notes: FROM THE SITE 8/25/11: Hurricane Irene Heads Toward East Coast As Hurricane Irene begins moving northward from the Bahamas toward the East Coast of the U.S., Episcopal Relief & Development is standing ready to assist those who may be affected. The storm is considered unusually large and some experts believe it may become the biggest to hit the East Coast in seven years. “We’ve been in touch with some of the Episcopal dioceses that are in Irene’s path, and let them know that we’re on alert,” said Katie Mears, the agency’s Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response. “Many of them have been preparing for just such an event and have developed diocesan-wide response plans. In fact, I just attended a conference with Diocesan Disaster Coordinators from Province IV.” As of Thursday, Irene was classified as a Category 3 storm, lashing the Bahamas with winds up to 115 miles per hour. Thankfully, no deaths or injuries have been reported, but many homes have suffered heavy damage. Irene may gain enough force to reach Category 4 as it passes off the coast of Florida Thursday and early Friday, heading toward New England. A hurricane watch was in place along much of the North Carolina coast, with one county ordering mandatory evacuations. Although Irene is expected to lose some force along the way, it is still projected to be at Category 2 as it reaches the Carolinas. Extremely strong winds capable of extensive damage, heavy rain and coastal surges will remain a threat. In addition, East Coast ground is already waterlogged from an especially rainy August, raising the potential for flash flooding. Downed trees and power lines, along with possible tornadoes in parts of Long Island and the New England area, may cause outages. Please pray for those who have lost homes and possessions, and for those who may yet be impacted by the hurricane. For up-to-date information on the storm’s status, path and more, visit the Weather Channel website. To learn how Episcopal Relief & Development is working with dioceses to prepare for and respond to disasters, please visit the US Disaster Preparedness Initiative page. --------------------------- FROM THE SITE: Volunteer Sign-Up As part of the USA Disaster Preparedness Initiative, Episcopal Relief & Development is building a database of volunteers who are ready and willing to respond in the event of a disaster. If you are interested in being contacted about volunteer opportunities or disaster response trainings, please fill out the form below. You may be contacted about opportunities both in your community and around the country. ONLINE FORM AT: http://www.er-d.org/VolunteerForm/ ------------------------------------- FROM THE SITE: Hurricane Earl Moves Toward East Coast September 2, 2010 Hurricane Earl is moving toward the East Coast of the United States, prompting evacuations in areas at risk of being hit by high winds and heavy rains. The Category 4 hurricane, which caused property damage but no reported deaths or serious injuries as it passed through the Caribbean, could affect a large swath of the shoreline, from the Carolinas to Cape Cod and on towards Nova Scotia. Episcopal Relief & Development has been in communication with the dioceses located in the path of Hurricane Earl. “We are standing by,” said Katie Mears, Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response, “and are ready to assist with these important disaster response ministries. We are keeping all those affected in our prayers.” --------------------------------- ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. -------------------------------------- -> Episcopal Relief & Development Reaches Out to Partners in Hurricane's Path November 20, 2012 Eight deacons from the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey gathered at the diocesan center in Trenton on November 19 to learn how to facilitate FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Administration) disaster assistance registration. The training was held by members of Episcopal Relief & Development’s US Disaster Program and Partners in Response team as part of the organization’s response to Hurricane Sandy. December 31 is the deadline for registering with FEMA. Individuals in impacted areas should first check the published disaster declarations to see if their county is eligible for federal assistance. Once eligibility is established, residents should register with FEMA before December 31 in order to be able to apply for assistance as it becomes available. “FEMA registration is fairly straightforward, but getting people to jump into the process can be a challenge” said Dave Baylor, Diocesan Disaster Coordinator for the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia and member of the Partners in Response team. “Some people just need encouragement, but others need assistance filling out the forms or getting their materials organized ahead of time. This is where deacons and parish volunteers can really be of help.” Deacons from around the diocese were encouraged to identify and recruit volunteers from their congregations who could accompany people through application processes for disaster assistance funds, including from FEMA, insurance agencies and others. The FEMA registration assistance training session in New Jersey came at the end of a week-long visit by members of the Partners in Response team to areas that were impacted by Sandy. Episcopal Relief & Development is also working with the Episcopal dioceses of New York, Long Island, Newark and Connecticut. In addition, the agency continues to support its Church partners in the Caribbean as they distribute water, food and supplies for home reconstruction. The immediate relief phase of the response is now winding down, but the need for local volunteers, cleaning supplies, construction materials, furniture and appliances will continue well into the recovery phase. Please support these efforts by contributing to the Hurricane Sandy Response Fund, which will ensure that help reaches where it is most needed.
cat_notes: -> Removed old notes 11/20/12 LTEL FROM THE SITE 8/25/11: Hurricane Irene Heads Toward East Coast As Hurricane Irene begins moving northward from the Bahamas toward the East Coast of the U.S., Episcopal Relief & Development is standing ready to assist those who may be affected. The storm is considered unusually large and some experts believe it may become the biggest to hit the East Coast in seven years. “We’ve been in touch with some of the Episcopal dioceses that are in Irene’s path, and let them know that we’re on alert,” said Katie Mears, the agency’s Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response. “Many of them have been preparing for just such an event and have developed diocesan-wide response plans. In fact, I just attended a conference with Diocesan Disaster Coordinators from Province IV.” As of Thursday, Irene was classified as a Category 3 storm, lashing the Bahamas with winds up to 115 miles per hour. Thankfully, no deaths or injuries have been reported, but many homes have suffered heavy damage. Irene may gain enough force to reach Category 4 as it passes off the coast of Florida Thursday and early Friday, heading toward New England. A hurricane watch was in place along much of the North Carolina coast, with one county ordering mandatory evacuations. Although Irene is expected to lose some force along the way, it is still projected to be at Category 2 as it reaches the Carolinas. Extremely strong winds capable of extensive damage, heavy rain and coastal surges will remain a threat. In addition, East Coast ground is already waterlogged from an especially rainy August, raising the potential for flash flooding. Downed trees and power lines, along with possible tornadoes in parts of Long Island and the New England area, may cause outages. Please pray for those who have lost homes and possessions, and for those who may yet be impacted by the hurricane. For up-to-date information on the storm’s status, path and more, visit the Weather Channel website. To learn how Episcopal Relief & Development is working with dioceses to prepare for and respond to disasters, please visit the US Disaster Preparedness Initiative page. --------------------------- FROM THE SITE: Volunteer Sign-Up As part of the USA Disaster Preparedness Initiative, Episcopal Relief & Development is building a database of volunteers who are ready and willing to respond in the event of a disaster. If you are interested in being contacted about volunteer opportunities or disaster response trainings, please fill out the form below. You may be contacted about opportunities both in your community and around the country. ONLINE FORM AT: http://www.er-d.org/VolunteerForm/ ------------------------------------- FROM THE SITE: Hurricane Earl Moves Toward East Coast September 2, 2010 Hurricane Earl is moving toward the East Coast of the United States, prompting evacuations in areas at risk of being hit by high winds and heavy rains. The Category 4 hurricane, which caused property damage but no reported deaths or serious injuries as it passed through the Caribbean, could affect a large swath of the shoreline, from the Carolinas to Cape Cod and on towards Nova Scotia. Episcopal Relief & Development has been in communication with the dioceses located in the path of Hurricane Earl. “We are standing by,” said Katie Mears, Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response, “and are ready to assist with these important disaster response ministries. We are keeping all those affected in our prayers.” --------------------------------- ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. --------------------------------------

