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ELCA Disaster Response

 

We help to bring God's comfort, healing and renewal to those affected by disasters. And when the dust settles and the headlines change, we stay to provide ongoing assistance to those in need.


Alabama tornado flooding Alabama Tornado Flooding ... A tornado touched down on Jan. 23, 2012, in central Alabama devastating many communities. As a result of this storm, over 200 homes were destroyed, loss of power has been experienced and roads are blocked due to power lines being down and trees uprooted.
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Southeast Asia Flooding ... strong monsoons rains cause massive flooding ... countries like Cambodia and Thailand have been experience heavier than normal monsoon rains since July. This has led to massive flooding in many parts of the region.
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Central America Flooding ... heavy rains lead to mudslides and flooding ... Over a week of heavy rains have led to flooding, mudslides and ruined crops throughout Central American countries.
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FEMA/Chip East, Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene ... strong winds and heavy rain...The storm has left a trail of devastation and flooding across the East Coast. 
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Horn of Africa Drought ... drought leads to food/water crisis ... Reduced rains leads to drought and food shortage. Many flow into refugee camps as resources become scarce.
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U.S. Floods ... flood waters rise ...4,000 homes in Minot, North Dakota are estimated to be affected by flooding. Many parts of the Midwest are seeing flood water damage. 
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ELCA International Disaster Response Commits Funds to Haiti Relief

The school building in Jauvalda’s home town of Léogâne in Haiti was nearly destroyed in the January 2010 earthquake. With help from ELCA Disaster Response, a new school building has risen from the rubble, designed to withstand earthquakes, floods and hurricanes.

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