Hurricane Laura Response: Day 1 On The Ground
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Hurricane Laura Response: Day 1 On The Ground
THE NEED:
Hurricane Laura made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane on Thursday, August 27th, 2020. With 150 mph winds and the threat of a storm surge 30+ miles inland, Hurricane Laura is the strongest hurricane to hit the Louisiana coastline since 1856.
Inspiritus is on the ground now serving homeowners impacted by Hurricane Laura in collaboration and partnership with the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod and Upbring (Lutheran Social Services Disaster Response).
Housing for volunteers is being generously provided at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City, Texas.
We are preparing to stage our Lake Charles operations and service projects from the fellowship hall on the damaged St. Paul Lutheran Church property.
Volunteer response teams will be serving homes in need in the Lake Charles, Louisiana region. Our focus is on the Lake Charles area, but we will also be available to assist homeowners between Orange County, TX, and the Calcasieu Parish, LA.
A mandatory evacuation is still in effect for Calcasieu Parish, and approximately 70,000 people are still without power (according to Entergy).
WHO WE ARE HELPING:
Our Disaster Relief teams are providing free roof tarping, debris removal, and muck and gut services, so that vulnerable homeowners impacted by Hurricane Laura can begin the difficult process of recovering and restoring their homes. Special priority will be given to homeowners who are uninsured, disabled, and/or elderly. Inspiritus’ disaster relief mission is to empower hurricane and storm survivors on their journey from surviving to thriving.
OUR PARTNERS:
We look forward to sharing updates from the ground in the weeks ahead.
Please join us in prayer for the volunteer teams and the local residents who have been impacted by Hurricane Laura.
- Virginia Spencer
Vice President of Development
Inspiritus
Pictured: Our CEO, Rev. John Moeller, on the ground in front of Good Shepherd
Special thanks to Rothrock Foundation for cooking and providing food for our Hurricane Laura volunteers for the next two weeks!
