Dear Friend of Port-a-Piment

We are hoping that you and your family are doing well. Just want to give you a quick update of what we know  so far  about hurricane Matthew in Port-a-Piment:
1- Phone and internet connections have been out of order  since 4:00am Tuesday October 4th, 2016.
2- At leat 10 coastal houses in Figuiers were destroyed by the ocean.
3- The Figuiers beach was flooded by the rising sea.
4- Residents of Figuiers were forced to seek shelter at the Ecole Nationale de Figuiers.
5- Residents were advised to vacate their houses on Monday night and seek refuge at either the EFACAP school and/or College Woody Damas
6- AnbaLarivyè was flooded by the rain and sea water. It’s been reported that all coastal houses have been wiped out.
7- Port-a-Piment has accumulated more than 755 mm of rain water.
8- Konbit Pou Potapiman Inc participated in an emergency meeting under the auspices of the Haitian Consulate in Miami. Local organizations were mobilized to seek medical supplies for the impacted areas of Haiti including Port-a-Piment.
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The damages are probably extensive. We do not know at this time about the surrounding villages. KPP will try to get in contact with the relief agencies working in Haiti.

In light of this unfortunate devastation and depending on the weather situation in Florida, we will call for an emergency meeting of  the Board of Directors to discuss and draft an action plan to deal with the situation.

We will need all of you for support.  Please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and on the KPP internet site (www.portapiment.com) for updated information.
Thank you all,
Frantz J Jean

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