LDS Response to Typhoon Morakot in Taiwan
August 24, 2009 by admin
Filed under Mormons Giving Aid Globally
August 21, 2009 — LDS Newsroom Blog
The deadliest storm to hit Taiwan in 50 years, typhoon Morakot surged through earlier this month, killing 141 people and leaving hundreds more missing. Roads to dozens of villages also remained blocked, and thousands of people were living in disaster relief shelters.
In addition to helping church members with immediate needs, the Church is working with government and other agencies to provide relief. Food, water, hygiene supplies, generators, pumps and other relief supplies have been purchased or rented to assist families and individuals in the community. Donations from Church members of rice, water and other daily necessities have been collected and distributed.
Church buildings are being used as staging areas for cleanup projects. More than 1,000 Church members from across Taiwan have joined with missionaries to assist in cleanup efforts in affected areas. Nearly 50,000 Church members in 100 congregations live in Taiwan. There is also a Church temple there.