BOONE,
N.C., June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday,
Samaritan's Purse deployed disaster relief specialists and a
Disaster Relief Unit—a tractor-trailer stocked with tools and
equipment—to Ruidoso, New
Mexico, following the devastating fires that have ravaged
the area. The recent blaze has destroyed more than 1,400
structures, including hundreds of homes, and has caused
incalculable heartbreak and loss for local families and residents.
The international, Christian relief organization will begin
conducting initial assessments in collaboration with local church
partners and authorities on the ground to start addressing needs as
quickly as possible.
Since the fires began, Samaritan's Purse has maintained close
contact with long-standing partners in Ruidoso to both monitor the situation each day
and prayerfully consider how the ministry could respond
effectively. This latest New
Mexico fire marks the third that Samaritan's Purse has
deployed to in the area, following the Little Bear Fire of 2012 and
the McBride Fire in 2022.
"I am deeply saddened for the families who have lost their
homes and belongings in this latest New
Mexico fire," said Franklin
Graham, president of Samaritan's Purse. "As they begin
their long road of recovery, I want them to know that Samaritan's
Purse is standing with them—but more importantly, that God is with
them. Though their circumstances seem bleak, I want them to know
that Jesus Christ loves them and has
not forgotten them. Please join me in praying for these affected
families and for our Samaritan's Purse teams who are responding in
Jesus' Name."
As safety permits, Samaritan's Purse volunteers will serve those
suffering in New Mexico by sifting
through ashes to help residents recover priceless mementos and
items that may have survived the inferno. Through their efforts,
volunteers will serve as tangible reminders to the fire victims
that God is with them, even in tragedy.
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MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
- Interview Edward Graham, chief
operating officer for Samaritan's Purse
- Interview Luther Harrison, vice
president of North American Ministries for Samaritan's Purse
- Interview Jason Kimak, senior
director of North American Ministries for Samaritan's Purse
- Interviews with Disaster Response Specialists in New Mexico available in the coming days
- High-quality photos and B-roll available upon request in the
coming days
Based in Boone, North Carolina,
Samaritan's Purse responds to physical and spiritual needs of
individuals in crisis situations–especially in locations where few
others are working. Led by President and CEO Franklin Graham, Samaritan's Purse works in more
than 100 countries to provide aid to victims of war, disease,
disaster, poverty, famine and persecution. For more information,
visit SamaritansPurse.org.
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