Disaster Relief
Published:
August 28, 2020
Last updated:
March 30, 2026

Cedar Rapids Derecho Assessment Complete

Disaster Relief
Published:
28 Aug 2020
Last updated:
30 Mar 2026
Key Takeaways
  • It was a busy two week assessment in Cedar Rapids, IA.
  • We want to thank our partner #IOCC, Dan Heoft, our friends, and colleagues who joined the efforts #BillDriscolJr and #PhoungLee.

It was a busy two week assessment in Cedar Rapids, IA. The community and local partners were exceptional, and we look forward to working alongside you again. We want to thank our partner #IOCC, Dan Heoft, our friends, and colleagues who joined the efforts #BillDriscolJr and #PhoungLee.

We have headed back to Minnesota to prepare for deploying to Louisianna after Hurricane Laura.

Your donations are needed now to help us prepare for what is anticipated to be a long storm season.

Posts authored collectively by the NECHAMA team. NECHAMA: Jewish Response to Disaster is a leading national organization in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, guided by the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam.

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