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MEXICO- When Hurricane Eric slammed into Teresa’s small community in Mexico, her family feared they might not survive the night. The powerful Category 4 storm tore through El Ranchito with violent wind and rain, ripping metal sheets from rooftops and destroying homes throughout the community. As the storm grew stronger, Teresa and her family huddled together inside their home, praying for protection.
A New Roof After Hurricane Brings Hope
Then the roof was torn away. With rain pouring into the house, Teresa’s 10-year-old son, Elias, was terrified. “I was scared that a branch or a sheet might fly in and hurt us,” Elias shared. “When the rain comes in, we don’t have anywhere to hide.” After the storm finally passed, families across the community were left devastated. Teresa and her family tried to rebuild, but they didn’t have enough materials to repair the damage Hurricane Eric had caused.
Community Relief Provides New Roof After Hurricane
Then Operation Blessing arrived. Because of the generosity of compassionate supporters like you, Operation Blessing’s disaster relief team delivered more than 800 metal roofing sheets to families affected by the storm. Volunteers quickly began repairing and rebuilding homes throughout the community, including Teresa’s, providing a new roof after hurricane damage had left many families vulnerable.
Soon, Teresa’s family had a safe roof over their heads again. “It was tremendous. I never thought I’d see my little house standing again,” Teresa said. “I’m so grateful to everyone who helped.”
Today, Teresa and her family can move forward without fearing every storm that comes their way. Thanks to caring friends like you, families devastated by disaster are receiving hope, safety, and a fresh start after receiving a new roof after hurricane destruction.