We've been in Haiti for about 2 weeks now. When we first arrived there were (at the max) around 5-7 aftershocks per day, now we're at about 2-4 aftershocks per day. Each time there is an aftershock everyone runs into the streets. If it's in the evening and we're at our compound, then we all run into the courtyard.
We recently confirmed that all of my family (on both my mother and father's side) are all alive. Although aid is slowly coming in, it's still not enough. Every neighborhood or hospital we move to, there are always more people than there are supplies or food. Right now lack of food is a very big issue. Talking to people in different neighborhoods, another big fear is that it may start raining soon and most people are without a home.
There is still no power throughout Haiti, and any power there is, it's running off of generators, which aren't always dependable. Every day we are racing the sunset trying to get supplies and aid to as many people as possible. Every day, my brother Josh and I are on the phones trying to contact as many people as we can to get more supplies to come in. Telephone communication can be a little frustrating because sometimes we have to call someone 5-10 times before it finally connects or the call often drops. Our team is pretty exhausted and we are trying our best to stay balanced.
In addition, we have been assisting a PBS documentary crew all week. Through assisting them, we are able to scout areas that are still in need of aid. Aid is coming in slowly but there is never enough to go around, as there are so many people who really need food and shelter. Right now we are really in need of rice, dry beans, cooking oil, flour and tents. I can't thank everyone enough for your prayers and donations. There is still so much to be done.
Peace & Blessings,
Caleb Leconte
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