Hurricane Francine Hits Louisiana

Hurricane Francine made landfall on Wednesday evening, September 11 in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana (about 50 miles southwest of New Orleans) as a category 2 hurricane, with powerful winds at 100 mph. Thankfully, it quickly slowed to category 1 hurricane, with winds at 85 mph. The need for an immediate response is still critical, as the storm is expecting to bring life-threatening conditions across Louisiana and Mississippi.

NECHAMA has a long history of disaster relief in Louisiana, and once again, we’re preparing to act. Over the next few days, I’ll be on the ground conducting assessments to ensure we can provide aid where it’s needed most. While full volunteer deployment details are still being finalized, we need your support now to make our response faster and more effective.

Here’s how you can help:

• Volunteer – If you’re able to deploy with us, please sign up here. We’ll reach out with details as soon as possible.
• Donate – If you’re unable to volunteer, you can still make a huge impact by donating here. Every dollar helps us mobilize quickly and provide crucial support to those affected.

NECHAMA is built on the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam—repairing the world through action. Your help, whether through volunteering or donating, is what makes this possible. Together, we can bring comfort and relief to those who need it most.

We’re praying for the safety of everyone in the storm’s path, and we are committed to being there for our neighbors in their time of need.