The waters had to be released so that the reservoir itself would not break and damage many more homes and businesses. It was when the waters were released at the reservoir when it became trouble. The homeowners told their story that the 52+ inches of rain that had fallen over the 3 day period had not been the main problem for them. John’s – Napa, California) and Reuben (First Lutheran – Yuba City, California) and their ministry handlers have been a constant presence in the shelters, with first responders, and throughout their communities providing mercy, compassion, presence and hope in Jesus Christ during these difficult times.Īs we stood at the entrance of the garage on the cul de sac, we were trying to imagine how the water had been so high in the house as the foundation was already 6 ft. There are still 35,000 people displaced due to damage to homes or the very dangerous air quality. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Santa Rosa reports that 20 congregation members have lost their homes. John’s Lutheran Church in Napa reports that 2 staff members and 5 congregation members have lost their homes. He reports that there has been approximately 5,700 homes lost in these communities. We are in contact with Pastor Zabell, the CNH (California, Nevada, Hawaii) District Disaster Response Coordinator. Sharing the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in needĬalifornia Wildfires Lutheran Church Charities is monitoring the wildfires in Napa and Santa Rosa, California.
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