Hurricane Matthew Barrels Toward Haiti
Haiti is bracing itself for violent winds and flash flooding as Hurricane Matthew, one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes in recent history, approaches land. The hurricane is scheduled to… Read more
Previous Domestic and International Crises
Tornadoes Strike Oklahoma and Kentucky
Several powerful tornadoes plowed violently across the plains of Oklahoma on Monday, May 9, wrecking homes and leaving two people dead. Our Oklahoma Rapid Response team is helping with cleanup… Read more
Devastating Earthquake in Ecuador
Death toll stands at 525 and still rising—CAM staff on ground investigating needs Wednesday, April 20 A CAM staff member is on the ground in Ecuador exploring ways to respond… Read more
Nepal Devastated Again
A 7.4 earthquake rocked Nepal at 11:50 Tuesday morning, May 12. Terrified citizens fled their houses and cars, stampeding to find open ground. Buildings already damaged by the previous quake… Read more
Tornadoes Strike Arkansas and Texas
Several tornadoes tore through northeast Texas and southwest Arkansas on Sunday, leaving a trail of death, injury, and wreckage. Two were killed in Nashville, Arkansas, three in Texas, and dozens… Read more
Earthquake Rocks Afghanistan and Pakistan
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck South Asia on Monday, October 26. In Afghanistan and Pakistan alone, the quake killed nearly 400 people and destroyed over 7,000 homes. Authorities warn… Read more
Relief for Dominica after Tropical Storm Erika
Tropical Storm Erika hit the Caribbean island of Dominica on August 27, dumping 12 inches of rain in 12 hours. The large amount of rainwater combined with Dominica’s steep mountain… Read more
India’s Worst Flood in Decades
In September, heavy rainfall severely flooded Jammu and Kashmir, a state in the Himalayan Mountains of India. The Indian government launched a rescue mission, but landslides, damaged roads, and high… Read more
Rebuilding Nepal
One month after the devastating earthquake that struck Nepal in April 2015, the Nepalese government declared that all the schools must reopen. Some schools opened though their building was destroyed… Read more
Deluge in South Carolina
Historic flooding, leading to nine deaths, has affected nearly half the state of South Carolina. The hardest hit area, a swath through the middle of the state, received up to… Read more
Nepal Earthquake Relief
CAM staff in Nepal continue to distribute tarps, blankets, rice, and dal (lentils) to earthquake survivors. Because whole communities of hundreds or more are in need, knowing how to respond… Read more
Flash Floods in Texas
Severe flooding in southwest Texas has damaged or destroyed approximately 1,000 homes and killed at least nine people. Several major freeways were flooded—more than a dozen people were swept away… Read more
CAM staff researching earthquake damage
CAM staff in Nepal continues to investigate needs and assist in aid distribution following the recent massive earthquakes. 125 houses were destroyed in the Nepali village of Duti. CAM staff,… Read more
Update: Earthquake in Nepal
Nepal is still reeling from the massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck on April 25. Over 8,000 people have been confirmed dead, and over 16,000 injured. Nepali hospitals are overflowing…. Read more
Earthquake in Nepal!
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on Saturday, April 25. The confirmed death toll is over 7,000 and the Nepali Prime Minister fears it could reach 10,000. The quake’s epicenter… Read more
