Dioceses Respond to Storms in South and Southeast

Reposted from the Episcopal Relief and Development Website

Over 300 people have died throughout the South and Southeast after severe storms and tornadoes battered the region, causing widespread damage to homes and civic infrastructure. A large wave of storms struck on April 27, after an earlier cluster of storms had barreled through the Southeast over the weekend of April 16. Episcopal Relief & Development has been in contact with impacted dioceses, and is working with local churches to respond in a number of locations. As the area braces for future potential bouts of severe weather, the organization encourages prayers for people who are at risk or who have suffered losses, for the families of those who have died, and for the rescue and relief teams who are working to save lives and address immediate needs.

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Wherever possible, Episcopal Relief & Development is helping congregations expand their existing outreach ministries to meet increased needs in communities impacted by the recent storms. To support these vital efforts, please donate to the USA Disaster Response Fund on Episcopal Relief & Development’s website.

In order to improve emergency response capabilities in congregations throughout the Church, Episcopal Relief & Development’s US Disaster Program offers preparedness planning tools as part of its online resource library. For more information about disaster preparedness and response, visit www.er-d.org/USDisasterProgram.