The Murphy family is fine and well.
This morning at about 6:50, our island experienced a 7.9 earthquake. Soon thereafter, we turned on the computer and local radio station. The first wave hit around 15 minutes afterward and flooded the villages of Pago and Fagaitua. (about 8 miles from us). A second wave apparently hit the village of Leone.
Our village was not affected.
The island death toll stands at 14.
More information later.
This morning at about 6:50, our island experienced a 7.9 earthquake. Soon thereafter, we turned on the computer and local radio station. The first wave hit around 15 minutes afterward and flooded the villages of Pago and Fagaitua. (about 8 miles from us). A second wave apparently hit the village of Leone.
Our village was not affected.
The island death toll stands at 14.
More information later.
Glad you guys are OK!
Rick and Virginia
I'm glad to hear all is well. I am not glad to hear of the death toll let alone what happened to Leone.
Please update. I'm glad your little family is well! = )
We are so happy to hear that you are all doing well...
I can't imagine what the rest of the island is like
you are in our prayers!!!
jason
My condolences to Samoan and American Samoan brothers and friends and all my support from Argentina.
Pablo Aro Geraldes
Glad you are okay. Please let us know about other "expats" as you hear about them. Thanks!
very happy to hear you are all ok
are these pictures you have taken?
I've seen a couple of them on yahoo and other news sources...
maybe your blog has made it prime time!!!
Hi Phil and Jaime! We are so glad you aren't hurt. Crazy. We have been praying for everyone, and hope people can find their loved ones. Sean and I were both feelings like we wish we could be there to help. We love you guys and miss you.
Jessi