Dear Annie

I am sending you a package to your PO Box on Monday. All phone and power in Puerto Rico has been down with the exception of very few areas. They are working on getting online communication back up. We only know through Facebook and PR Informa that the 100 Highway is clear and that all in Cabo Rojo are currently safe after Hurricane Maria. Ships just hit port with supplies and New York has been sending manpower to help. However, I don't know that those supplies are going to be enough or when the power will be back on. PR Informa said the Mayor is going house to house with a satellite phone. We're waiting to hear from you to make sure everyone is OK.

That being said, I am sending the below on Monday because I have no idea what you, Uncle Dixon, Abuela, Kate, Vianca, Rene, Emil, Yezenia, Diego, and Valeria are going to need.

 

1. SOL SCOUT Survival Kit (2) w/ blanket, fishing and sewing kit.

2. WATER TREATMENT to disinfect ground or rain water, the water system in Puerto Rico is questionable right now, you just need to mix Part A and B and let it dissolve into the water.

3. BASE CAMP PRO 10L water filter to get the gunky water particles out.

4. MOUNTAIN HOUSE Freeze dried food. The Chicken Teriyaki sounds delicious. Yum. Kidding. Yum enough if it's needed. You just need to add boiling water which I think you guys will be able to do with the Outdoor Fire Pits. Worst case scenario, just add water.

5. 8 lbs of rice and 4 packs of pasta.

If you can get to the Post Office, I am going to assume you can get to Abuela, Kate and Emil. I trust you'll distribute as needed. If no one needs anything, please give it to someone on the island that does.

Please contact us when you can. We love you!

xoxo

V