Samaritan's Purse continues Helene relief efforts with three water filtration systems in North Carolina
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Samaritan's Purse, based in Boone, North Carolina, has expanded its aid efforts to those affected by Hurricane Helene by providing water filtration systems to three communities in need.
"We are airlifting supplies, mudding out homes, removing trees, and doing so much more—all in Jesus’ Name—and we’re thankful for everyone who is helping make it possible. We want to remind each person that we help that God loves and cares for them and hasn’t forgotten them," the Rev. added.Samaritan's Purse, which is based in Boone, North Carolina, has also delivered emergency relief supplies to communities in need via 19 helicopter operations thus far. Many North Carolina communities were cut off from road systems during Hurricane Helene. Jasmine is a writer at Fox News Digital and a military spouse based in New Orleans. Stories can be sent to jasmine.baehr@fox.com
Food, water, infant hygiene kits, and medical supplies have also been airlifted by Samaritan's Purse to some of the most isolated and affected areas. The organization is operating a 20-bed emergency field hospital in Avery County for those hardest hit by Hurricane Helene and to continue oxygen care for those without electricity.
In addition to basic supplies, nearly 3,000 volunteers have answered the call with Samaritan's Purse to assist over 140 North Carolina families. Volunteers have cleared and cut downed trees, clearing storm debris, and mudding out flooded homes.