The ministries are working in Florida’s Big Bend region, Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia, and Tennessee.
Franklin Graham, who leads both the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse, wrote on social media….“This storm is huge. Pray for the safety of all of those in [its] path.”
His organizations are providing both physical and spiritual support to the affected communities
In a statement by The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team, the group has deployed chaplains to the hardest-hit areas.
These chaplains are offering a ministry of shelters and supporting hospitals overwhelmed by the disaster.
Another Christian group participating in the relief effort is Convoy of Hope, which is on the ground in Perry, Florida. The group has initiated a drive-thru distribution of groceries, water, and hygiene kits.
The group quoted a resident of Perry as saying, “It was like an earthquake.”
Pastor Dave of Perry’s First Assembly of God Church said, “I told my friends, ‘Help is here.’ You people are incredible. We’re so grateful for you being here.”
The Salvation Army has also been at work, deploying 10 mobile feeding units immediately as the storm approached and placing an additional 35 on standby. These units are serving up to 1,500 meals daily to those affected.
Kenneth G. Hodder, national commander of The Salvation Army said, “In times of crisis, we stand united with communities facing hardship.”