Episcopal Relief and Development is providing critical assistance to families in and around Lexington, Kentucky, and after severe storms. Storms tore through several counties, including Floyd, Magoffin, Johnson, and Martin, destroying approximately 250 homes, damaging 4,000 others, and leaving hundreds homeless.
"Severe weather, including tornadoes, high winds, and heavy rain, that began last Thursday evening and continued over Memorial Day weekend, brought down power lines and flooded homes and businesses," said the Rt. Rev. Stacy F. Sauls, Bishop of Lexington. "Floods and mudslides have blocked roads and parkways," said Bishop Sauls.
On behalf of the Episcopal Church, Episcopal Relief and Development has advanced emergency funds to the Diocese of Lexington to provide temporary shelter, food, and clothing vouchers and other humanitarian needs. The funds will also assist with cleanup costs in eastern Kentucky's hard hit areas.
To assist people affected by the storms in Kentucky and respond immediately after disasters in the United States and around the world, donate to the Emergency Relief Fund at www.er-d.org, or call (800) 334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to: Episcopal Relief and Development, c/o Emergency Relief Fund, PO Box 12043, Newark, NJ 07101.
Episcopal Relief and Development saves lives and builds hope in communities around the world. We provide emergency assistance in times of disaster. When the immediate crisis is over, we rebuild devastated communities and offer long-term solutions in the areas of food security, health care, and HIV/AIDS.
