Dear Parents,
All missionaries here are safe and warm. Their health
seems to be good; President has provided nutritional supplements and we are not
hearing of respiratory illnesses. It is true Ukraine is experiencing a
severe cold snap and there have been many deaths related to the cold weather as
you have probably seen in the news. We are very concerned here for the
safety of every missionary during this “at risk” time. Besides the typical
safety net precautions such as staying in companionships, always having a
working cell phone on their person and coming in on time, we have stressed the
following to each missionary:
1. NEVER
create supplemental heat in your apartment with any gas appliance or open
flame.
2. Always
plan ahead so you do not miss bus schedules etc.
3. Every
time you leave the apartment, even if you think it will be for a moment, dress
warmly.
4. You
are encouraged to discuss additional heating needs if your apartment is still
cold after the supplemental electric oil filled heaters are not adequate.
5. Wear
proper thermals, scarves, gloves and hear gear.
6. Gas
detectors are in each apartment and should be checked regularly in addition to
once a transfer checks by the mission.
This note is meant to communicate our concerns and actions
and not meant to alarm you. Most of the deaths are in the missions to the
north of us and are homeless persons or those who got too drunk and fell down
in the snow late at night.
Thank you for your son or daughter’s service and preparation
to serve this mission.
We do love and appreciate them.
We do love and appreciate them.
Ukraine Donetsk Mission
062-381-1977
