Responding to Tornado Outbreak in Iberia Parish
At approximately 11:00am on December 14th, several tornadoes touched down in Iberia Parish. Catholic Charities of Acadiana is currently working to assess the devastation in coordination with local government and our disaster response partners from the Acadiana VOAD (Acadiana Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster).
Catholic Charities of Acadiana is deploying staff, assets, volunteer teams, and other resources to directly support survivors.
We ask the community to assist in our disaster response by making a monetary donation, volunteering, or shopping on our disaster Amazon shopping list. Your timely contributions will provide immediate relief and assist in the long-term recovery process.
Make a monetary gift to assist in disaster relief. Text RELIEF to (337) 450-4400 or click here:
Purchase in-kind donations to assist in our local disaster response teams through our disaster response Amazon Wishlist:
About Catholic Charities of Acadiana Disaster Response:
Catholic Charities of Acadiana provides immediate disaster response and long-term disaster recovery assistance. Our staff provides leadership, guidance and resources in our community and provides direct support with a unique understanding of needs before, during, and long after a disaster strikes. In and out of times of disaster, Catholic Charities of Acadiana serves those who are experiencing poverty, hunger, and homelessness. Our focus is to address the needs of those who are most prone to suffering in a disaster, usually those without natural family supports or the ability to recover on their own.