Disaster Relief Update - Tuesday, August 25, 2009

"Go to your people, the exiles, and speak to them. Tell them: This is what the Lord says, whether they listen or refuse to listen" (Ezekiel 3:11).

A "word from the Lord," this is what Southern Baptists bring to a disaster. We are told to tell them, “this is what the Lord says.” We are to tell them this, “whether they listen or refuse to listen.”

Kentucky Flooding

Teams from Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, and Texas Baptist Men are responding to flooding in Louisville. There are more than 60 jobs pending with 86 mudout and repair jobs having been completed. Most importantly, the gospel has been presented seven times resulting in one salvation. Two other decisions and 118 ministry contacts have also been reported.

New York Flooding

Teams from, Mississippi, New England, Pennsylvania/South Jersey, and Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia are responding to flooding in Silver Creek (south of Buffalo). An incident command team is set up at First Baptist Church of Silver Creek. Approximately 1,000 homeowners have requested assistance. Thus far, 13 mudout jobs have been completed. The gospel was presented to one person and 19 ministry contacts have been made.

Canada

Darla Ponatha, DR coordinator for Canada, reported minimal damage in Canada due to Hurricane Bill with no requests for assistance. The storm had down-sized considerably by the time it reached Canada.

2009 Activity Reported as of August 24

National Disaster Relief Leadership

To contact the Disaster Operation Center, call 1.888.462.8657 or e-mail dr_offsite@namb.net