Response Updates

Prolonged Drought Launches Puerto Rico’s Need for Water

Puerto Rico Reported by Convoy of Hope
A Convoy of Hope volunteer distributes water

A prolonged drought in Puerto Rico has created severe water shortages for residents. Due to strict rationing, many are without regular running water. The situation was recently declared a state of emergency by Wanda Vázquez, the island’s governor.

Convoy of Hope has initiated a response in Puerto Rico. Containers full of water are shipping to the island, where our staff will distribute the product and get cases of water to families in need. Convoy of Hope’s team in Puerto Rico has been extremely active in recent months after several earthquakes caused millions of dollars in damage.

Want to stay informed on all the latest Convoy of Hope disaster responses? Sign up for “Disaster Insider” text messages by texting INSIDER to 68828.*

*Convoy of Hope SMS opt-in. Message frequency may vary. Message & Data rates may apply. Reply STOP to 68828 to cancel.

Social

🚨 #Tornado Update 🚨 Early this morning, severe weather through the Gulf Coast spun off tornadoes, causing damage in Slidell, #Louisiana. Convoy of Hope is in contact with partners on the ground and a load of essential supplies are en route to the affected area:…