LCC LERT Teams Help Families Affected by Hurricane Florence in Wilmington, North Carolina

This week, Kathy O'Day, LCC Director of Disaster Response, and 25 LCC LERT chainsaw team members, returned home from their deployment to Messiah Lutheran Church in Wilmington, North Carolina, at the invitation of the South Eastern District (SED) to assist those with downed and damaged trees. Of the 36 sites that were assessed, the LERT teams were able to complete work at 29 homes and at the church before the arrival of Hurricane Michael.

The team met many homeowners, listened to their stories, prayed with them, and helped clean up their properties. They feel blessed they were able to make a difference in the lives they touched.

One of these homeowners has been living in their damaged home since Hurricane Florence hit with no power due to an insurance battle. They are struggling financially, have medical disabilities, and are exhausted physically and emotionally. The team was able to secure a generator, gas, oil, and non-perishable food for them, as well as point them to the church for spiritual and emotional care.

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The team was referred to a homeowner with multiple trees down in his backyard. As they began to work, he went and spoke to several of his neighbors about us and soon we had 5 homes all on the same block with much damage to be cleared. It took a day and half, but all were so grateful for the assistance and caring shown to each of them.

After a week of hard work, the team went out for a final dinner and when they returned to the church a sign of thanks was waiting for them in the parking lot. It really meant a lot to everyone.

Please keep the North Carolina community in your prayers as they continue their recovery. Your donations will help us assist individuals and families affected by Hurricane Florence.

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