An update on LDS Emergency response to flooding in Sardinia: The Rome West Stake has initiated an Emergency Response Project to aid in Sardinia. Although the Italian Government seems to have major rescue and repair efforts in hand, individual families will need help clearing out the mess. Church Humanitarian funds will be used to outfit (with equipment and protective clothing), feed and transport Young Single Adults to Sardina repeatedly over the next few weeks.
From the BBC:
At least 18 people, including four children, have been killed in flooding on the Italian island of Sardinia after a cyclone and heavy rain.
A number of people are reported missing after rivers burst their banks. Cars were swept away and bridges collapsed.
The area around the north-eastern city of Olbia was worst-hit - in some places the water was up to 3m (10ft) deep.
Prime Minister Enrico Letta has declared a state of emergency, speaking of a "national tragedy".
Mr Letta announced that 20 million euros (£16.8m, $27m) would be allocated immediately to emergency relief efforts, with soldiers deployed in the region.
"We are focusing on essential operations: saving human lives, assisting displaced people and clearing road access," he said after an emergency cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
More than 440mm (17.3in) of rain fell in 90 minutes overnight into Tuesday morning.
Mr Letta announced that 20 million euros (£16.8m, $27m) would be allocated immediately to emergency relief efforts, with soldiers deployed in the region.
"We are focusing on essential operations: saving human lives, assisting displaced people and clearing road access," he said after an emergency cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
More than 440mm (17.3in) of rain fell in 90 minutes overnight into Tuesday morning.
Some city residents used social media to offer shelter to those forced out of their homes.
