Samaritan's Purse has airlifted over 30 tons of emergency items and more than a dozen disaster relief team specialists to the Bahamas.
The people there are suffering after the islands were hit by deadly Hurricane Dorian, a Category 5 storm packing sustained winds of 185 mph with gusts up to 225 mph.
“Please join me in praying for everyone affected by this hurricane, and for our teams as we respond in Jesus' Name.”—Franklin Graham <!--Our airlift on Sept. 4 included materials for temporary shelter, household water filters, and two community filtration units that turn saltwater into drinking water.
“Families in the Bahamas are suffering and millions of others are bracing for Dorian's impact as the storm continues to move,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan's Purse. “Please join me in praying for everyone affected by this hurricane, and for our teams as we respond in Jesus' Name.”
Hurricane Dorian made multiple landfalls across the Bahamas on Sept. 1, damaging or destroying thousands of homes. At its full strength, it was the strongest storm the planet has seen so far this year.
The hurricane is now headed north up the Florida coast, with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, a Category 2 storm.
People in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas will be affected by this dangerous hurricane over the next several days as it parallels the East Coast. Residents should expect heavy rains, strong winds, and menacing storm surge.
Samaritan's Purse is poised to send staff and disaster relief units to communities in need in each state.
Once given access to damaged areas, our volunteer teams will assist with clearing debris and downed trees, tarping roofs, and cleaning out flooded homes. In addition to disaster relief units (stocked tractor trailers), supply trailers and heavy equipment are also on standby.
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