notes: FROM THE SITE: Volunteer Sign-Up As part of the USA Disaster Preparedness Initiative, Episcopal Relief & Development is building a database of volunteers who are ready and willing to respond in the event of a disaster. If you are interested in being contacted about volunteer opportunities or disaster response trainings, please fill out the form below. You may be contacted about opportunities both in your community and around the country. ONLINE FORM AT: http://www.er-d.org/VolunteerForm/ ------------------------------------- FROM THE SITE: Hurricane Earl Moves Toward East Coast September 2, 2010 Hurricane Earl is moving toward the East Coast of the United States, prompting evacuations in areas at risk of being hit by high winds and heavy rains. The Category 4 hurricane, which caused property damage but no reported deaths or serious injuries as it passed through the Caribbean, could affect a large swath of the shoreline, from the Carolinas to Cape Cod and on towards Nova Scotia. Episcopal Relief & Development has been in communication with the dioceses located in the path of Hurricane Earl. “We are standing by,” said Katie Mears, Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response, “and are ready to assist with these important disaster response ministries. We are keeping all those affected in our prayers.” --------------------------------- ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. -------------------------------------- -> FROM THE SITE 8/25/11: Hurricane Irene Heads Toward East Coast As Hurricane Irene begins moving northward from the Bahamas toward the East Coast of the U.S., Episcopal Relief & Development is standing ready to assist those who may be affected. The storm is considered unusually large and some experts believe it may become the biggest to hit the East Coast in seven years. “We’ve been in touch with some of the Episcopal dioceses that are in Irene’s path, and let them know that we’re on alert,” said Katie Mears, the agency’s Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response. “Many of them have been preparing for just such an event and have developed diocesan-wide response plans. In fact, I just attended a conference with Diocesan Disaster Coordinators from Province IV.” As of Thursday, Irene was classified as a Category 3 storm, lashing the Bahamas with winds up to 115 miles per hour. Thankfully, no deaths or injuries have been reported, but many homes have suffered heavy damage. Irene may gain enough force to reach Category 4 as it passes off the coast of Florida Thursday and early Friday, heading toward New England. A hurricane watch was in place along much of the North Carolina coast, with one county ordering mandatory evacuations. Although Irene is expected to lose some force along the way, it is still projected to be at Category 2 as it reaches the Carolinas. Extremely strong winds capable of extensive damage, heavy rain and coastal surges will remain a threat. In addition, East Coast ground is already waterlogged from an especially rainy August, raising the potential for flash flooding. Downed trees and power lines, along with possible tornadoes in parts of Long Island and the New England area, may cause outages. Please pray for those who have lost homes and possessions, and for those who may yet be impacted by the hurricane. For up-to-date information on the storm’s status, path and more, visit the Weather Channel website. To learn how Episcopal Relief & Development is working with dioceses to prepare for and respond to disasters, please visit the US Disaster Preparedness Initiative page. --------------------------- FROM THE SITE: Volunteer Sign-Up As part of the USA Disaster Preparedness Initiative, Episcopal Relief & Development is building a database of volunteers who are ready and willing to respond in the event of a disaster. If you are interested in being contacted about volunteer opportunities or disaster response trainings, please fill out the form below. You may be contacted about opportunities both in your community and around the country. ONLINE FORM AT: http://www.er-d.org/VolunteerForm/ ------------------------------------- FROM THE SITE: Hurricane Earl Moves Toward East Coast September 2, 2010 Hurricane Earl is moving toward the East Coast of the United States, prompting evacuations in areas at risk of being hit by high winds and heavy rains. The Category 4 hurricane, which caused property damage but no reported deaths or serious injuries as it passed through the Caribbean, could affect a large swath of the shoreline, from the Carolinas to Cape Cod and on towards Nova Scotia. Episcopal Relief & Development has been in communication with the dioceses located in the path of Hurricane Earl. “We are standing by,” said Katie Mears, Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response, “and are ready to assist with these important disaster response ministries. We are keeping all those affected in our prayers.” --------------------------------- ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. --------------------------------------

notes: FROM THE SITE: Volunteer Sign-Up As part of the USA Disaster Preparedness Initiative, Episcopal Relief & Development is building a database of volunteers who are ready and willing to respond in the event of a disaster. If you are interested in being contacted about volunteer opportunities or disaster response trainings, please fill out the form below. You may be contacted about opportunities both in your community and around the country. ONLINE FORM AT: http://www.er-d.org/VolunteerForm/ ------------------------------------- FROM THE SITE: Hurricane Earl Moves Toward East Coast September 2, 2010 Hurricane Earl is moving toward the East Coast of the United States, prompting evacuations in areas at risk of being hit by high winds and heavy rains. The Category 4 hurricane, which caused property damage but no reported deaths or serious injuries as it passed through the Caribbean, could affect a large swath of the shoreline, from the Carolinas to Cape Cod and on towards Nova Scotia. Episcopal Relief & Development has been in communication with the dioceses located in the path of Hurricane Earl. “We are standing by,” said Katie Mears, Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response, “and are ready to assist with these important disaster response ministries. We are keeping all those affected in our prayers.” -------------------------------------- posted - 1/16/10 http://www.er-d.org/HaitiCrisis Haitians Suffer in Aftermath of Devastating Earthquake On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. The nation's capital Port-au-Prince, located only ten miles from the quake's epicenter, has sustained serious damage. Episcopal Relief & Development has disbursed emergency funding for its program partner, the Diocese of Haiti, to help meet immediate needs such as food, water and shelter. The agency is standing ready to support the Diocese with post-earthquake recovery and rebuilding efforts and is partnering with the Diocese of the Dominican Republic to coordinate efforts that can be administered from the border areas. The Diocese already has staff in place and relationships with the Episcopal priests across the border. As communications and access improve, Episcopal Relief & Development will continue to provide updates. To assist those suffering in the wake of this disaster, donate to the Haiti Fund online or call 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. ---------------------------------- ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. -------------------------------------- -> FROM THE SITE: Volunteer Sign-Up As part of the USA Disaster Preparedness Initiative, Episcopal Relief & Development is building a database of volunteers who are ready and willing to respond in the event of a disaster. If you are interested in being contacted about volunteer opportunities or disaster response trainings, please fill out the form below. You may be contacted about opportunities both in your community and around the country. ONLINE FORM AT: http://www.er-d.org/VolunteerForm/ ------------------------------------- FROM THE SITE: Hurricane Earl Moves Toward East Coast September 2, 2010 Hurricane Earl is moving toward the East Coast of the United States, prompting evacuations in areas at risk of being hit by high winds and heavy rains. The Category 4 hurricane, which caused property damage but no reported deaths or serious injuries as it passed through the Caribbean, could affect a large swath of the shoreline, from the Carolinas to Cape Cod and on towards Nova Scotia. Episcopal Relief & Development has been in communication with the dioceses located in the path of Hurricane Earl. “We are standing by,” said Katie Mears, Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response, “and are ready to assist with these important disaster response ministries. We are keeping all those affected in our prayers.” --------------------------------- ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. --------------------------------------

