Missionaries Safe after Volcano Erupts in Chile
All missionaries serving in Chile are safe and accounted for following a volcanic eruption Tuesday morning.
On Monday, Chilean authorities issued an orange alert, according to Deseret News. Early Tuesday morning, the alert escalated to a red alert, forcing evacuations. The volcano erupted around 3AM Tuesday, and so far 3,500 people have been evacuated.
A spokesman for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints assured the safety of the area’s missionaries, saying,
[pull_quote_center]A small number of missionaries have been moved temporarily to ensure their safety. Our prayers are with the people in the surrounding area as they deal with this natural disaster.[/pull_quote_center]
Michelle Bachelet, President of Chile, issued an agricultural emergency to help local farmers and informed everyone that the volcanic activity is lower.