Hurricane Ike – The Forgotten Storm

Video resources

Most people have forgotten about Hurricane Ike.  It was that storm that came ashore during the 2008 elections, missed New Orleans and was downgraded to a category 2. For the most part, news coverage and the public moved on to other things.

But it is vividly remembered by the people still striving to recover.  Hurricane Ike, a storm the size of Texas and the third most destructive hurricane to hit the United States, devastated southeast Texas with a storm surge up to 20 feet. 

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is appealing for others to remember Hurricane Ike.  One year after the storm, less than $300,000 was received to assist families who lost their homes.  Those funds have been expended and PDA is over budget as we continue to respond to needs in the region.  Needed just as much as funds are volunteers to help with the rebuilding efforts.

A five-minute video is available to share with your congregation and encourage them to take part in witnessing to the healing love of Christ by helping families impacted by Hurricane Ike. Order your free copy of the DVD, Hurricane Ike – the Forgotten Storm.

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Two additional Hurricane Ike videos have been prepared:

Hurricane Ike: The Forgotten Storm – Tom Taylor discusses PDA's work in Hurricane Ike recovery.  This video is also available on DVD, running time approximately 1 minute.
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Minute for Mission online video – prepared in the fall of 2008, shortly after that year’s hurricanes.  View this approximately 2-minute video online.

Hurricane Ike Response Index