BRITISH COLUMBIA WILDFIRES: Our Neighbors in the Okanagan Need Help
/Wildfire has turned many homes to ash across British Columbia’s Okanagan region. In the Shuswap area, nearly 180 buildings have been burned. Charred foundations are often all that remain. As families face the immensity of the damage, we have sent a second Disaster Relief Unit to help in Jesus’ Name.
Precious possessions frequently survive in the ruins of these properties. Your support enables volunteers to safely enter the debris to find these items that can mean the world to residents who are hurting.
Samaritan’s Purse volunteers search for surviving possessions in the ashes of a home in West Kelowna, British Columbia.
In West Kelowna—where our first Disaster Relief Unit tractor trailer is stationed—the team rescued a cherished antique motorcycle from the ruins of Sean’s home. Fighting back tears, he said, “Just thank you … it meant more than words can say.”
Just days after helping Sean, the team was present as a couple trusted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. We praise God for that.
Please keep praying for these families. Evacuation orders continue in parts of the Okanagan. Our teams are helping to operate evacuation centers. Ask God to strengthen them as the scale of these disasters stretches resources.
Your prayers and support are vital.
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18, ESV
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