Episcopal Relief & Development continues to provide technical
support and emergency assistance following Hurricane Harvey, as diocesan
partners assess damage and respond to critical needs in the affected
areas. The storm has claimed at least 42 lives, forcing over a million
people to evacuate their homes after torrential rain, devastating winds
and widespread flooding.
Currently, Episcopal Relief & Development's US Disaster team is
closely coordinating with the Episcopal dioceses of Texas, West Texas
and Western Louisiana to provide urgent support. The slow-moving storm
devastated coastal communities, leaving them without basic
infrastructure. In many of these low-lying areas, there are major power
outages and extensive damage to homes and other property. Episcopal
Relief & Development is sending direct support to help the
Episcopal Diocese of West Texas provide gift cards to vulnerable
individuals and families on the westside of Corpus Christi, four inland
communities and three coastal areas including Rockport and Port
Aransas. These gift cards will enable people to purchase food, water,
basic hygiene products as well as cleaning supplies and power tools.
Please continue to pray for impacted communities and contribute to the Hurricane Harvey Response Fund to assist local church partners as they respond to urgent needs.
Congregations can use downloadable bulletin inserts to raise awareness and support in the aftermath of this major disaster.
