IDES – Aug 23 2016 – Baton Rouge LA Flood Response
Baton Rouge, LA Flood Response
Between 20-30 inches of rain fell upon our brothers and sisters across Southern Louisiana last week. Eleven people have been confirmed dead. It is estimated that over 60,000 homes have been damaged, and thousands of families are currently displaced.
IDES will begin response by sending our DART Coordinator to assist in the Crowley, LA community. Sent with him will be a load of our storage sheds to be distributed and built for families affected. The sheds will be distributed and built in partnership with Forest Park Church of Christ in Crowley, LA this weekend (Aug. 26, 27, 28). IDES will be seeking church partnership opportunities in additional communities for long-term recovery efforts as the waters recede.
Please pray for the families that have been severely affected by this disaster. If you would like to support the response efforts financially, please follow this link:
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