Operation Blessing - Disaster Relief

Operation Blessing's disaster relief projects help families get back on their feet.

Every year, people around the world struggle to survive and thrive amid hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, fires, droughts, crop failures and more. Last year in the United States alone there were 81 declared disasters¹ that caused homelessness, hunger, and more. The 2011 tsunami in Japan devastated miles of coastal villages and the 2010 earthquake in Haiti displaced hundreds of thousands of people. While many disasters last only a moment, their effects can be devastating.

DISASTER RESPONSE teams provide immediate relief following disasters, including hot food, clean water, heaters, showers and more. Learn more

EMERENCY MEDICAL AID assists victims of major disasters such as the Haiti earthquake by supplying and staffing field clinics. Learn more

CLEAN-UP CREWS help disaster victims clear debris and remove damaged drywall and flooring, preparing their homes for repairs. Learn more

EXTREME BLESSING projects help families in need restore their homes after disasters strike by rebuilding damaged structures. Learn more

OBI's disaster relief efforts help survivors around the world

see pictures of communities aided by Operation Blessing after disasters strike

read stories about how Operation Blessing helps communities around the world after disaster strikes

Irene-Battered Outer Banks Residents Receive Aid

Operation Blessing helps more than 40 fishing families rebuild their local industry after the tsunami. Watch their story >>

Supplies And Medical Care For Cotabato Flood Victims

OB Philippines’ disaster relief workers are reaching hundreds of families after weeks of torrential rains have left much of the Cotabato region flooded and under water. Continue reading the story >>

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¹FEMA.