California
Fires CBF Disaster Response
As the picture becomes clearer
in the California fire disaster, CBF is preparing to respond
with long term help. As disasters tend to be, this one is nothing
like Katrina. Here we have near total devastation compared to
most buildings still standing on the Gulf. Most loss will covered
by insurance since this is fire and not a flood. Having made
contact with those on the ground in San Diego County we are
well aware that no one is welcome into the area until after
the fires are extinguished and search and rescue is completed.
CBF personnel are scheduled in on Monday the 29th.
At this time our emphasis is
on partnering with Save the Children Federation and beginning
a 6-12 month venture to offer counseling, day care and after
school care to those in need. As we get established we may well
find other ways to be the Presence of Christ in the area.
Our request is that every concerned
person prays for the safety of those laboring to bring these
fires to an end. That the state and nation respond quickly to
ease the suffering that this tragedy has inflicted. Lastly,
that our people respond with resources to permit us to help
the estimated 7,000 children effected by this event. As soon
as more positive news is available we will share it with our
supporters.
Charles Ray
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
Disaster Response Coordinator-U.S.

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