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 hit Haiti by late tonight, October 3. Forecasters say as much as 40 inches of rain may fall in parts of the country. Poverty-stricken families… Read more
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 in Sulphur, where an EF3 tornado damaged approximately 40 homes. Over 600 miles east, in Mayfield, Kentucky, another tornado hit the next afternoon. With winds… Read more
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 to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that killed more than 525 people and injured over 2,500 on Saturday, April 16. Hope is beginning to wane as… Read more
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 collapsed, creating fresh piles of rubble. Another 65 people have died and over 1,000 been injured. The epicenter was about 46 miles from Kathmandu, the… Read more
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 injured in both states. Authorities are travelling door to door, searching for the injured. CAM’s Rapid Response team arrived on the scene in Nashville, Arkansas… Read more
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 that the death toll could continue to rise as they access remote villages. Thousands of people left homeless by the earthquake are facing bitter winter… Read more
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 terrain caused disastrous flooding and many landslides. Thirty-one people were killed, and hundreds of homes, bridges, and roads were destroyed. Dominica, not to be confused… Read more
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 water cut off remote villages. Over 500 people were killed, and thousands were left homeless. CAM funded the purchase of aid for 200 families affected… Read more
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 and held classes under shade trees. Most parents were very hesitant to send their children back to school, and most of the students were afraid… Read more
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 two feet of rain in spots. On Monday, rescue teams were still working to free people trapped in flooded homes. “We have lost everything,” said… Read more
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 to all the needs can be difficult. In addition, ongoing landslides make travelling to remote villages frustrating and sometimes dangerous. “We were on the way… Read more
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 while inside their cars or homes, and remain missing. “We have whole streets that have maybe one or two houses left on them,” said Kharley… Read more
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, working with a national church, plans to help distribute tarps to those who have lost their homes. Gorkha, a district west of Kathmandu, suffered some… Read more
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. A member of CAM’s International Crisis team is on the ground working with contacts to provide emergency relief aid, including food and tents to people… Read more
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 was in Nepal, but it also took over 80 lives in China and India. Rescuers and family members continue to dig through rubble to look… Read more
