Hurricane Zeta: Rapid Response in Georgia
/Hurricane Zeta: Rapid Response in Georgia
HURRICANE ZETA
Hurricane Zeta hit the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane on Wednesday, leaving over 2.5 million customers without power and at least 3 people dead.
Early this morning, Zeta swept through metro Atlanta and parts of NW Georgia with over 50 mph winds creating a wake of downed trees and power lines. The last time metro Atlanta was under such a threat was October 2018 as Hurricane Michael passed over the region. More than 1 million homes and businesses are currently without power (CNN).
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Inspiritus' disaster relief teams are currently assessing regions from metro Atlanta to parts of NW Georgia, and will be putting chainsaw teams to work (as early as tomorrow) to aid in this latest storm crisis clean-up.
We work in partnership with the Southeastern Synod of the ELCA to support communities most in need of our assistance. Gifts to the ELCA Southeastern Synod Disaster Response will be used to support disaster relief on the ground, as well.
This partnership between the Southeastern Synod and Inspiritus leverages the strengths and resources each bring to the table for the benefit of individuals and communities in need of hope and healing in the wake of a disaster.
Your donations at this stage are critical. Your help ensures unserved communities impacted by Hurricane Zeta will receive free roof tarping, chainsawing, debris removal, and spontaneous volunteer leadership. Through your generosity and support, we're bringing hope to the people who need it most.
ο»ΏGratefully,
Virginia Spencer
Vice President of Development
Inspiritus