August 9, 2009 Most beloved Master,

Re: floods in Formosa The powerful rain mainly pelted southern Formosa, with Pingtung and Taitung Counties being the worst-affected.

There were severe floods, collapsed structures and landslides in many places. Over 110,000 families are still waiting for the restoration of electricity.

In Pingtung, the excessive rainfall of around 2,000 millimeters caused 30,000 people to be surrounded by water and also isolated villages.

Fortunately the isolated victims have enough food support so far.
Floodwaters covered the first floors of buildings, and there is an urgent need of lifeboats.

On August 9, our Association members from Taichung and Tainan sent two of these for rescue operations.
The disaster command center also asked for our help in rescue efforts.

In Tainan and Jiayi, we sent drinking water and food to flooded areas and left our phone numbers in three emergency centers in case they need us.

Thanks to the Formosan government’s quick deployment of rescue teams, all seaside residents of Taitung were evacuated.

On August 8, our Association members from Taitung were hampered by a landslide as they tried to bring warming materials to the most affected village of Jialang, but were able to distribute the items along with SOS flyers to the nearest temporary shelter.

Thank you so much, Master for your immense love and deep concern all the time.
We’ll continue to check the latest situation of wherever there is need and whatever we could do for the flood victims.

Love from Centers in Formosa