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Convoy of Hope Responds to Louisiana Tornadoes

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Willie Anderson tries to salvage possessions from his daughter's destroyed home, in the aftermath of Tuesday's tornado that tore through the New Orleans East section of New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Willie Anderson tries to salvage possessions from his daughter's destroyed home, in the aftermath of Tuesday's tornado that tore through the New Orleans East section of New Orleans, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

February 13, 2017 | 12:15 p.m.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Last week, multiple tornadoes struck several locations in Southern Louisiana, with the biggest impact in New Orleans. Over the last several days, the number of affected homes has continued to climb.

“A tractor-trailer load of supplies including clean water, emergency supplies, and more is en route,” says Stacy Lamb, U.S. Response Director for Disaster Services. “We will continue to work with our partners in the area to serve residents in need in the coming days.”

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