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                                                    <p><span>Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was in Houston, Texas, to minister to the victims of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday and Sunday, September 16–17, 2017. </span> <span class="copyright">©</span><span class="copyright">2017 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.</span><span class="slidenum">5 / 22</span></p>
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                                                    <p><span>Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles looks at areas of Houston that were affected by Hurricane Harvey on Saturday and Sunday, September 16–17, 2017. Elder S. Gifford Nielsen of the Seventy, and a former Houston resident and local Church leader for many years, assisted Elder Ballard.</span> <span class="copyright">©</span><span class="copyright">2017 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.</span><span class="slidenum">6 / 22</span></p>
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                                                    <p><span>Many household items, damaged by Hurricane Harvey, were cleaned out by Mormon Helping Hands in Houston, Texas. Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and other Church leaders met with and comforted residents for their losses on Saturday and Sunday, September 16–17, 2017.</span> <span class="copyright">©</span><span class="copyright">2017 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.</span><span class="slidenum">7 / 22</span></p>
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                                                    <p><span>Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was in Houston, Texas, to minister to the victims of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday and Sunday, September 16–17, 2017.</span> <span class="copyright">©</span><span class="copyright">2017 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.</span><span class="slidenum">8 / 22</span></p>
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                                                    <p><span>Sister Cristina B. Franco, second counselor in the Primary general presidency, met with Mormon Helping Hands volunteers who helped with Hurricane Harvey cleanup in Houston, Texas, Saturday and Sunday, September 16–17, 2017.</span> <span class="copyright">©</span><span class="copyright">2017 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.</span><span class="slidenum">9 / 22</span></p>
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                                                    <p><span>Sister Cristina B. Franco, second counselor in the Primary general presidency, spoke at a devotional full of Mormon Helping Hands volunteers who have helped with Hurricane Harvey cleanup in Houston, Texas, Sunday, September 17, 2017.</span> <span class="copyright">©</span><span class="copyright">2017 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.</span><span class="slidenum">10 / 22</span></p>
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                                                    <p><span>Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Sister Cristina B. Franco spoke at a devotional full of Mormon Helping Hands volunteers that have helped with Hurricane Harvey cleanup in Houston, Texas, Sunday, September 17, 2017. </span> <span class="copyright">©</span><span class="copyright">2017 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.</span><span class="slidenum">11 / 22</span></p>
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                                                    <p><span>Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Sister Cristina B. Franco, second counselor in the Primary general presidency gather in prayer with The Reverend Clemons in Houston, Texas, Saturday and Sunday, September 16-17, 2017. </span> <span class="copyright">©</span><span class="copyright">2017 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.</span><span class="slidenum">12 / 22</span></p>
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                                                    <p><span>Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles greeted members in Houston, Texas, on Sunday, September 17, 2017. </span> <span class="copyright">©</span><span class="copyright">2017 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.</span><span class="slidenum">13 / 22</span></p>
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                                                    <p><span>Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles was in Houston, Texas, to minister to the victims of Hurricane Harvey on Saturday and Sunday, September 16–17, 2017. A resident demonstrates how deep floodwater was on him.</span> <span class="copyright">©</span><span class="copyright">2017 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.</span><span class="slidenum">14 / 22</span></p>
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                                                    <p><span>Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles looks at areas of Houston that were affected by Hurricane Harvey on Saturday and Sunday, September 16–17, 2017. Elder S. Gifford Nielsen of the Seventy points out areas on the map for Elder Ballard. Elder Nielsen lived in Houston for several years serving as a local leader.</span> <span class="copyright">©</span><span class="copyright">2017 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.</span><span class="slidenum">15 / 22</span></p>
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                                                    <p><span>Mormon Helping Hands volunteers are out in force in the south Texas town of Bloomington, south of Corpus Christi. In this area, damage from Hurricane Harvey was from wind, not flooding.</span> <span class="copyright">©</span><span class="copyright">2017 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.</span><span class="slidenum">17 / 22</span></p>
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                                                    <p><span>Latter-day Saints, volunteers in the Mormon Helping Hands program of the Church, helped residents clear debris after Hurricane Harvey swept through the south Texas town of Bloomington, south of Corpus Christi.</span> <span class="copyright">©</span><span class="copyright">2017 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.</span><span class="slidenum">18 / 22</span></p>
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                                                    <p><span>A power pole broke off when Hurricane Harvey, at 130 mph, stormed through Bloomington near Corpus Christi, Texas.</span> <span class="copyright">©</span><span class="copyright">2017 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.</span><span class="slidenum">19 / 22</span></p>
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                                                    <p><span>President Dieter F. Uchtdorf visits the Houston Texas Temple. Floodwaters inundated the temple’s basement during the recent Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey. Church leaders accompanied President Uchtdorf on Sunday, September 3, 2017, in a visit they made to express the First Presidency’s love and support for the volunteer efforts of Latter-day Saints who are cleaning up impacted homes and neighborhoods.</span> <span class="copyright">©</span><span class="copyright">All rights reserved.</span><span class="slidenum">20 / 22</span></p>
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                                                    <p><span>President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor in the Church’s First Presidency, examines the supply area near Houston, which is stocked with gloves, shovels, safety glasses and other tools for cleaning up after the recent Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey. </span> <span class="copyright">©</span><span class="copyright">All rights reserved.</span><span class="slidenum">21 / 22</span></p>
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                                                    <p><span>Among the hundreds of Mormon Helping Hands volunteers involved in the cleanup caused by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey were missionaries, who received appreciation and encouragement from President Dieter F. Uchtdorf as he visited the impacted areas of Houston, Texas, on Sunday, September 3, 2017.</span> <span class="copyright">©</span><span class="copyright">All rights reserved.</span><span class="slidenum">22 / 22</span></p>
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<p><strong>Recent Floodwaters Require Temporary Closure of Houston Texas Temple</strong><br/>
<em>October 25, 2017 at 4:20 p.m. MDT</em></p>

