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Reports from the Shell Point shelters are hopeful this afternoon. Residents who evacuated to our shelters yesterday have settled in comfortably, having weathered the first night in good spirits. At The Island Shelter, residents are finding joy in simple comforts—hot coffee flowing all day, separate men’s and women’s port-o-lets (a welcomed improvement since Ian), and a hearty breakfast of scrambled eggs and bacon. Over at the Larsen Medical Center, those sheltering are enjoying a warm lunch while watching the storm pass.

The next phase of the storm may bring greater challenges, but each shelter is fully staffed with medical teams, Shell Point leadership, and additional team members dedicated to providing the support our residents need. We’ll share another update once the storm has passed.

We ask for God’s continued protection over our residents, our team, our community, and all who are in this storm’s path.