ABWE missionaries safe in Chile

Chile —

CNN reported that "a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake rocked Chile early Saturday, killing at least 122 people and triggering tsunami warnings for the entire Pacific basin" (http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/02/27/chile.quake/index.html?hpt=T1).

Administrator Bob Trout stated that "as of 10:30 AM, EST, we received word that all of our missionaries in Santiago are safe. They experienced broken windows, fallen articles, and other movement related damages.  Communication is possible via facebook and instant messenger.  There are pockets of phone service in Santiago but they are few.  Telephone and cell communication is not possible at this time."

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