Programs / August 31, 2020 - December 2020
Lake Charles Response
Event
Hurricane Laura made landfall in the early hours of Thursday, August 27, as a Category 4 hurricane with 150 mph winds. The strongest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded for the state of Louisiana was only matched by the 1856 Last Island hurricane. The eye of the storm hovered near the coastal town of Lake Charles.
Lake Charles residents have been without power since the hurricane hit. Residents have been told that they’ll have power back as soon as the infrastructure is rebuilt.
Our Program
After a two week assessment, we’ve launched a response program in Lake Charles. We are helping those who have downed trees, need roof tarping completed, and/or debris cleanup. The devastation in Lake Charles is widespread, every street has damage and there are few families who aren’t in need of assistance.
Get Involved
We are only accepting Day Volunteers at this time. We are not providing food or housing. If you’re interested in volunteering with us, please email us at [email protected].
Consider making a donation today to support our work and keep our team where they’re needed most.
Hurricane Laura Updates
AmeriCorps NCCC Silver 3 joins us!
On Friday, December 4th we welcomed AmeriCorps NCCC Pacific Region team Silver 3 to our Lake Charles response. They traveled to us from California and will be serving with us... Read More
Thank you Dillon
Our NECHAMA team wants to give a shout out to Dillon Pride from Montana Conservation Corps. He worked alongside us in the field for a couple of weeks. His hard... Read More
Clifton and Kerry Davis – Retirement, Fishing, and Hurricane Laura
We recently had the pleasure of working on the home of Clifton and Kerry Davis. The couple who live in Lake Charles, LA., is newly retired and hoped to start... Read More
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