Response to the tornado in Central Texas

Samaritan's Purse is in Central Texas after a powerful tornado devastated the area. A disaster relief unit is on the way and volunteer teams will begin work soon.

A powerful tornado ripped through Temple, a city of nearly 90,000 in central Texas, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake Wednesday evening. The EF2 storm caused major damage to an estimated 500 homes and businesses in the Temple area of ​​Bell County. Thousands have been reeling from the sudden disaster, another in a series of storms that have wreaked havoc across parts of the United States in recent weeks.

Samaritan's Purse staff are on the ground in Temple, working with local churches and emergency management agencies to identify affected areas. A disaster relief unit and additional small vehicles have been deployed and will soon arrive in Bell County. In the coming days, Samaritan's Purse volunteer teams will help exhausted homeowners remove fallen trees, clear stray debris and tarp damaged roofs – all while spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Our host church is Immanuel Baptist Church in Temple. Volunteers may arrive beginning Sunday, May 26 at 12:30 p.m.

Please pray for the victims of this tornado in Bell County. Pray for our teams on the ground as they begin relief efforts soon.

Millions of people across America have been impacted by severe weather in recent weeks. Samaritan's Purse is currently operating in several locations, including Iowa, Florida, and two locations in Texas. Please consider supporting us. To sign up, visit spvolunteer.org.