BUSES International

El Salvador Relief

On Saturday, November 7, 2009, Hurricane Ida ravaged the country of El Salvador. Hundred mile-an-hour winds tore through the country toppling trees, carrying away houses and collapsing buildings, bridges and other structures. So much rain fell in such a short period of time that rivers jumped their banks, dams broke and mountain streams turned into raging torrents. Violent mud slides with boulders as big as cars wiped out entire villages. People were swept away by the muddy waters. The country is still trying to recover as disaster relief continues to arrive. Hundreds are dead, hundreds more still missing and thousands are left homeless and destitute.



The timing of this storm could not have been worse. It is harvest time in El Salvador. Crops were just being gathered from the fields when Hurricane Ida hit. The storm wiped out entire fields of rice, corn and beans -- the staple foods of the people. Those in rural areas have lost everything. Even if they begin to plant today (which is impossible because of all the damage), it would take months before another harvest could be gathered. The situation is desperate and will be for the next several months.


Our friends, Don & Terri Triplett are missionaries to El Salvador. Their ministry, Castillo Del Rey (King's Castle Ministries) is right in the thick of things and it is from them that these details are being reported. They are calling out for help, and BUSES International is responding to their call.







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