Recovery is ongoing five years after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A Category 5 hurricane, Maria made landfall on Sep. 20, 2017, and brought devastation to the islands, which were already in the relief process after Hurricane Irma made landfall two weeks earlier. Maria caused catastrophic flooding and the worst electrical blackout in U.S. history — some areas of Puerto Rico were without power for months. With little access to the islands, the response to the humanitarian crisis was slow.
We are sharing “2017 Hurricanes: Five Years Later.” In it, you’ll read about Mayra, a woman whose home is being rebuilt thanks to your gifts. The report also covers the response after Hurricane Harvey struck in August 2017. God’s presence — through our partners and you, our donors — is evident in these stories.
Today, we are seeing the news of many other disasters, including Hurricane Fiona, earthquakes, flooding and typhoons. With your gifts to the Lutheran Disaster Response general fund, we can respond to disasters around the world — whenever and wherever they occur. Thank you for your constant prayers and support for our neighbors.
Read here about the impact of your gifts beyond hurricanes.