My  family in Louisiana is in dire need of basic necessities after  being displaced by the flood in Denham Springs.

My brother Thomas and his family  (Arianne, Ava age 8, Cohen age 4) are staying with family after chest-high water invaded their home, which they were sharing with Ari's parents Chris & Judy.  Thomas and Chris' vehicles are now underwater.  All they have are the clothes on  their backs &    whatever they could grab with 30 minutes' notice.

My sister Clara and her family (Marcel, Mason age 17, Tanner age  11) have water damage in their new home, high water in the home they just moved out of, and have lost a vehicle.  They had flood insurance, which will help a  bit.

They were all evacuated Sunday by the National Guard or via good samaritans, and are safe with family now.  All  funds go directly to  my family to acquire basics (clothing, shoes, food, toiletries) and over the next month will be used for recovery  efforts (renting trailers, clean up supplies). Every little bit helps!

Thank you for your donations, or even just your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 

I will be posting pictures of their properties as soon as they can get  access to check on them. This  may   give you an idea of the devastation in our hometown:

Their nearby grocery store

Range Ave. (the main road in town)

Tom's car is totaled

Water line in their home was  at least 5 feet.

Denham Springs from a helicopter as of Saturday afternoon.

About me:  

I live in Napa California,  but  grew up in Denham Springs.  My brother's family live in Denham Springs but have lost their home. My sister's family lives in East Baton Rouge and has temporary shelter.  

Other ways to help:

If you would like to help flood victims, but prefer to give  to local organizations instead, I would recommend: 

United Way Southeast Louisiana

http://www.unitedwaysela.org/flood

Second Harvest Food Bank:

https://give.no-hunger.org/checkout/donation?eid=91198

Or send  care boxes to any of these shelters:

http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/article_9070af4a-60e4-11e6-a31e-9370b75a6129.html