Hurricane Helene Response Update

From the Desk of District Executive Minister John Jantzi

The following information is in response to the many phone calls and requests for information on how best to respond to the tragedy of Hurricane Helene. We will do our best to provide accurate information as needs change and evolve.

Buckets and Kits

1. Over two hundred clean-up buckets have been prepared for distribution. These will be taken to a warehouse in Roanoke, under BDM supervision, for distribution in hurricane-stricken areas.

2. Many health kits and hygiene kits have also been prepared for distribution in the same manner.

3. Congregation’s and individuals are invited and welcome to prepare clean-up buckets and health kits. These may be dropped off at the Brethren Disaster Warehouse at the Shenandoah District Office.

a. We will keep you abreast of additional opportunities to participate in the assembly of buckets and kits.

Monies

Monies may be sent to the Shenandoah District Office designated for Hurricane Helene and specifically for relief in Southwest Virginia and North Carolina.

Rebuilding Projects

Future projects are pending. For now, there are no teams on the ground as the initial need is being managed by first responders. If you are making a trip to North Carolina with supplies, make sure you have a designated contact in the stricken area and have access to your own food and lodging.

Although much effort is being expended to respond to the victims of Hurricane Helene, BDM is still maintaining work projects in Tennessee and Kentucky after flooding two and one-half years ago.

We invite continued concerted prayers and generous responses to these tragedies.