Disaster Alert: Tornado in Nagarote, Nicaragua

The tornado and heavy rain in Nagarote impacted a total of 17 beneficiaries and one Child Development Center. The Child Development Centers (CDCs) provided food, school supplies, and spiritual support to the affected families. The local government provided roofing supplies to help families make needed repairs.

Thank you for praying for the affected beneficiaries and their families as they recovered and made repairs to their homes.

On the afternoon of Monday, April 19, 2021, a tornado touched down in the municipality of Nagarote. In addition to damage from strong wind, heavy rain accompanied the storm. The Child Development Centers (CDCs) are assessing impact to beneficiaries and their families. So far, 17 beneficiaries and one CDC are reported as affected. Local authorities released a preliminary report that more than 50 houses were damaged. Damage included housing infrastructure, loss of livelihood, school supplies and household items. The CDCs are providing food and other essential supplies to the affected families. The local government has provided roofing supplies to help families make repairs.

Please pray for affected beneficiaries and their families as they recover and make repairs to their homes, and for church partners as they provide encouragement to those impacted by this disaster.