Day 6: Two Hurricanes in One Week

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DAY 6: UPDATES FROM THE GROUND

Hurricane Laura Clean-Up

HURRICANE LAURA

Today is Day 6 on the ground for our Inspiritus disaster response team in Louisana and Texas. We've accomplished a lot over the past week.

Here's what's happened:

  • Completed 53 volunteer days (served over 5 days)

  • 7 homes received roof tarping and/or muck and gutting

  • Chainsawed 15+ large trees (up to 20 feet in diameter)

  • The Rothrock Foundation has kindly served over 500 volunteer meals

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HURRICANE SALLY

Now, Hurricane Sally made landfall yesterday as a Category 2 hurricane. With wind speeds of over 105 mph, it has brought the threat of deadly flooding, debris, and massive power outages to an already vulnerable region.

Our team of disaster response volunteers are preparing to deploy as needed. Currently, we are on the ground in Louisiana cleaning up debris, mucking and gutting, and tarping roofs after Hurricane Laura's impact. If needed, we are preparing to set up a second volunteer base in Alabama, Georgia or Mississippi to assist with clean-up from Hurricane Sally.

We are working closely with our partners, the Southeastern Synod of the ELCA and Lutheran Disaster Response, to assess the communities most in need of our assistance across Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi. Together, we are also in communication with local VOADs and emergency management officials to ensure we are collaborating and prioritizing communities with unmet needs.

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OUR PARTNERS:

We’re extremely grateful for our collaborative partners during this difficult time, especially:

  • Southeastern Synod of the ELCA

  • Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod of the ELCA

  • Lutheran Social Services Disaster Response (Upbring)

  • Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (Bridge City, TX)

  • Lutheran Disaster Response

  • Rothrock Foundation

  • Christian Emergency Network

  • Thrivent

  • Home Depot

Those we're serving are experiencing three disasters at the same time: COVID-19, Hurricane Laura, and now Hurricane Sally. Through your generosity and support, we're bringing hope to the people who need it most. Please donate today. Your help during the early days of a disaster is critical.

We will continue to share updates from the ground as our teams assist Hurricane Laura survivors and prepare to assist those in the path of Hurricane Sally.

Please join us in prayer for the volunteers and local residents along the Gulf Coast.

Gratefully,
Virginia Spencer
Vice President of Development
Inspiritus

Our Hurricane Laura Response is made possible through the above partnerships.

Our Hurricane Laura Response is made possible through the above partnerships.