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    Romania Flood Relief Lends Essential Supplies

    Water distribution has been an integral part of OBI’s relief efforts. Water distribution has been an integral part of OBI’s relief efforts.

    Floodwaters covered thousands of acres of land. Floodwaters covered thousands of acres of land.

    Thousands of Romanians lost their homes, just like this elderly couple. Thousands of Romanians lost their homes, just like this elderly couple.

    Romania – The worst flooding in 50 years forced thousands of Romanians from their homes in early May. Entire communities were swamped by steadily rising waters, and roads and railways were rendered impassable.

    Contaminated water wells throughout the affected area also left evacuees without drinkable water.

    Operation Blessing volunteers and staff responded to the situation immediately, providing clean water, rice, blankets and clothing to more than 3,000 Romanians.

    Even now, as floodwaters remain covering thousands of acres of land, OBI teams continue supporting those in need with disaster relief services. Water distribution efforts are ongoing, and Operation Blessing staff members are also helping clean contaminated wells to make the water potable again.

    With damage estimates nearing $600 million, rebuilding efforts have stagnated due to both escalating costs and lingering floodwaters.

    Home reconstruction sponsored by the Romanian government is scheduled to begin June 20 but the situation remains tenuous, as landslides and rainfall continue to hinder the recovery process.

    What You Can Do To Help

    Every day, Operation Blessing teams are at work around the world responding to the needs of disaster victims. From flooding like that in Romania to the tsunamis that devastated Southeast Asia, OBI needs your continued support to help those affected by these and other calamities.

    Make an online contribution today to support Operation Blessing’s disaster relief work worldwide.

    With 99.7 percent of each donation going directly to relief work, you can be assured that you contribution will directly assist those who need it the most.

    Who is Operation Blessing?
    An international humanitarian aid organization dedicated to alleviating human need and suffering by providing food, water, medicine and disaster relief to those in need.

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