Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) urges your support for those affected by Hurricane Florence. PDA is delivering immediate aid to those impacted by Hurricane Florence on the eastern seaboard of the United States. Initial assessments suggest catastrophic destruction, but the full scope of the damage will not be known for many months.

PDA is deploying teams to affected presbyteries to meet with Presbyterian and community leadership to assist in coordinating relief efforts and mucking out homes and churches. After initial needs are addressed, PDA will remain—providing spiritual emotional care and Long Term Recovery to address unmet needs of those impacted.  Through your prayerful gifts we draw hope out of the chaos. The needs for the response will be great. God’s people are once again called on to stand in the “GAP”—Give. Act. Pray.

GIVE:  If you would like to send a check through the PEVA office, please make the check out to PEVA and mail to: PEVA, 801 Loudoun Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23707and write "DR000169 Florence".  Financial support for relief efforts can be designated to DR000169 which supports the church’s response to hurricanes impacting the U.S. Gifts can be made online, by phone at (800) 872-3283.

ACT: Learn how you and your congregation can help families who have lost everything in the devastation. Stay informed on Facebook, Twitter, and download resources, and share updates with your congregation.

Resources:  Hurricane Checklist for Churches, How Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) Funds Are Used, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) Services & Resources, Self-Care Strategies, Staying Connected During a Disaster, How Best to Prepare for a Hurricane Guide, National Hurricane Center, Riding It Out, After the Storm, Dealing with Trauma,  Tips on Food & Drinking Water Safety, Disaster Assistance Resources, FEMA How to Prepare for a Hurricane

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