In the aftermath of Isabell Operation Blessing trucks carry food and supplies to victims.

Hurricane Isabel, a category 2 storm, felled trees, pounded coastal communities and flooded neighborhoods in North Carolina, Virginia and further north. Millions have been without power and countless homes were damaged by wind, flying debris and rising waters. Tens of thousands of people in Isabel's path are now trying to recover.

Within hours of the storm's passing, Operation Blessing trucks loaded with relief supplies were dispatched to communities hard hit by Isabel's fury. Six truckloads of disaster aid such as bleach, drinking water, food, hygiene items and recovery kits are being delivered in the Greensville, NC area. Food, cleaning supplies and other necessities are on the way to various locations throughout Virginia.

OBI's Disaster Response Team is coordinating with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Salvation Army, as well as local churches and agencies to get help to where it is needed most.

Your help is needed now! Damage reports are still coming in. But OBI can only respond with the same amount of support that our faithful partners give us. President George W. Bush declared Virginia and many other effected areas as “States of Emergency”. While electric companies work to restore power, it is estimated that in Virginia’s Hampton Roads area it will take another 7 days to fix all of the problems. In parts of North Carolina it is expected to take a couple of weeks! Thousands throughout North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland are desperate for help in cleaning their flooded homes, fixing hot meals, and recovering from devastating loses.

Your gift of $50 or more can assist OBI in delivering critical emergency food and supplies to families recovering from Hurricane Isabel. There’s no time to waste; the need is now.

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HOW YOU CAN HELP
You can help by making an online donation toward OBI's disaster relief efforts. With your support, we can continue to provide emergency relief and recovery. Please make an on-line donation today.

 

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