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In the wake of Hurricane Francine hitting Louisiana and Hurricane Helene wreaking havoc across five states, Hurricane Milton is now approaching Florida. Christian nonprofits have stepped up to provide disaster relief, with Texans on Mission (TXM) leading efforts by sending crews for flood recovery and debris removal in Louisiana, Tennessee, and North Carolina. TXM is also dispatching essential equipment, including a large generator and flood recovery tools, to Florida in preparation for Hurricane Milton’s impact.
John Hall, the chief mission officer at TXM, expressed deep appreciation for the organization’s volunteers, who continue to respond to multiple disaster zones despite ongoing commitments in other areas. Thanks to generous donors, TXM can provide much-needed resources to Florida even as they remain active in Tennessee and North Carolina. TXM, which started as Texas Baptist Men in the 1960s, has become one of the pioneering Christian disaster relief groups, coordinating responses alongside other organizations across the country.
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, TXM has deployed teams to multiple states to assist with recovery efforts. The Category 4 storm, which left more than 230 dead and millions without power, prompted TXM to send mass feeding units, chainsaw teams, and flood recovery crews to the affected areas. In Tennessee, volunteers are providing thousands of meals daily, while in North Carolina, teams are working to clear downed trees and debris. TXM Disaster Relief Director David Wells compared the storm’s damage to the devastation seen during Hurricane Katrina, describing it as overwhelming for many communities.
The demand for disaster relief has strained the country’s volunteer network, but groups like TXM and others are coordinating their efforts to ensure affected regions receive the help they need. A growing national network of Christian organizations, called the On Mission Network, has been working to streamline relief efforts across multiple disaster zones. Wells emphasized the importance of faith in driving these efforts, encouraging both volunteers and donors to continue contributing to the recovery process.
As TXM prepares for weeks of continued operations in Tennessee and North Carolina, Wells asked for prayers for those impacted by the storms and for the volunteers working to help them. He also urged individuals to consider stepping up to join the relief effort, whether through volunteering or financial contributions, as the need remains high in the wake of these devastating storms.