Disaster Response: Virginia Tornado – April 2008
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) continues to respond to storms and flooding that have affected much of the south and southeastern United States. The most recent storm is a trio of tornadoes that struck southeastern Virginia late Monday (April 28, 2008)afternoon.
The most serious damage was reported in the Suffolk area, near Norfolk. Two other tornadoes were reported in Brunswick County and Colonial Heights, a Richmond suburb. PDA National Response Team members Carol and Dave Thalman of Winchester, VA, and Beth Goss of Herndon, VA are enroute to work with the Presbytery of the James in its response to this disaster. Please go to the Presbyterian Church USA website–www.pcusa.org/give/online/projectDR000015 for most recent updates or to donate.