Disaster Relief
Published:
September 13, 2020
Last updated:
March 30, 2026

Sally

Disaster Relief
Published:
13 Sep 2020
Last updated:
30 Mar 2026
Key Takeaways
  • Just weeks after Hurricane Laura, Tropical Storm Sally is expected to become a Cat.
  • If you are in a mandatory evacuation area, please follow your local authorities' instructions, stay weather aware, and be prepared.

Just weeks after Hurricane Laura, Tropical Storm Sally is expected to become a Cat. 1 Hurricane, feared to hit Louisiana on Tuesday. Impacts of the Hurricane, including heavy rains, storm surge, and high winds expected across southeastern Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Mandatory evacuations already in place. If you are in a mandatory evacuation area, please follow your local authorities' instructions, stay weather aware, and be prepared.

Our NECHAMA team will hunker down in a safe location during the hurricane. We will continue to monitor the path throughout the day and tomorrow. As more damage is anticipated for already hard-hit areas, your donations are critical to continue our work in Louisiana. https://hurricanelaura.funraise.org/

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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