notes: FROM THE SITE: Volunteer Sign-Up As part of the USA Disaster Preparedness Initiative, Episcopal Relief & Development is building a database of volunteers who are ready and willing to respond in the event of a disaster. If you are interested in being contacted about volunteer opportunities or disaster response trainings, please fill out the form below. You may be contacted about opportunities both in your community and around the country. ONLINE FORM AT: http://www.er-d.org/VolunteerForm/ ------------------------------------- FROM THE SITE: Hurricane Earl Moves Toward East Coast September 2, 2010 Hurricane Earl is moving toward the East Coast of the United States, prompting evacuations in areas at risk of being hit by high winds and heavy rains. The Category 4 hurricane, which caused property damage but no reported deaths or serious injuries as it passed through the Caribbean, could affect a large swath of the shoreline, from the Carolinas to Cape Cod and on towards Nova Scotia. Episcopal Relief & Development has been in communication with the dioceses located in the path of Hurricane Earl. “We are standing by,” said Katie Mears, Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response, “and are ready to assist with these important disaster response ministries. We are keeping all those affected in our prayers.” -------------------------------------- posted - 1/16/10 http://www.er-d.org/HaitiCrisis Haitians Suffer in Aftermath of Devastating Earthquake On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. The nation's capital Port-au-Prince, located only ten miles from the quake's epicenter, has sustained serious damage. Episcopal Relief & Development has disbursed emergency funding for its program partner, the Diocese of Haiti, to help meet immediate needs such as food, water and shelter. The agency is standing ready to support the Diocese with post-earthquake recovery and rebuilding efforts and is partnering with the Diocese of the Dominican Republic to coordinate efforts that can be administered from the border areas. The Diocese already has staff in place and relationships with the Episcopal priests across the border. As communications and access improve, Episcopal Relief & Development will continue to provide updates. To assist those suffering in the wake of this disaster, donate to the Haiti Fund online or call 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. View a video statement from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Episcopal Relief & Development President Rob Radtke. ================================= e-mail 9/5/08 As we begin to assess damage from Hurricane Gustav in the Gulf Coast, and work with our partners in Louisiana and Mississippi to provide electric generators, food and water to those returning home, a new storm has already hit the Caribbean. Tropical Storm Hanna has stalled over Haiti, devastating the country, dumping torrential rains that have caused massive flooding, isolated whole communities, and left many dead. Episcopal Relief & Development’s partners in the Diocese of Haiti are overwhelmed. Homes and offices are under water. Staff members are taking refuge on roofs. Power lines are down and communication sporadic. We are working to quickly get essential relief supplies to victims of the storm. Water, food and materials for shelter are all in short supply, and are urgently needed. Please support this lifesaving work today by contributing to our Hurricane Relief Fund. Your help is essential at this critical time. Haiti and other countries in the Caribbean have been battered repeatedly over the last few weeks. Hurricane Gustav devastated crops and left many dead in its wake. Now continuous rains are causing mass mudslides along Haiti’s deforested hillsides. In Port au Prince, strong winds have taken down most of the city’s remaining trees. And with Hurricanes Ike and Josephine brewing in the Atlantic, we know that the worst is far from over. Please support our Hurricane Relief Fund so that we can help devastated communities in which we work -- be they in Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean, or here at home -- prepare for disaster before it strikes. And with your help, we’ll also provide the resources, materials and expertise required to rebuild after storms hit. https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php?code=EM08-8 There is a minimum one-time online donation amount of $12.00, but we appreciate all contributions. If you wish to make a donation of less than $12.00, please mail a check to P.O. Box 7058 Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. To donate by phone, please call 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. Thank you! ---------------------------------- ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. -------------------------------------- -> FROM THE SITE: Volunteer Sign-Up As part of the USA Disaster Preparedness Initiative, Episcopal Relief & Development is building a database of volunteers who are ready and willing to respond in the event of a disaster. If you are interested in being contacted about volunteer opportunities or disaster response trainings, please fill out the form below. You may be contacted about opportunities both in your community and around the country. ONLINE FORM AT: http://www.er-d.org/VolunteerForm/ ------------------------------------- FROM THE SITE: Hurricane Earl Moves Toward East Coast September 2, 2010 Hurricane Earl is moving toward the East Coast of the United States, prompting evacuations in areas at risk of being hit by high winds and heavy rains. The Category 4 hurricane, which caused property damage but no reported deaths or serious injuries as it passed through the Caribbean, could affect a large swath of the shoreline, from the Carolinas to Cape Cod and on towards Nova Scotia. Episcopal Relief & Development has been in communication with the dioceses located in the path of Hurricane Earl. “We are standing by,” said Katie Mears, Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response, “and are ready to assist with these important disaster response ministries. We are keeping all those affected in our prayers.” -------------------------------------- posted - 1/16/10 http://www.er-d.org/HaitiCrisis Haitians Suffer in Aftermath of Devastating Earthquake On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. The nation's capital Port-au-Prince, located only ten miles from the quake's epicenter, has sustained serious damage. Episcopal Relief & Development has disbursed emergency funding for its program partner, the Diocese of Haiti, to help meet immediate needs such as food, water and shelter. The agency is standing ready to support the Diocese with post-earthquake recovery and rebuilding efforts and is partnering with the Diocese of the Dominican Republic to coordinate efforts that can be administered from the border areas. The Diocese already has staff in place and relationships with the Episcopal priests across the border. As communications and access improve, Episcopal Relief & Development will continue to provide updates. To assist those suffering in the wake of this disaster, donate to the Haiti Fund online or call 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. ---------------------------------- ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. --------------------------------------

