Disaster Relief
Published:
September 10, 2020
Last updated:
March 30, 2026

One Week In

Disaster Relief
Published:
10 Sep 2020
Last updated:
30 Mar 2026
Key Takeaways
  • We are just past the first week of our two-week assessment in Louisiana.
  • The wind damage from the 150 mph winds is seen throughout the coastal areas and further inland.

We are just past the first week of our two-week assessment in Louisiana. The communities in and around Lake Charles are in the beginning stages of dealing with Hurricane Laura's damage. The hurricane was the strongest in Louisiana's history and the 5th strongest in the U.S. The wind damage from the 150 mph winds is seen throughout the coastal areas and further inland.

Only with your financial support can NECHAMA continue to respond to the needs of communities and homeowners affected by Hurricane Laura for the coming months. Please donate to our Hurricane Laura response today.

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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