Here in Michigan I’ve been whining about the lack of rainfall this month; grass is drying out, plants need frequent watering – but dear Lord! Wouldn’t trade places with these poor West Virginia folks for anything ~

UPDATED: JUNE 26 ~
Samaritan’s Purse staff examine flood-affected areas on a map of West Virginia.
 
Samaritan’s Purse staff examine flood-affected areas on a map of West Virginia.
 
A storm system tracking across the Midwest surged into West Virginia late Thursday with a downpour of rain unlike any the state had seen in a century.
 
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin declared a state of emergency for 44 West Virginia counties after more than nine inches of rain in under nine hours created a dangerous deluge. As many as 26 deaths have been reported.
 
A North American Ministries Disaster Relief program manager, joined by Billy Graham Rapid Response Chaplains, is on the ground now assessing needs throughout areas affected by the deadly flooding.
 
Our response is based out of Greenbrier County, and volunteers will begin work later this week.

 
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