Samaritan's Purse at the Forefront Helping the Victims of the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Samaritan's Purse is responding to the deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake that devastated Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6. Hours later these countries were rocked by another 7.5-magnitude earthquake-killing more than 11,000 people and injuring thousands more. Search and rescue efforts are still underway. Samaritan's Purse immediately mobilized disaster response specialists and began to position relief supplies for rapid deployment.
Samaritan's Purse is preparing to deploy approximately 75 Disaster Assistance Response Team members and an Emergency Field Hospital-equipped with 52 patient beds, a pharmacy and 2 operating rooms-to Turkey along with critically needed supplies, such as hygiene items and tarp to aid families in the hardest-hit areas.
"This massive earthquake has devastated Turkey. Thousands of people were killed and hundreds of thousands have been left homeless and are searching for their loved ones. It is cold there and survivors are in shock-they need our help," said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan's Purse. "We are responding to meet needs in Jesus' Name. Please pray for all those who are suffering."
"As our response continues to develop, we will be deploying additional disaster assistance specialists and supplies to the region," Samaritan's Purse said. "Please also join us in praying for so many suffering families and for our teams and partners serving them in Jesus' Name."
Based in Boone, North Carolina, Samaritan's Purse responds to the physical and spiritual needs of individuals in crisis situations in Jesus' Name-especially in locations where few others are working. Led by President and CEO Franklin Graham, Samaritan's Purse works in more than 100 countries to provide aid to victims of war, disease, disaster, poverty, famine and persecution. For more information, visit SamaritansPurse.org.
Tags : samaritan's purse Samaritan's Purse news Franklin Graham Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
Hot Trends
-
GRAMMY-Award Winning Christian Artist Mandisa Passes Away
-
Local Police Offers Update on Mandisa's Death
-
Matthew West Debuts at No. 1 with "My Story Your Glory"
-
Did Noah’s Flood Really Happen? New Film, "The Ark and The Darkness," Presents Undeniable Proof
-
Citizen Way Returns with the Celebratory "That Thank You Song!"
-
Jerry Savelle, Televangelist & Prosperity Gospel Preacher, Dies
-
Celebrating Valentine's Day: Story Behind Steve Curtis Chapman's "I Will Be Here"
-
Carroll McGruder, of the McGruders, Passes Away
-
Mandisa, New Song, 'Dear John,' Plea For Brother To Give His Life To Jesus
-
Is Taylor Swift a Christian?
-
7 Things to Know About Brothers of the Heart's "Listen to the Music"
-
Ben Fuller Collaborates With "American Idol's" Megan Danielle On New Version of "If I Got Jesus"
-
Nathan Oswalt Reveals How "WHO KNOWS" Testifies to How God Saved Him from Suicide
-
Apollo LTD Returns with their First Album in Over Three Years, "Hello Human"
-
Holly Elaine McGruder, Daughter of the McGruders, Passes Away
Most Popular
-
GRAMMY-Award Winning Christian Artist Mandisa Passes Away
-
Local Police Offers Update on Mandisa's Death
-
Matthew West Debuts at No. 1 with "My Story Your Glory"
-
Did Noah’s Flood Really Happen? New Film, "The Ark and The Darkness," Presents Undeniable Proof
-
Citizen Way Returns with the Celebratory "That Thank You Song!"
-
Jerry Savelle, Televangelist & Prosperity Gospel Preacher, Dies
-
Celebrating Valentine's Day: Story Behind Steve Curtis Chapman's "I Will Be Here"
-
Carroll McGruder, of the McGruders, Passes Away
-
Mandisa, New Song, 'Dear John,' Plea For Brother To Give His Life To Jesus
-
Is Taylor Swift a Christian?
-
7 Things to Know About Brothers of the Heart's "Listen to the Music"
-
Ben Fuller Collaborates With "American Idol's" Megan Danielle On New Version of "If I Got Jesus"
-
Nathan Oswalt Reveals How "WHO KNOWS" Testifies to How God Saved Him from Suicide
-
Apollo LTD Returns with their First Album in Over Three Years, "Hello Human"
-
Holly Elaine McGruder, Daughter of the McGruders, Passes Away