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Deadly Storms and Flooding Devastate US Communities, Leaving Trail of Destruction

Strategic Insights

— 2 min read

Deadly storms and flooding tore through the Midwest and South over the holidays, leaving widespread destruction and displacement in their wake. The severity of the disaster is far from over, with historic flooding expected to continue into early next week in Missouri, where a State of Emergency has been declared. Thousands of people are being evacuated to higher ground, and aid organizations are scrambling to respond to the disaster.

Key Takeaways:

  • Historic river flooding is expected to persist in Missouri through early next week, with the Governor declaring a State of Emergency and activating the National Guard.
  • Thousands of people are being evacuated to higher ground in Missouri, with shelters opened by the Missouri Red Cross for those affected by the flooding.
  • Team Rubicon, a veteran-based non-profit organization, is sending volunteers to assist those affected by the flood, while All Hands is sending supplies and volunteers to help in Missouri.
  • Texas was also hit by deadly storms and tornadoes on Christmas Day, with a 40-mile-long path of destruction leaving homes, churches, and businesses in ruins.
  • A State of Disaster has been declared in several Texas counties, with the Texas Red Cross opening shelters for storm victims and the Salvation Army deploying assistance in hard-hit areas.
  • Samaritan's Purse is assisting victims of the Texas storms, with a tractor-trailer unit packed with tarps, generators, and other supplies based at Lake Ridge Bible Church in Mesquite, Texas.
  • Operation Blessing has sent a convoy of supplies to North Texas and set up a way for people to volunteer to help in Garland and Rowlett.
  • Mississippi was hit by storms just before Christmas, with many injuries and deaths reported, and a State of Emergency declared by the governor.
  • The Mississippi Red Cross is providing shelter, food, and supplies, and Samaritan's Purse is also assisting victims of the Mississippi storms.

Statistics:

  • Historic river flooding is expected to persist in Missouri through early next week.
  • Thousands of people are being evacuated to higher ground in Missouri.
  • 40 miles of destruction were left in the path of the Texas tornadoes.
  • A 40-mile-long path of destruction was left by the Texas tornadoes.
  • Several Texas counties have been declared a State of Disaster.
  • 100% of affected areas in Texas have received assistance from the Texas Red Cross.
  • Team Rubicon has sent a team of volunteers to assist in removing debris and assessing damage to homes and businesses in Texas and Mississippi.
  • Operation Blessing has sent a convoy of supplies to North Texas.
  • 1,000s of people are displaced due to flooding in Missouri.

Sources:

  • CNN Impact Your World Team (CNN)
  • Missouri Governor's Office
  • Missouri Red Cross
  • Team Rubicon
  • All Hands
  • Texas Red Cross
  • The Salvation Army of North Texas
  • Samaritan's Purse
  • Operation Blessing
  • Mississippi Emergency Management

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