Samaritan s Purse Deploys Water Filtration Systems in Hurricane-Impacted North Carolina

Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian humanitarian aid organization, has ramped up its relief efforts in western North Carolina, deploying three water filtration systems to areas severely impacted by Hurricane Helene.

These water filtration systems, designed by Samaritan’s Purse engineers, can produce up to 50,000 liters of clean water each day, enough to serve 10,000 people. One of the hardest-hit areas, Swannanoa, saw its entire water pipeline network destroyed during the storm.

We originally designed these systems for use overseas, and they’ve been incredibly effective, said Rev. Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse, in a statement. But now, the need is right here at home. We’re airlifting supplies, clearing homes of mud, removing downed trees, and doing much more—all in the Name of Jesus. We want everyone we help to know that God loves them and hasn’t forgotten them.

In addition to water filtration, Samaritan’s Purse has delivered emergency supplies to cut-off communities using 19 helicopter missions. With roads blocked due to the hurricane, the organization has flown in food, water, hygiene kits for infants, and medical supplies to isolated areas. They have also set up a 20-bed emergency field hospital in Avery County to provide care to those most in need, including patients requiring oxygen due to power outages.

Nearly 3,000 volunteers have joined Samaritan’s Purse in helping over 140 families across North Carolina. Volunteers have been clearing trees, removing storm debris, and assisting with the cleanup of flooded homes.

The organization has also extended its disaster relief efforts to Georgia and Florida, where Hurricane Helene caused significant damage, sending teams and supplies to support those communities as well.

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