Join us as we pray for any in the Philippines who may be impacted by this typhoon. We pray for their safety and protection. If there are any further developments that would impact our missionaries, I will let you know.
Regards,
President Mangum
Philippines San Pablo Mission
I am happy to report that Typhoon Nina has cleared our mission as of this evening and all of our missionaries are safe and well. The overall impact to our mission was moderate with localized heavy rain which created some flooding in lower areas and moderate winds. Our two islands, Marinduque and Mindoro, were the hardest hit areas in our mission. Many of our members’ homes suffered damage to their roofs and a few homes were total losses. The Filipino People are amazingly resilient and the cleanup and rebuilding efforts are already underway.
If your missionary was not able to call or Skype due to loss of internet or power, they will be allowed to reschedule with you. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me
Regards,
President Mangum
Philippines San Pablo Mission
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