ERD EMERGENCY WILDFIRE RESPONSE
Episcopal Relief & Development is offering support to those in California affected by the devastating and fast-growing Palisades, Woodley, Eaton, and Hurst fires.
Emergency responders are currently working to contain the 100 mph wind-fueled fires that are consuming the dry land. At least five people have died and around 130,000 people have had to evacuate their homes. Places of worship, businesses, and other buildings have been heavily damaged. There are widespread power outages impacting hundreds of thousands of people.
Last Sunday's loose-plate collection during worship is going to the ERD Emergency Wildfire Response. Episcopal Relief & Development is one of our missions and although we normally only ask for donations during the season of Lent, we are making an exception to these extreme circumstances.
“We are heartbroken by the death and damage caused by the wildfires in Southern California and are praying for all affected,” said Lura Steele, Program Officer, Episcopal Relief & Development. “We are working with our partners to assess evacuee needs and provide support in the coming days.”
Please pray for the people affected by the wildfires. Supporting the Wildfire Response Fund will help communities around the world respond to the impact of fires.