Explosion at the West Fertilizer Co. Plant in West, Texas

 

As Texas responds to the explosion at the West Fertilizer Co. Plant in West, Texas the members of Texas VOAD are already on the ground.  America's Red Cross, Catholic Charities, The Salvation Army, Southern Baptist of Texas Disaster Relief, Texas Baptist Men, Saint Vincent de Paul, Victim Relief Ministries and many more are already there helping. 

 

http://governor.state.tx.us/disaster/#.UXALKhlNqIk.twitter

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22195495#TWEET726863

 

 

 

 

 

One of the worst droughts since the Dust Bowl is impacting Texas and over 62% of the United States.  NVOAD is taking action and has asked our Texas VOAD President and our TDEM VAL to participate in a National Taskforce.
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http://www.nvoad.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=143%3Anational-voad-declares-2012-drought-a-national-disaster-calls-for-coordinated-action-&catid=37%3Amain-page-stories&Itemid=1
  CREATED: September 25, 2012

Texas VOAD Assisting with National Drought Taskforce

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Local Red Cross Volunteers Depart for Louisiana  CREATED: AUGUST 29, 2012

Hurricane Isaac Made Easier by Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Volunteers   CREATED: AUGUST 29, 2012

Firefighters Making Progress Against Texas Wildfires  CREATED: AUGUST 13, 2012

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Named VOAD "Member of the Year"

Team Rubicon USA:  “Military veterans and medical professionals team help others rebuild after wildfires”

Return to Bastrop, TX. Chet returns to Bastrop to talk with locals about the wildfires