Samaritan’s Purse and Operation blessing have provided much-needed supplies and help to the thousands of residents in Louisiana who were affected by Hurricane Laura.
Hurricane Laura is hailed as one of the strongest hurricanes to have ever hit Louisiana, according to Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards. So far, 16 people have died and others are in critical condition, according to local outlet 6ABC.
According to reports, many residents will be without power for weeks, and some will even be without water. According to CBN News, an entire Assisted Living Facility was affected. The residents there, mostly in their 70s and 80s, are without water due to the hurricane’s damages.
The damages ranged from fallen trees to entire roofs being destroyed and homes falling apart. One church will need significant roof repairs. The National Guard has been deployed to help with disaster relief and relocation efforts. However, all the relief centers and hotels have been filled, so many affected residents currently have nowhere to go.
But Operation Blessing was quick to arrive on the scene. They gave out supplies to the community to help them get through the terrible crisis facing them until things can be repaired and the elderly residents could be relocated. They also provided counseling and food and water to many who have been affected spanning many areas where hurricane Laura…
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