notes: FROM THE SITE: Volunteer Sign-Up As part of the USA Disaster Preparedness Initiative, Episcopal Relief & Development is building a database of volunteers who are ready and willing to respond in the event of a disaster. If you are interested in being contacted about volunteer opportunities or disaster response trainings, please fill out the form below. You may be contacted about opportunities both in your community and around the country. ONLINE FORM AT: http://www.er-d.org/VolunteerForm/ ------------------------------------- FROM THE SITE: Hurricane Earl Moves Toward East Coast September 2, 2010 Hurricane Earl is moving toward the East Coast of the United States, prompting evacuations in areas at risk of being hit by high winds and heavy rains. The Category 4 hurricane, which caused property damage but no reported deaths or serious injuries as it passed through the Caribbean, could affect a large swath of the shoreline, from the Carolinas to Cape Cod and on towards Nova Scotia. Episcopal Relief & Development has been in communication with the dioceses located in the path of Hurricane Earl. “We are standing by,” said Katie Mears, Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response, “and are ready to assist with these important disaster response ministries. We are keeping all those affected in our prayers.” -------------------------------------- posted - 1/16/10 http://www.er-d.org/HaitiCrisis Haitians Suffer in Aftermath of Devastating Earthquake On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. The nation's capital Port-au-Prince, located only ten miles from the quake's epicenter, has sustained serious damage. Episcopal Relief & Development has disbursed emergency funding for its program partner, the Diocese of Haiti, to help meet immediate needs such as food, water and shelter. The agency is standing ready to support the Diocese with post-earthquake recovery and rebuilding efforts and is partnering with the Diocese of the Dominican Republic to coordinate efforts that can be administered from the border areas. The Diocese already has staff in place and relationships with the Episcopal priests across the border. As communications and access improve, Episcopal Relief & Development will continue to provide updates. To assist those suffering in the wake of this disaster, donate to the Haiti Fund online or call 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. View a video statement from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Episcopal Relief & Development President Rob Radtke. ================================= e-mail 9/5/08 As we begin to assess damage from Hurricane Gustav in the Gulf Coast, and work with our partners in Louisiana and Mississippi to provide electric generators, food and water to those returning home, a new storm has already hit the Caribbean. Tropical Storm Hanna has stalled over Haiti, devastating the country, dumping torrential rains that have caused massive flooding, isolated whole communities, and left many dead. Episcopal Relief & Development’s partners in the Diocese of Haiti are overwhelmed. Homes and offices are under water. Staff members are taking refuge on roofs. Power lines are down and communication sporadic. We are working to quickly get essential relief supplies to victims of the storm. Water, food and materials for shelter are all in short supply, and are urgently needed. Please support this lifesaving work today by contributing to our Hurricane Relief Fund. Your help is essential at this critical time. Haiti and other countries in the Caribbean have been battered repeatedly over the last few weeks. Hurricane Gustav devastated crops and left many dead in its wake. Now continuous rains are causing mass mudslides along Haiti’s deforested hillsides. In Port au Prince, strong winds have taken down most of the city’s remaining trees. And with Hurricanes Ike and Josephine brewing in the Atlantic, we know that the worst is far from over. Please support our Hurricane Relief Fund so that we can help devastated communities in which we work -- be they in Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean, or here at home -- prepare for disaster before it strikes. And with your help, we’ll also provide the resources, materials and expertise required to rebuild after storms hit. https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php?code=EM08-8 There is a minimum one-time online donation amount of $12.00, but we appreciate all contributions. If you wish to make a donation of less than $12.00, please mail a check to P.O. Box 7058 Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. To donate by phone, please call 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. Thank you! ---------------------------------- Hurricane Katrina Response Fund Gifts designated for Hurricane Katrina Response Fund provided immediate aid such as food, water, shelter, and medical supplies in Gulf Coast areas after the hurricane. Currently, ERD is working with affected dioceses and local organizations in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, Tennessee, and Texas to relocate displaced families. Your gift will assist ERD in rebuilding communities through the long-term recovery and development process in the Gulf Coast. ------------------------------ ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. -------------------------------------- -> FROM THE SITE: Volunteer Sign-Up As part of the USA Disaster Preparedness Initiative, Episcopal Relief & Development is building a database of volunteers who are ready and willing to respond in the event of a disaster. If you are interested in being contacted about volunteer opportunities or disaster response trainings, please fill out the form below. You may be contacted about opportunities both in your community and around the country. ONLINE FORM AT: http://www.er-d.org/VolunteerForm/ ------------------------------------- FROM THE SITE: Hurricane Earl Moves Toward East Coast September 2, 2010 Hurricane Earl is moving toward the East Coast of the United States, prompting evacuations in areas at risk of being hit by high winds and heavy rains. The Category 4 hurricane, which caused property damage but no reported deaths or serious injuries as it passed through the Caribbean, could affect a large swath of the shoreline, from the Carolinas to Cape Cod and on towards Nova Scotia. Episcopal Relief & Development has been in communication with the dioceses located in the path of Hurricane Earl. “We are standing by,” said Katie Mears, Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response, “and are ready to assist with these important disaster response ministries. We are keeping all those affected in our prayers.” -------------------------------------- posted - 1/16/10 http://www.er-d.org/HaitiCrisis Haitians Suffer in Aftermath of Devastating Earthquake On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. The nation's capital Port-au-Prince, located only ten miles from the quake's epicenter, has sustained serious damage. Episcopal Relief & Development has disbursed emergency funding for its program partner, the Diocese of Haiti, to help meet immediate needs such as food, water and shelter. The agency is standing ready to support the Diocese with post-earthquake recovery and rebuilding efforts and is partnering with the Diocese of the Dominican Republic to coordinate efforts that can be administered from the border areas. The Diocese already has staff in place and relationships with the Episcopal priests across the border. As communications and access improve, Episcopal Relief & Development will continue to provide updates. To assist those suffering in the wake of this disaster, donate to the Haiti Fund online or call 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. View a video statement from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Episcopal Relief & Development President Rob Radtke. ================================= e-mail 9/5/08 As we begin to assess damage from Hurricane Gustav in the Gulf Coast, and work with our partners in Louisiana and Mississippi to provide electric generators, food and water to those returning home, a new storm has already hit the Caribbean. Tropical Storm Hanna has stalled over Haiti, devastating the country, dumping torrential rains that have caused massive flooding, isolated whole communities, and left many dead. Episcopal Relief & Development’s partners in the Diocese of Haiti are overwhelmed. Homes and offices are under water. Staff members are taking refuge on roofs. Power lines are down and communication sporadic. We are working to quickly get essential relief supplies to victims of the storm. Water, food and materials for shelter are all in short supply, and are urgently needed. Please support this lifesaving work today by contributing to our Hurricane Relief Fund. Your help is essential at this critical time. Haiti and other countries in the Caribbean have been battered repeatedly over the last few weeks. Hurricane Gustav devastated crops and left many dead in its wake. Now continuous rains are causing mass mudslides along Haiti’s deforested hillsides. In Port au Prince, strong winds have taken down most of the city’s remaining trees. And with Hurricanes Ike and Josephine brewing in the Atlantic, we know that the worst is far from over. Please support our Hurricane Relief Fund so that we can help devastated communities in which we work -- be they in Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean, or here at home -- prepare for disaster before it strikes. And with your help, we’ll also provide the resources, materials and expertise required to rebuild after storms hit. https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php?code=EM08-8 There is a minimum one-time online donation amount of $12.00, but we appreciate all contributions. If you wish to make a donation of less than $12.00, please mail a check to P.O. Box 7058 Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. To donate by phone, please call 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. Thank you! ---------------------------------- ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. --------------------------------------

