SAMARITAN’S PURSE RESPONDS TO HURRICANE IAN; TWO DISASTER RELIEF UNITS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT DEPARTS TOMORROW

BOONE, N.C., Sept. 28, 2022—Samaritan's Purse is mobilizing disaster response specialists and tractor-trailers packed with relief equipment to areas currently being ravaged by Hurricane Ian. The international Christian relief organization will continue to closely track the storm and work with local authorities and church partners to determine the greatest areas of need. As soon as it is safe to do so, Samaritan’s Purse will move equipment into the most affected locations to serve families devastated by the hurricane.

“Hurricane Ian is going to impact the lives of millions of people,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan's Purse. “We are praying for everyone in its path and already mobilizing our team to respond in Jesus’ Name.”

Samaritan's Purse will set up operations in hurricane-devastated areas. Teams of volunteers from across the country will be needed to help families by mudding out flooded homes, tarping damaged roofs, and clearing debris. To stay up to date on the response or get involved, go to SamaritansPurse.org/espanol para saber más.

Oportunidades para los medios

Interview Edward Graham, vice president of operations for Samaritan's Purse
Interview Bruce Poss, director of North American Ministries for Samaritan's Purse
See tractor-trailers depart North Wilkesboro, North Carolina on September 29th with media interviews available beginning at 8:30am
Photos and broll available upon request

Con base en Boone, Carolina del Norte, Samaritan's Purse responde, en el nombre de Jesús, a las necesidades físicas y espirituales de las personas en situaciones de crisis, especialmente en lugares donde no hay personas ayudando. Liderada por su Presidente y Director Ejecutivo Franklin Graham, Samaritan's Purse trabaja en más de 100 países para proveer ayuda a las víctimas de guerra, enfermedad, desastre, pobreza, hambruna y persecución. Para más información, visítanos en: SamaritansPurse.org/espanol.