Hurricane John, a Category 3 storm, struck the southern coast of Mexico on September 23. After making landfall southwest of the city of Marquelia in the state of Guerrero, John weakened to a tropical storm, causing intense rainfall, flooding, and landslides.
The most affected areas from the flooding, according to Cutberto Tenorio, coordinator of Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (MNC), are Acapulco, Costa Chica, and Tierra Caliente, where many families have been evacuated and relocated to government-established shelters.
“The scarcity of water and the unstable electricity supply are the primary needs,” Tenorio stated, adding that there is a great demand for food, clothing, and boots to help people navigate through the water and mud.
The Church of the Nazarene in Acapulco and Ciudad Altamirano mobilized to respond to the crisis through NCM.
Volunteer teams, including adolescents and teenagers, have rehabilitated homes after cleaning, removing mud and debris, and disinfecting walls and floors. They are also providing food, clothing, and purified water packages to several affected families.
“Many communities have come together to support each other,” Tenorio said. He noted that there are still significant challenges regarding how the church will respond to the various needs.
David Campos, NCM coordinator for the Mesoamerica Region, asks, “Would you like to join us in prayer for the affected people? And also, for the church to continue responding and being the hands and feet of Jesus.”
If you would like more information or wish to join the efforts, please write to: mnc.area.norte.mexico@gmail.com o a dcampos@mesonaz.org
Information provided by Cutberto Tenorio, coordinator of NMC Mexico Area.
