The Rev. Franklin Graham, CEO of Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, spent time with former President Donald Trump in Valdosta, Georgia, on Monday, speaking to those affected by Hurricane Helen. Provided support and comfort.
The official death toll was more than 125 as of Monday afternoon, but hundreds more could die, officials said Monday afternoon, Fox News reported.
Roads, bridges, homes and businesses have been destroyed, leaving many people stranded waiting for supplies.
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Samaritan's Purse told Fox News Digital on Monday that it is responding in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee.
“This building behind us represents the hundreds of thousands of people who have lost their homes, jobs, friends and loved ones,” Graham said in his remarks Monday.
Pastor Franklin Graham (center) with Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump and others in Georgia on Monday. (Samaritan's Purse/Billy Graham Evangelistic Association)
“We're going to need a lot of volunteers and people to respond. At Samaritan's Purse, we always want to respond in the name of Jesus. We want to remind people that God loves them and that God loves them. I want them to know that I care about them.”
Disaster relief experts from Samaritan's Purse arrived Friday afternoon and began an assessment.
She added: “Sometimes when these storms come, people think, 'Maybe God is angry with us, maybe this is God's judgment.'” added. No, God loves us. Because it says that God loves us and cares for us. ”
Graham also said on FOX News Digital, “Yes, there are storms in life, but if we put our faith and trust in God's Son, Jesus Christ, God will guide us through them.” It will take you into the storm.”
Pastor Graham, far left, is seen with Trump and others in Georgia on Monday. (Samaritan's Purse/Billy Graham Evangelistic Association)
He thanked the former president for “helping us shine a spotlight on this city, this state, this region that has lost so much.”
Disaster relief experts from Samaritan's Purse arrived Friday afternoon and began an assessment, the organization told Fox News Digital.
Crews continue to clear debris, restore power and distribute supplies to areas affected by the storm.
The group said a disaster relief force of two tractor-trailers loaded with tools and equipment also departed Friday from Samaritan's Purse's headquarters in North Carolina, which served as a base for volunteer teams.
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The organization also responds through disaster relief in western North Carolina.
On Monday, Pastor Graham was pictured praying for all those affected by Hurricane Helen. (Samaritan's Purse/Billy Graham Evangelistic Association)
A field hospital unit has been set up in the Watauga Medical Center parking lot to provide oxygen to patients who don't have power at home.
Crews continue to clear debris, restore power and distribute supplies to areas affected by the storm.
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The Category 4 hurricane made landfall along Florida's Big Bend region late Thursday night. fox weather Winds of up to 160 mph and devastating storm surge were reported.
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As the storm moved across the United States, Helen left widespread destruction from the Sunshine State through Georgia to the Carolinas and into the Tennessee Valley.
