Hurricane Laura Disaster Relief
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We plan to send emergency supplies and humanitarian aid to those who have been affected by Hurricane Laura. Please join us in our mission to help those affected by...
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Hurricane Laura Brings Devastation to Louisiana
On August 27th, 2020, Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana and left a path of devastation and destruction. Hurricane Laura has caused at least six deaths, including a 14-year-old girl. These deaths occurred due to trees collapsing into houses throughout southern Louisiana.
Hurricane Laura brought winds upward of 150 mph and caused devastating damage to homes, businesses, historical landmarks, places of worship, schools, and more. A 20-foot flash flood storm surge wrecked Lake Charles, Louisiana, and neighboring counties. Furthermore, a chemical plant caught fire started in West Lake, Louisiana, causing harmful smoke to be released in the air, including “chlorine, nitric oxide, and other toxins used in industrial and commercial disinfectants and swimming pools maintenance,” according to The Washington Post.
The Vermilion Parish Police Jury cautioned people who had not yet evacuated to take their lives into their own hands. People were encouraged to write their name, social security number, and next of kin on a piece of paper put it in a Ziploc bag and put it in their pocket to be identified and accounted for in case they died.
Embrace Relief in collaboration with Atlas Foundation plan to send emergency supplies and humanitarian aid to those who have been affected by Hurricane Laura. Any donation amount, big or small, will help us bring humanitarian relief to those affected. Please join us in our mission to help those affected by Hurricane Laura.
Disaster Relief Program
Why disaster relief campaigns matter.
Disaster relief campaigns help teams respond when families need urgent stabilization after emergencies, displacement, or local crises.
Flexible emergency support can move quickly toward food, shelter, supplies, cleanup, and coordination as confirmed needs change.
Emergency needs can shift quickly after a crisis.
Flexible support helps teams respond before needs become harder to meet.
Campaigns can support supplies, shelter, food, and local coordination.
What your donation supports
Relief that can move with urgent needs.
Emergency supplies
Donations can support practical supplies families need after a crisis.
Food and shelter
Campaigns may help provide meals, temporary shelter support, and household essentials.
Rapid coordination
Support helps teams coordinate local partners, logistics, and field delivery.
Campaign FAQ
Questions before supporting emergency response.
Emergency needs change quickly. Flexible funding helps teams respond to confirmed needs without waiting for a narrow campaign.
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