notes: FROM THE SITE: Hurricane Earl Moves Toward East Coast September 2, 2010 Hurricane Earl is moving toward the East Coast of the United States, prompting evacuations in areas at risk of being hit by high winds and heavy rains. The Category 4 hurricane, which caused property damage but no reported deaths or serious injuries as it passed through the Caribbean, could affect a large swath of the shoreline, from the Carolinas to Cape Cod and on towards Nova Scotia. Episcopal Relief & Development has been in communication with the dioceses located in the path of Hurricane Earl. “We are standing by,” said Katie Mears, Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response, “and are ready to assist with these important disaster response ministries. We are keeping all those affected in our prayers.” -------------------------------------- posted - 1/16/10 http://www.er-d.org/HaitiCrisis Haitians Suffer in Aftermath of Devastating Earthquake On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. The nation's capital Port-au-Prince, located only ten miles from the quake's epicenter, has sustained serious damage. Episcopal Relief & Development has disbursed emergency funding for its program partner, the Diocese of Haiti, to help meet immediate needs such as food, water and shelter. The agency is standing ready to support the Diocese with post-earthquake recovery and rebuilding efforts and is partnering with the Diocese of the Dominican Republic to coordinate efforts that can be administered from the border areas. The Diocese already has staff in place and relationships with the Episcopal priests across the border. As communications and access improve, Episcopal Relief & Development will continue to provide updates. To assist those suffering in the wake of this disaster, donate to the Haiti Fund online or call 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. View a video statement from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Episcopal Relief & Development President Rob Radtke. ================================= e-mail 9/5/08 As we begin to assess damage from Hurricane Gustav in the Gulf Coast, and work with our partners in Louisiana and Mississippi to provide electric generators, food and water to those returning home, a new storm has already hit the Caribbean. Tropical Storm Hanna has stalled over Haiti, devastating the country, dumping torrential rains that have caused massive flooding, isolated whole communities, and left many dead. Episcopal Relief & Development’s partners in the Diocese of Haiti are overwhelmed. Homes and offices are under water. Staff members are taking refuge on roofs. Power lines are down and communication sporadic. We are working to quickly get essential relief supplies to victims of the storm. Water, food and materials for shelter are all in short supply, and are urgently needed. Please support this lifesaving work today by contributing to our Hurricane Relief Fund. Your help is essential at this critical time. Haiti and other countries in the Caribbean have been battered repeatedly over the last few weeks. Hurricane Gustav devastated crops and left many dead in its wake. Now continuous rains are causing mass mudslides along Haiti’s deforested hillsides. In Port au Prince, strong winds have taken down most of the city’s remaining trees. And with Hurricanes Ike and Josephine brewing in the Atlantic, we know that the worst is far from over. Please support our Hurricane Relief Fund so that we can help devastated communities in which we work -- be they in Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean, or here at home -- prepare for disaster before it strikes. And with your help, we’ll also provide the resources, materials and expertise required to rebuild after storms hit. https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php?code=EM08-8 There is a minimum one-time online donation amount of $12.00, but we appreciate all contributions. If you wish to make a donation of less than $12.00, please mail a check to P.O. Box 7058 Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. To donate by phone, please call 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. Thank you! ---------------------------------- Hurricane Katrina Response Fund Gifts designated for Hurricane Katrina Response Fund provided immediate aid such as food, water, shelter, and medical supplies in Gulf Coast areas after the hurricane. Currently, ERD is working with affected dioceses and local organizations in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, Tennessee, and Texas to relocate displaced families. Your gift will assist ERD in rebuilding communities through the long-term recovery and development process in the Gulf Coast. ------------------------------ ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. -------------------------------------- -> FROM THE SITE: Volunteer Sign-Up As part of the USA Disaster Preparedness Initiative, Episcopal Relief & Development is building a database of volunteers who are ready and willing to respond in the event of a disaster. If you are interested in being contacted about volunteer opportunities or disaster response trainings, please fill out the form below. You may be contacted about opportunities both in your community and around the country. ONLINE FORM AT: http://www.er-d.org/VolunteerForm/ ------------------------------------- FROM THE SITE: Hurricane Earl Moves Toward East Coast September 2, 2010 Hurricane Earl is moving toward the East Coast of the United States, prompting evacuations in areas at risk of being hit by high winds and heavy rains. The Category 4 hurricane, which caused property damage but no reported deaths or serious injuries as it passed through the Caribbean, could affect a large swath of the shoreline, from the Carolinas to Cape Cod and on towards Nova Scotia. Episcopal Relief & Development has been in communication with the dioceses located in the path of Hurricane Earl. “We are standing by,” said Katie Mears, Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response, “and are ready to assist with these important disaster response ministries. We are keeping all those affected in our prayers.” -------------------------------------- posted - 1/16/10 http://www.er-d.org/HaitiCrisis Haitians Suffer in Aftermath of Devastating Earthquake On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. The nation's capital Port-au-Prince, located only ten miles from the quake's epicenter, has sustained serious damage. Episcopal Relief & Development has disbursed emergency funding for its program partner, the Diocese of Haiti, to help meet immediate needs such as food, water and shelter. The agency is standing ready to support the Diocese with post-earthquake recovery and rebuilding efforts and is partnering with the Diocese of the Dominican Republic to coordinate efforts that can be administered from the border areas. The Diocese already has staff in place and relationships with the Episcopal priests across the border. As communications and access improve, Episcopal Relief & Development will continue to provide updates. To assist those suffering in the wake of this disaster, donate to the Haiti Fund online or call 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. View a video statement from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Episcopal Relief & Development President Rob Radtke. ================================= e-mail 9/5/08 As we begin to assess damage from Hurricane Gustav in the Gulf Coast, and work with our partners in Louisiana and Mississippi to provide electric generators, food and water to those returning home, a new storm has already hit the Caribbean. Tropical Storm Hanna has stalled over Haiti, devastating the country, dumping torrential rains that have caused massive flooding, isolated whole communities, and left many dead. Episcopal Relief & Development’s partners in the Diocese of Haiti are overwhelmed. Homes and offices are under water. Staff members are taking refuge on roofs. Power lines are down and communication sporadic. We are working to quickly get essential relief supplies to victims of the storm. Water, food and materials for shelter are all in short supply, and are urgently needed. Please support this lifesaving work today by contributing to our Hurricane Relief Fund. Your help is essential at this critical time. Haiti and other countries in the Caribbean have been battered repeatedly over the last few weeks. Hurricane Gustav devastated crops and left many dead in its wake. Now continuous rains are causing mass mudslides along Haiti’s deforested hillsides. In Port au Prince, strong winds have taken down most of the city’s remaining trees. And with Hurricanes Ike and Josephine brewing in the Atlantic, we know that the worst is far from over. Please support our Hurricane Relief Fund so that we can help devastated communities in which we work -- be they in Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean, or here at home -- prepare for disaster before it strikes. And with your help, we’ll also provide the resources, materials and expertise required to rebuild after storms hit. https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php?code=EM08-8 There is a minimum one-time online donation amount of $12.00, but we appreciate all contributions. If you wish to make a donation of less than $12.00, please mail a check to P.O. Box 7058 Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. To donate by phone, please call 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. Thank you! ---------------------------------- Hurricane Katrina Response Fund Gifts designated for Hurricane Katrina Response Fund provided immediate aid such as food, water, shelter, and medical supplies in Gulf Coast areas after the hurricane. Currently, ERD is working with affected dioceses and local organizations in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, Tennessee, and Texas to relocate displaced families. Your gift will assist ERD in rebuilding communities through the long-term recovery and development process in the Gulf Coast. ------------------------------ ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. --------------------------------------

