Catholic Charities Prepares to Respond to Third Round of Tornadoes

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Mar 02, 2012, 09:09 ET

Organization Continues to Assist Victims in Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) stands ready to assist its local agencies in Southern and Midwestern states as devastating tornadoes sweep the country for the third day this week.

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The organization continues to work with its local agencies in Missouri, Kansas and Illinois to aid victims of Tuesday and Wednesday storms.

"As always, we are preparing for the worst but hoping for the best," says Kim Burgo, Vice President of Disaster Operations for CCUSA. "This is just the beginning of what could prove to be a devastating spring season; we will continue to prepare our agencies for disasters and provide them with short and long-term recovery support."

CCUSA has provided nationwide disaster response services for decades, assisting in the aftermath of 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and recent 2011 storms.

To help Catholic Charities assist people in need, visit the Catholic Charities USA Disaster Donation Page.

Catholic Charities USA's members provide help and create hope for more than 10 million people a year regardless of religious, social, or economic backgrounds. For almost 300 years, Catholic Charities agencies have worked to reduce poverty by providing a myriad of vital services in their communities, ranging from health care and job training to food and housing.

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