PPM Disaster Response: Tornado rips through Houston area

We stopped and helped a family that was hauling branches from their back yard to the curb. We then spent some time praying with them. 

It was a good way to end the day.

Some took a direct hit and recovery will take longer for them. 

Some organization are showing care by giving away buckets with basic supplies in them. 

Sad to see 

While some communities are intact, some communities are completely crushed. We drove through a community where every house was affected in a way or another. 

Those who are able are acting quick with roof repairs before the rain comes.

The reason why Praying Pelican Missions believes in local pastors and churches is because they know how to best serve their communities in times of crisis like this. 

It was very encouraging to sit and chat, and pray with one of our pastors in Deer Park. As I was chatting with him, his phone kept ringing over and over, and he mentioned that he had to ask his wife to pray for him because he has been overwhelmed. 

For the most part, it will appear that everyone is taken care of with all the trucks and companies that are out cutting trees, hauling debris, and fixing some properties. However, when the rush is over, there will still be some people in dire need, some families who were no insured will remain untouched. There will still be much to be done, even behind the fences. And that is when the church will continue to intervene and assist with the long-term recovery. 

I love how he already has a plan to continue to reach out to his community when the rush is over. 

We are looking forward to assisting him and his church in their efforts. 

Many fences came down and some ripped apart completely. I heard someone say "sometimes fences need to come down so people can meet their neighbors". 

The way the church sign is torn testifies of what a 200+ MPH wind can do. 

Praise God the church building is safe. 

We met with pastor Brandon this morning. He confirmed that the city is doing an amazing job intervening and removing debris and trees from people's yards. 

It's encouraging to see. 

All along the street where Lifebridge Baptist Church is, we could see down trees and branches. Some of those trees fell on vehicles and houses causing substantial damage to them.

It's good to see volunteers and local companies involving in the clean up process. 

While some houses sustained very little damage some were completely destroyed by the tornado. Praise God everyone was safe!