January 23, 2017 Episcopal Relief & Development is in contact with church leaders in areas of the southern and southeastern US that were impacted by tornadoes over January 21-23. According to reports, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and Albany, Georgia, were particularly hard hit. Many people are homeless and in need of food, shelter and clothing. At least 20 people died across several states.
In Hattiesburg, Mississippi, two Episcopal congregations are in the area directly affected by the tornado. According to the diocesan website of The Episcopal Church in Mississippi, The Episcopal Church of the Ascension and Trinity Episcopal Church were unharmed. Episcopal Relief & Development stands ready to support the diocese as it works with congregations to assess needs and develop its response.
(This post is a partial reprint of the news release by Episcopal Relief and Development)