| Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is actively
involved in responding to Hurricane Katrina. John Robinson, National Associate
for PDA, and members of the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT) have
been in contact with middle governing bodies in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama,
Florida, and where Katrina has already hit, and will continue to be in contact
to assess the situation and offer any needed assistance.
Eight PDAT members are currently working in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi,
and Louisiana; eight additional PDAT members are on standby ready to go to any
area where they are needed; and at least six PDAT members are committed to long-term
recovery response.
This storm is extremely dangerous, and is causing widespread damage. We have
already been alerted that several Presbyterian churches have sustained damage.
Therefore, PDA has activated designated giving accounts to help pastors who are
struggling to help members of their congregations while also struggling with
personal loss, and an account to help with church repair and/or rebuilding.
Please
keep those impacted by this disaster and those working to assist the survivors
in your prayers. |
