The storm caused widespread damage, including downed power lines, flooded streets, and uprooted trees. Hurricane Francine, a powerful Category 4 hurricane, made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Louisiana on September 11, 2024. It brought with it torrential rainfall, strong winds, and storm surge, resulting in catastrophic damage across the region.
Signage is strewn across the intersection after Hurricane Francine swept through the area on Sept. 11, 2024, in Houma, Louisiana. / Credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images CNA Staff, Sep 12, 2024 / 18:00 pm (CNA). Hurricane Francine made landfall in southern Louisiana on Wednesday evening as a Category 2 storm, bringing 100 mph winds in some areas and copious rainfall. Many parts of the state, already drenched with previous rains, remained flooded Thursday even as Francine moved out of the region heading north. Low-lying areas near and to the east of where Francine made landfall faced storm surge of five to 10 feet, the Washington Post reported. At the peak of the storm, 450,000 people in Louisiana were without electricity, a figure that has dropped to around 350,000, per the AP.
Catholic Charities USA is a non-profit organization that provides a wide range of social services, including disaster relief. Dr. Burgo explained that the aid organization is working with local agencies to identify the most vulnerable populations in need of assistance. They are focusing on those who are homeless, elderly, disabled, and those with limited access to resources.
They are looking to support families, individuals, and businesses impacted by the disaster,” stated a spokesperson for Catholic Charities USA. This summary points to a clear and effective response to a disaster. Here’s a breakdown of how Catholic Charities USA utilizes its network of local agencies and resources to provide aid. **1.
* CCA (Community Care Assistance) has been actively involved in supporting the hurricane relief efforts. * CCA has begun assembling and distributing supplies, assisting the National Guard by unloading trucks filled with essential items like tarps and anti-mold products. * The organization has also been providing emotional support to those affected by the hurricane.
Catholic Charities is monitoring Hurricane Francine. All offices are closed and are expected to reopen on Friday, September 13th. Further updates are dependent on the weather situation as it unfolds. pic.twitter.com/ixoUw85f89 — cathcharitiesNO (@cathcharitiesNO) September 11, 2024 Burgo emphasized that Catholic Charities serve as a long-term presence in the community, providing support not just in times of disaster but also during peaceful periods. She encouraged people in need of assistance or those willing to offer help to reach out to their local Catholic Charities office or visit the national website. “We’re not an organization that just goes in and does some work and then leaves. We’re there in both the times of sunshine and the times of disaster events,” she said.
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