After days of heavy raid that began this past Thursday, the Gulf Coast region is once again afflicted by severe flooding. The governor of Louisiana has called for a state of emergency and on Saturday emergency workers began assisting individuals stranded in their homes by the rising waters.Episcopal Relief & Development is withing with dioceses in the region to coordinate relief efforts.
Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting diocesan leaders along the Gulf Coast who are coordinating flood response efforts after several days of heavy rainfall across the region. According to FEMA, the slow-moving storm brought 10-20 inches of rain to Louisiana and the surrounding states beginning August 11, and flooding continues although the heaviest rain has moved on. Louisiana and Mississippi are both under a state of emergency, and the federal government issued a major disaster declaration for Louisiana. At least ten people have died. – Read the Full Press Release
Please pray for those affected by the disaster and consider supporting Episcopal Relief & Development’s relief efforts across the Gulf Coast.