notes: posted - 1/16/10 http://www.er-d.org/HaitiCrisis Haitians Suffer in Aftermath of Devastating Earthquake On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. The nation's capital Port-au-Prince, located only ten miles from the quake's epicenter, has sustained serious damage. Episcopal Relief & Development has disbursed emergency funding for its program partner, the Diocese of Haiti, to help meet immediate needs such as food, water and shelter. The agency is standing ready to support the Diocese with post-earthquake recovery and rebuilding efforts and is partnering with the Diocese of the Dominican Republic to coordinate efforts that can be administered from the border areas. The Diocese already has staff in place and relationships with the Episcopal priests across the border. As communications and access improve, Episcopal Relief & Development will continue to provide updates. To assist those suffering in the wake of this disaster, donate to the Haiti Fund online or call 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. View a video statement from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Episcopal Relief & Development President Rob Radtke. ================================= e-mail 9/5/08 As we begin to assess damage from Hurricane Gustav in the Gulf Coast, and work with our partners in Louisiana and Mississippi to provide electric generators, food and water to those returning home, a new storm has already hit the Caribbean. Tropical Storm Hanna has stalled over Haiti, devastating the country, dumping torrential rains that have caused massive flooding, isolated whole communities, and left many dead. Episcopal Relief & Development’s partners in the Diocese of Haiti are overwhelmed. Homes and offices are under water. Staff members are taking refuge on roofs. Power lines are down and communication sporadic. We are working to quickly get essential relief supplies to victims of the storm. Water, food and materials for shelter are all in short supply, and are urgently needed. Please support this lifesaving work today by contributing to our Hurricane Relief Fund. Your help is essential at this critical time. Haiti and other countries in the Caribbean have been battered repeatedly over the last few weeks. Hurricane Gustav devastated crops and left many dead in its wake. Now continuous rains are causing mass mudslides along Haiti’s deforested hillsides. In Port au Prince, strong winds have taken down most of the city’s remaining trees. And with Hurricanes Ike and Josephine brewing in the Atlantic, we know that the worst is far from over. Please support our Hurricane Relief Fund so that we can help devastated communities in which we work -- be they in Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean, or here at home -- prepare for disaster before it strikes. And with your help, we’ll also provide the resources, materials and expertise required to rebuild after storms hit. https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php?code=EM08-8 There is a minimum one-time online donation amount of $12.00, but we appreciate all contributions. If you wish to make a donation of less than $12.00, please mail a check to P.O. Box 7058 Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. To donate by phone, please call 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. Thank you! ---------------------------------- Hurricane Katrina Response Fund Gifts designated for Hurricane Katrina Response Fund provided immediate aid such as food, water, shelter, and medical supplies in Gulf Coast areas after the hurricane. Currently, ERD is working with affected dioceses and local organizations in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, Tennessee, and Texas to relocate displaced families. Your gift will assist ERD in rebuilding communities through the long-term recovery and development process in the Gulf Coast. ------------------------------ ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. -------------------------------------- -> FROM THE SITE: Hurricane Earl Moves Toward East Coast September 2, 2010 Hurricane Earl is moving toward the East Coast of the United States, prompting evacuations in areas at risk of being hit by high winds and heavy rains. The Category 4 hurricane, which caused property damage but no reported deaths or serious injuries as it passed through the Caribbean, could affect a large swath of the shoreline, from the Carolinas to Cape Cod and on towards Nova Scotia. Episcopal Relief & Development has been in communication with the dioceses located in the path of Hurricane Earl. “We are standing by,” said Katie Mears, Program Manager for USA Disaster Preparedness and Response, “and are ready to assist with these important disaster response ministries. We are keeping all those affected in our prayers.” -------------------------------------- posted - 1/16/10 http://www.er-d.org/HaitiCrisis Haitians Suffer in Aftermath of Devastating Earthquake On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. The nation's capital Port-au-Prince, located only ten miles from the quake's epicenter, has sustained serious damage. Episcopal Relief & Development has disbursed emergency funding for its program partner, the Diocese of Haiti, to help meet immediate needs such as food, water and shelter. The agency is standing ready to support the Diocese with post-earthquake recovery and rebuilding efforts and is partnering with the Diocese of the Dominican Republic to coordinate efforts that can be administered from the border areas. The Diocese already has staff in place and relationships with the Episcopal priests across the border. As communications and access improve, Episcopal Relief & Development will continue to provide updates. To assist those suffering in the wake of this disaster, donate to the Haiti Fund online or call 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. View a video statement from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Episcopal Relief & Development President Rob Radtke. ================================= e-mail 9/5/08 As we begin to assess damage from Hurricane Gustav in the Gulf Coast, and work with our partners in Louisiana and Mississippi to provide electric generators, food and water to those returning home, a new storm has already hit the Caribbean. Tropical Storm Hanna has stalled over Haiti, devastating the country, dumping torrential rains that have caused massive flooding, isolated whole communities, and left many dead. Episcopal Relief & Development’s partners in the Diocese of Haiti are overwhelmed. Homes and offices are under water. Staff members are taking refuge on roofs. Power lines are down and communication sporadic. We are working to quickly get essential relief supplies to victims of the storm. Water, food and materials for shelter are all in short supply, and are urgently needed. Please support this lifesaving work today by contributing to our Hurricane Relief Fund. Your help is essential at this critical time. Haiti and other countries in the Caribbean have been battered repeatedly over the last few weeks. Hurricane Gustav devastated crops and left many dead in its wake. Now continuous rains are causing mass mudslides along Haiti’s deforested hillsides. In Port au Prince, strong winds have taken down most of the city’s remaining trees. And with Hurricanes Ike and Josephine brewing in the Atlantic, we know that the worst is far from over. Please support our Hurricane Relief Fund so that we can help devastated communities in which we work -- be they in Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean, or here at home -- prepare for disaster before it strikes. And with your help, we’ll also provide the resources, materials and expertise required to rebuild after storms hit. https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php?code=EM08-8 There is a minimum one-time online donation amount of $12.00, but we appreciate all contributions. If you wish to make a donation of less than $12.00, please mail a check to P.O. Box 7058 Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. To donate by phone, please call 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. Thank you! ---------------------------------- Hurricane Katrina Response Fund Gifts designated for Hurricane Katrina Response Fund provided immediate aid such as food, water, shelter, and medical supplies in Gulf Coast areas after the hurricane. Currently, ERD is working with affected dioceses and local organizations in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, Tennessee, and Texas to relocate displaced families. Your gift will assist ERD in rebuilding communities through the long-term recovery and development process in the Gulf Coast. ------------------------------ ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. --------------------------------------

