Disaster Relief
Published:
August 24, 2020
Last updated:
March 30, 2026

Cedar Rapids Derecho Assessment Update

Disaster Relief
Published:
24 Aug 2020
Last updated:
30 Mar 2026
Key Takeaways
  • NECHAMA had a busy weekend in Cedar Rapids, IA, clearing trees, responding to the needs at a local cemetery, and assessing a damaged homes and temple.
  • While we continue to perform necessary response services, we keep an eye on the tropical storms Marco and Laura, set to hit the Gulf Coast in the coming hours and days.

NECHAMA had a busy weekend in Cedar Rapids, IA, clearing trees, responding to the needs at a local cemetery, and assessing a damaged homes and temple.
While we continue to perform necessary response services, we keep an eye on the tropical storms Marco and Laura, set to hit the Gulf Coast in the coming hours and days.

If you are in the path of these storms, please take the necessary precautions now.

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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