Convoy of Hope has been serving survivors of Hurricane Ida in LaPlace, Louisiana. Now efforts will continue in New Orleans, also hard hit by Hurricane Ida. And Convoy is launching a new response to bring relief to the many people affected by torrential rains and flash-flooding in the Northeast states, where more than 25 lives have been lost.
"We saw a horrifying storm last night — unlike anything we have seen before. And this is a reality we have to face,” New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement Thursday morning.
A record-breaking 3.15 inches of rain fell in Central Park in one hour, triggering the National Weather Service to declare New York City’s first-ever flash flood emergency. Photos from the scene showed cars almost entirely submerged, subway tunnels filling with water, and downed utility poles blocking roadways.
Convoy is responding by sending multiple truckloads of relief supplies to affected areas. As this situation develops, Convoy of Hope will continue serving those in communities across the Eastern U.S. that have been affected by Ida.
To contribute to Convoy’s response to these storms, click here.
In addition, Convoy of Hope is helping Afghan refugees
Convoy of Hope is currently responding to the Afghanistan crisis. Thousands of people have been evacuated on flights, and millions more continue to reside in a nation which is now governed by the Taliban. At this time, the situation is sensitive. Communication regarding this response will be limited. However, please know Convoy is responding to the fullest extent possible.
Convoy of Hope is sending truckloads of resources to locations around the U.S. where refugees are arriving as a result of this crisis. Additionally, Convoy will be working with international partners near Afghanistan and throughout Europe to strategically serve people fleeing the country.
To support this humanitarian response, click here.