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notes: e-mail 9/5/08 As we begin to assess damage from Hurricane Gustav in the Gulf Coast, and work with our partners in Louisiana and Mississippi to provide electric generators, food and water to those returning home, a new storm has already hit the Caribbean. Tropical Storm Hanna has stalled over Haiti, devastating the country, dumping torrential rains that have caused massive flooding, isolated whole communities, and left many dead. Episcopal Relief & Development’s partners in the Diocese of Haiti are overwhelmed. Homes and offices are under water. Staff members are taking refuge on roofs. Power lines are down and communication sporadic. We are working to quickly get essential relief supplies to victims of the storm. Water, food and materials for shelter are all in short supply, and are urgently needed. Please support this lifesaving work today by contributing to our Hurricane Relief Fund. Your help is essential at this critical time. Haiti and other countries in the Caribbean have been battered repeatedly over the last few weeks. Hurricane Gustav devastated crops and left many dead in its wake. Now continuous rains are causing mass mudslides along Haiti’s deforested hillsides. In Port au Prince, strong winds have taken down most of the city’s remaining trees. And with Hurricanes Ike and Josephine brewing in the Atlantic, we know that the worst is far from over. Please support our Hurricane Relief Fund so that we can help devastated communities in which we work -- be they in Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean, or here at home -- prepare for disaster before it strikes. And with your help, we’ll also provide the resources, materials and expertise required to rebuild after storms hit. https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php?code=EM08-8 There is a minimum one-time online donation amount of $12.00, but we appreciate all contributions. If you wish to make a donation of less than $12.00, please mail a check to P.O. Box 7058 Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. To donate by phone, please call 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. Thank you! ---------------------------------- Hurricane Katrina Response Fund Gifts designated for Hurricane Katrina Response Fund provided immediate aid such as food, water, shelter, and medical supplies in Gulf Coast areas after the hurricane. Currently, ERD is working with affected dioceses and local organizations in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, Tennessee, and Texas to relocate displaced families. Your gift will assist ERD in rebuilding communities through the long-term recovery and development process in the Gulf Coast. ------------------------------ ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. -------------------------------------- -> posted - 1/16/10 http://www.er-d.org/HaitiCrisis Haitians Suffer in Aftermath of Devastating Earthquake On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. The nation's capital Port-au-Prince, located only ten miles from the quake's epicenter, has sustained serious damage. Episcopal Relief & Development has disbursed emergency funding for its program partner, the Diocese of Haiti, to help meet immediate needs such as food, water and shelter. The agency is standing ready to support the Diocese with post-earthquake recovery and rebuilding efforts and is partnering with the Diocese of the Dominican Republic to coordinate efforts that can be administered from the border areas. The Diocese already has staff in place and relationships with the Episcopal priests across the border. As communications and access improve, Episcopal Relief & Development will continue to provide updates. To assist those suffering in the wake of this disaster, donate to the Haiti Fund online or call 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. View a video statement from Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and Episcopal Relief & Development President Rob Radtke. ================================= e-mail 9/5/08 As we begin to assess damage from Hurricane Gustav in the Gulf Coast, and work with our partners in Louisiana and Mississippi to provide electric generators, food and water to those returning home, a new storm has already hit the Caribbean. Tropical Storm Hanna has stalled over Haiti, devastating the country, dumping torrential rains that have caused massive flooding, isolated whole communities, and left many dead. Episcopal Relief & Development’s partners in the Diocese of Haiti are overwhelmed. Homes and offices are under water. Staff members are taking refuge on roofs. Power lines are down and communication sporadic. We are working to quickly get essential relief supplies to victims of the storm. Water, food and materials for shelter are all in short supply, and are urgently needed. Please support this lifesaving work today by contributing to our Hurricane Relief Fund. Your help is essential at this critical time. Haiti and other countries in the Caribbean have been battered repeatedly over the last few weeks. Hurricane Gustav devastated crops and left many dead in its wake. Now continuous rains are causing mass mudslides along Haiti’s deforested hillsides. In Port au Prince, strong winds have taken down most of the city’s remaining trees. And with Hurricanes Ike and Josephine brewing in the Atlantic, we know that the worst is far from over. Please support our Hurricane Relief Fund so that we can help devastated communities in which we work -- be they in Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean, or here at home -- prepare for disaster before it strikes. And with your help, we’ll also provide the resources, materials and expertise required to rebuild after storms hit. https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php?code=EM08-8 There is a minimum one-time online donation amount of $12.00, but we appreciate all contributions. If you wish to make a donation of less than $12.00, please mail a check to P.O. Box 7058 Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. To donate by phone, please call 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. Thank you! ---------------------------------- Hurricane Katrina Response Fund Gifts designated for Hurricane Katrina Response Fund provided immediate aid such as food, water, shelter, and medical supplies in Gulf Coast areas after the hurricane. Currently, ERD is working with affected dioceses and local organizations in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, Tennessee, and Texas to relocate displaced families. Your gift will assist ERD in rebuilding communities through the long-term recovery and development process in the Gulf Coast. ------------------------------ ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. --------------------------------------
