Disaster Relief Unit

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Inside the Disaster Relief Unit

The Disaster Relief Unit is a tractor/trailer unit designed to allow Samaritan’s Purse - Canada to immediately respond to disasters in North America. The trailer has a self-contained office and communications equipment, and other supplies. The unit is also stocked with necessary tools and equipment, including generators, water pumps, chainsaws, wheel barrows, and safety gear for the volunteer Relief Teams who carry out the clean-up efforts. The unit also travels with a Bobcat and support vehicles.

The Disaster Relief Unit and Samaritan’s Purse Relief Teams are ready to respond when the need arises, arriving as fast as possible to set up a base for Samaritan’s Purse relief efforts in the affected area.

 

Where We Respond

 

When a natural disaster strikes, the people affected – whether they live overseas or in North America – are in desperate need of the resources and assistance Samaritan’s Purse offers. Our first focus is helping those who are elderly, disabled, or who are unable to manage clean-up on their own.

 

This Disaster Relief Unit has responded to multiple natural disasters, most recently to extensive flooding in New York state, and the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast.

 

Get Involved

 

Samaritan’s Purse relies on Relief Teams to carry out clean-up efforts, and we provide the equipment, materials and leadership needed to respond. We are always looking for volunteers to join our Relief Teams or volunteer database. We are also in need of financial support in order to continue to respond swiftly and equip the Disaster Relief Unit with necessary supplies and equipment.

Ways You Can Help
Pray Please pray that God will continue to provide direction to Samaritan’s Purse, as we respond to people’s needs, share the love of Christ, and serve the church worldwide.		Give To help keep the Disaster Relief Unit response-ready. Donate Here.