Hundreds of thousands of survivors are in need of disaster assistance after Hurricane Harvey devastated Texas. Heavy rain and massive flooding around the Houston area are expected to continue for several days.
World Vision is on the ground in Texas equipping local partners & distributing emergency supplies including:
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HURRICANE IRMA
The most powerful Atlantic hurricane in recorded history with sustained winds up to 175 mph. Powerful Hurricane Irma made a direct hit on Florida, Haiti, Cuba, St. Maarten, the Bahamas, and the Dominican Republic leaving destruction in its path. Survivors are in need of immediate disaster assistance including help with food, clean water, hygiene items, and temporary shelter.
World Vision is on the ground responding to the urgent needs of survivors.
Relief supplies are pre-positioned to assist in responding to the needs of those affected after the storm passes. Supplies include:
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Less than two weeks after Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria has now hit numerous islands in the Caribbean. It devastated Dominica and Puerto Rico, causing what the prime minister of Dominica called “mind-boggling” devastation in a region already heavily impacted by Hurricane Irma. Maria — the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in more than 80 years — destroyed hundreds of homes, knocked out power across the entire island, and triggered heavy flooding.
How is World Vision responding?
World Vision will be responding by equipping local partners in Puerto Rico to distribute emergency supplies to the affected areas. Supplies will include
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Continue the flow of emergency supplies by donating to World Vision’s Disaster Relief Fund.
You will directly affect our efforts to care for families in great need after these three catastrophes.
World Vision’s overhead rate for our Hurricane Harvey, Irma, & Maria response is 10%.
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