Tag Archives: Relief Aid

Earthquake in Turkey: Images of tragedy and hope

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Operation Blessing

ERCIS, Turkey – Operation Blessing disaster relief teams are on the ground in Turkey working in partnership with Humedica, a German medical team, to bring relief to earthquake survivors.

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Helping Irene victims in Stumpy Point

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Operation Blessing

By Jenn Wakefield STUMPY POINT, N.C. – When most people think of the Outer Banks, they think of vacation. Some think of amazing seafood, and others think of their second home for the summer. When I think of out The … Continue reading →

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Life on the island: “After the Storm”

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Jody Herrington-Gettys

HATTERAS ISLAND – Today was a bit eerie as I awoke on the island after a long night of high winds and thunderstorms. I walked to the sliding glass doors that overlook the sound and, to my surprise, the water … Continue reading →

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OBI helps residents still reeling from Irene

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Jody Herrington-Gettys

HATTERAS ISLAND, N.C. – Today was the second day for our new group of volunteers and there was a lot of excitement in the air because yesterday they fell in love with the residents.

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Hurricane relief for the Outer Banks of North Carolina

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Jody Herrington-Gettys

OUTER BANKS, N.C. – It was an eventful Labor Day weekend in the Outer Banks. There was a ferry accident involving a semi that damaged the dock cancelling the ferry for at least 24 hours or more. The ferry has … Continue reading →

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Meeting the needs of the community after Irene

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Jody Herrington-Gettys

STUMPY POINT, N.C. – Today we sent an advance team of staff members to check on residents in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. When we checked in with the Dare County Emergency Operations Center, they asked us to help … Continue reading →

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Helping clean up after Hurricane Irene

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Operation Blessing

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – A day after Hurricane Irene knocked down trees and flooded many areas of Hampton Roads, Operation Blessing crews were on the scene surveying damage and helping homeowners clean up debris.

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Storm watch: Hurricane Irene makes landfall

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Operation Blessing

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Early this morning, Hurricane Irene made landfall in North Carolina, bringing rain and strong winds, and even spawning tornados. As Irene takes aim at the eastern seaboard all the way up to New York, we’re urging … Continue reading →

Storm watch: Disaster teams prepare for Hurricane Irene

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Holly Combs

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Operation Blessing disaster relief teams are readying equipment and supplies as Hurricane Irene barrels its way toward the Eastern Seaboard. Now staged in Virginia Beach, home of Operation Blessing headquarters, a complete team of disaster specialists … Continue reading →

Watch: Mr. Charlie, on the way to recovery

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Operation Blessing

JOPLIN, Mo. – When “Mr. Charlie” lost his job, he had no idea that just a few months later a devastating tornado would nearly force him to lose his home as well. See how Operation Blessing along with partners like … Continue reading →

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Relief for drought victims in Kenya

Posted on August 4, 2011 by David Darg

KENYA – The famine that is gripping the Horn of Africa has been gaining attention in the world media with much of the focus being on the Somali refugees pouring over the border to Kenya in search of food. But … Continue reading →

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Protecting the children of Kenya

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Bill Horan

KENYA – Today we visited a Masai village where Operation Blessing is building a new school. This building will prevent the need for children to walk over two miles through tall grasses where they have sometimes been trampled by elephants … Continue reading →

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