Heavy rainfall has disrupted the lives of hundreds of families.
Samaritan’s Purse is responding to Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, where torrential rainfall caused severe flash flooding. Local rivers and their tributaries, including the Menomonee River, rose to record levels, causing widespread flooding that affected as many as 500 homes across multiple communities. Vehicles were washed away, residences were soaked, and as many as 2,000 homes were left without power.
On Tuesday evening, August 12, our U.S. Disaster Relief Unit #3—a tractor-trailer packed with relief supplies and equipment—along with other support equipment departed from our warehouse in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. North American Ministries staff are now on the ground working with local emergency management and church partners. Volunteer teams are out serving hard-hit neighborhoods.
We are based at our host church:
Elmbrook Church
777 S Barker Rd
Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Volunteers are helping homeowners clean out flooded houses by removing ruined walls and flooring, treating interiors for mold, and clearing out waterlogged furniture and belongings. Teams will also help residents recover cherished belongings and keepsakes not destroyed by the floodwaters, all while sharing the love and hope found only in Jesus Christ.
Please continue to pray for this Midwest community and for our teams serving hurting homeowners in Jesus’ Name.
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