Our mission area received from 10-15" of rain last night. All missionaries are safe and in their apartments. There is some minor flooding in many of the areas of our mission but we haven't seen anything like in the south of Houston or the coast. We do not have water entering any apartments as of this morning. We have moved some missionaries from their apartments if they are located near creeks. They are on higher ground with other missionaries.
All missionaries were checked on this morning first thing and instructions were given to stay in their apartments today to study and plan. About half of the missionaries are in apartments located on the 2nd or 3rd floors of their buildings so flooding should not be a concern for them. Those missionaries living on first floors all have easy access to the second floor of their apartment complexes and they have instructions to leave their apartment if water is coming into their apartment. They would take water and food supplies as well as any valuables. There are no apartments at this time that have water in them or that are in imminent danger of water entering them. Of course, there is more rain on the way so we are keeping a close eye on each situation. I expect another update from the zone leadership on each missionary this afternoon at 2:00 pm CT.
We do not feel any danger for any missionaries. All are in safe places and doing well--they are in high spirits. They are wonderful examples of faith! Ward and Stake members are also keeping an eye on the missionaries and would help if necessary. Thank you for your prayers.