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notes: Hurricane Katrina Response Fund Gifts designated for Hurricane Katrina Response Fund provided immediate aid such as food, water, shelter, and medical supplies in Gulf Coast areas after the hurricane. Currently, ERD is working with affected dioceses and local organizations in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, Tennessee, and Texas to relocate displaced families. Your gift will assist ERD in rebuilding communities through the long-term recovery and development process in the Gulf Coast. ------------------------------ ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. -------------------------------------- -> e-mail 9/5/08 As we begin to assess damage from Hurricane Gustav in the Gulf Coast, and work with our partners in Louisiana and Mississippi to provide electric generators, food and water to those returning home, a new storm has already hit the Caribbean. Tropical Storm Hanna has stalled over Haiti, devastating the country, dumping torrential rains that have caused massive flooding, isolated whole communities, and left many dead. Episcopal Relief & Development’s partners in the Diocese of Haiti are overwhelmed. Homes and offices are under water. Staff members are taking refuge on roofs. Power lines are down and communication sporadic. We are working to quickly get essential relief supplies to victims of the storm. Water, food and materials for shelter are all in short supply, and are urgently needed. Please support this lifesaving work today by contributing to our Hurricane Relief Fund. Your help is essential at this critical time. Haiti and other countries in the Caribbean have been battered repeatedly over the last few weeks. Hurricane Gustav devastated crops and left many dead in its wake. Now continuous rains are causing mass mudslides along Haiti’s deforested hillsides. In Port au Prince, strong winds have taken down most of the city’s remaining trees. And with Hurricanes Ike and Josephine brewing in the Atlantic, we know that the worst is far from over. Please support our Hurricane Relief Fund so that we can help devastated communities in which we work -- be they in Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean, or here at home -- prepare for disaster before it strikes. And with your help, we’ll also provide the resources, materials and expertise required to rebuild after storms hit. https://www.er-d.org/donate-select.php?code=EM08-8 There is a minimum one-time online donation amount of $12.00, but we appreciate all contributions. If you wish to make a donation of less than $12.00, please mail a check to P.O. Box 7058 Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. To donate by phone, please call 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. Thank you! ---------------------------------- Hurricane Katrina Response Fund Gifts designated for Hurricane Katrina Response Fund provided immediate aid such as food, water, shelter, and medical supplies in Gulf Coast areas after the hurricane. Currently, ERD is working with affected dioceses and local organizations in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, Tennessee, and Texas to relocate displaced families. Your gift will assist ERD in rebuilding communities through the long-term recovery and development process in the Gulf Coast. ------------------------------ ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. --------------------------------------
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notes: Hurricane Katrina Response Fund Gifts designated for Hurricane Katrina Response Fund provided immediate aid such as food, water, shelter, and medical supplies in Gulf Coast areas after the hurricane. Currently, ERD is working with affected dioceses and local organizations in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, Tennessee, and Texas to relocate displaced families. Your gift will assist ERD in rebuilding communities through the long-term recovery and development process in the Gulf Coast. ------------------------------ ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. -------------------------------------- -> Hurricane Katrina Response Fund Gifts designated for Hurricane Katrina Response Fund provided immediate aid such as food, water, shelter, and medical supplies in Gulf Coast areas after the hurricane. Currently, ERD is working with affected dioceses and local organizations in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, Tennessee, and Texas to relocate displaced families. Your gift will assist ERD in rebuilding communities through the long-term recovery and development process in the Gulf Coast. ------------------------------ ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. --------------------------------------

notes: Hurricane Katrina Response Fund Gifts designated for Hurricane Katrina Response Fund provided immediate aid such as food, water, shelter, and medical supplies in Gulf Coast areas after the hurricane. Currently, ERD is working with affected dioceses and local organizations in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, Tennessee, and Texas to relocate displaced families. Your gift will assist ERD in rebuilding communities through the long-term recovery and development process in the Gulf Coast. ------------------------------ ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. -------------------------------------- -> Hurricane Katrina Response Fund Gifts designated for Hurricane Katrina Response Fund provided immediate aid such as food, water, shelter, and medical supplies in Gulf Coast areas after the hurricane. Currently, ERD is working with affected dioceses and local organizations in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, Tennessee, and Texas to relocate displaced families. Your gift will assist ERD in rebuilding communities through the long-term recovery and development process in the Gulf Coast. ------------------------------ ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. --------------------------------------

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notes: Hurricane Katrina Response Fund Gifts designated for Hurricane Katrina Response Fund provided immediate aid such as food, water, shelter, and medical supplies in Gulf Coast areas after the hurricane. Currently, ERD is working with affected dioceses and local organizations in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, Tennessee, and Texas to relocate displaced families. Your gift will assist ERD in rebuilding communities through the long-term recovery and development process in the Gulf Coast. ------------------------------ ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. -------------------------------------- -> Hurricane Katrina Response Fund Gifts designated for Hurricane Katrina Response Fund provided immediate aid such as food, water, shelter, and medical supplies in Gulf Coast areas after the hurricane. Currently, ERD is working with affected dioceses and local organizations in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, Tennessee, and Texas to relocate displaced families. Your gift will assist ERD in rebuilding communities through the long-term recovery and development process in the Gulf Coast. ------------------------------ ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. --------------------------------------
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notes: ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. -------------------------------------- -> Hurricane Katrina Response Fund Gifts designated for Hurricane Katrina Response Fund provided immediate aid such as food, water, shelter, and medical supplies in Gulf Coast areas after the hurricane. Currently, ERD is working with affected dioceses and local organizations in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, Tennessee, and Texas to relocate displaced families. Your gift will assist ERD in rebuilding communities through the long-term recovery and development process in the Gulf Coast. ------------------------------ ERD is able to respond within hours of a major disaster. Help us today to provide critical food, water and shelter to save lives. Program Areas: *Emergency Relief/Rebuilding *Food Security *Primary Health *Food Security/Hunger Fund *More... Our emergency relief and rebuilding program provides critical assistance, such as food, clean water, and shelter, after man-made and natural disasters around the world and in the United States and rebuilds devastated communities after the immediate crisis is over. Through our program, we: * work with Episcopal, Anglican, or ecumenical partners in affected areas to respond immediately after natural and man-made disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and war. * deliver life-saving supplies, such as medicine, blankets, and food supplies, and provide shelter to children, women, the elderly, and other vulnerable people. * rebuild devastated areas and work with local communities to assess their needs and build homes, schools, health clinics, water systems, and churches, and train people to start small businesses. --------------------------------- The Hurricane Response Center provides updates and resources on our partnerships with Episcopal dioceses affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Within the first critical days and weeks after the hurricanes, ERD provided critical supplies including food, water, and medicine to people affected by the hurricanes. In the following weeks, ERD aided the resettlement of displaced people and evacuees through our partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries in The Katrina Relocation Project. Our staff has visited the Gulf Coast region and, based on damage assessments, has developed a comprehensive four-phase recovery program to support ongoing and long-term work. We will offer long-term support particularly in the areas of psychosocial care, livelihood, health and housing recovery, case management services, and other unmet needs. --------------------------------------