Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Responds to Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), through the work of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, is on the ground responding to the many urgent needs following the destruction Hurricane Helene left in her path following landfall on September 26, 2024 . (Above Photo: Melissa Sue Gerrits / Stringer/Getty Images)
PDA is part of a large and dedicated community of disaster response organizations. PDA has three initial deployment teams in Tampa Bay Presbytery, Holston Presbytery (Eastern Tennessee), and Western North Carolina Presbytery. Two additional deployments are scheduled to Northeast Georgia Presbytery and Foothills Presbytery (South Carolina). In addition, PDA has sent six initial assistance grants to six Presbyteries to support unmet immediate needs and two church damage grants. We anticipate additional grant requests.
Hurricane Milton made landfall on October 9, 2024 as a dangerous Category 3 storm near Siesta Key, Florida. PDA is maintaining communications with Florida Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Network (FLAPDAN) and Presbytery leadership to offer solidarity, resources, and support as the damage is assessed.
Your gifts will enable our denomination to support all the congregations and communities in the path of the storms.