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<p>The <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/topic/first-presidency">First Presidency</a> of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a short-term closure of the <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/houston-texas-temple">Houston Texas Temple</a>. The temple has not been in use since Hurricane Harvey dropped a record rainfall of 52 inches in Houston in late August. The ensuing rains breached the temple beginning August 26 and flooded the temple annex building, the temple basement and the main floor, with water rising to more than a foot. The second floor was not flooded or damaged.   </p>

<p>In a <a href="/multimedia/file/houston-texas-temple-closure.pdf">letter to Church leaders</a>, the First Presidency states, "The Houston Texas Temple is now closed to complete necessary renovations and repairs." The letter continues: "It is anticipated the renovation project will be completed in the spring of 2018. Following the completion of renovations, a simple rededication of the temple will be held." </p>

<p>A "simple rededication" will include a private dedication session with no public open house or cultural celebration.</p>

<p>Plans to build the temple were announced September 30, 1997. Ground was broken on June 13, 1998, by President Gordon B. Hinckley. It was dedicated August 26, 2000. The temple is located in northwest Houston in the community of Klein. </p>

<p>Latter-day Saint temples differ from meetinghouses or chapels where members meet for Sunday worship services. A temple is considered a "house of the Lord" where Christ's teachings are reaffirmed through marriage, baptism and other ordinances that unite families for eternity. Inside, members learn more about the purpose of life and make covenants to serve Jesus Christ and their fellow man.</p>

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<p><strong>Texas Strong — Mental Health Counselors Complete Service</strong><br/>
<em>September 19, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. MDT</em></p>

<p>Within days of one of the worst disasters to hit the United States in more than a decade, the American Red Cross asked The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for help. It was help beyond the necessities of life-sustaining food and water that the Church often delivers. The Red Cross needed help to nourish the souls of thousands of hurricane survivors who lost everything. <a href="/article/texas-strong---mental-health-counselors-complete-service">Read more</a>.</p>

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<p><strong>Latter-day Saint Apostles Offer Hope to Texas Hurricane Victims</strong><br/>
<em>September 18, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. MDT</em></p>

<p>Two apostles and other leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spent the weekend in Texas with volunteers cleaning up damage from Hurricane Harvey.</p>

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<span class="image-caption">Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Sister Cristina B. Franco spoke at a devotional full of Mormon Helping Hands volunteers that have helped with Hurricane Harvey cleanup in Houston, Texas, Sunday, September 17, 2017.</span><span class="image-copyright">2017 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.</span></figcaption>
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<p><a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/leader-biographies/elder-m-russell-ballard">Elder M. Russell Ballard</a> and <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/leader-biographies/elder-ronald-a-rasband">Elder Ronald A. Rasband</a> of the <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/topic/quorum-of-the-twelve-apostles">Quorum of the Twelve Apostles</a> traveled from Utah to Houston, Texas, to provide encouragement to the hundreds of Mormon Helping Hands volunteers who continue to help residents impacted by the hurricane that hit the region at the end of August. They were joined by <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/elder-s-gifford-nielsen">Elder S. Gifford Nielsen</a> of the <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/seventy">Seventy</a>; <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/sister-cristina-b-franco">Sister Cristina B. Franco</a>, second counselor in the <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/primary">Primary</a> general presidency; and area leaders. </p>

<p>The Church leaders spoke at worship services in capacity-filled chapels awash in a sea of bright yellow Mormon Helping Hands T-shirts. After the meetings, hundreds of volunteers, including Latter-day Saint missionaries, left to serve their neighbors in cleanup efforts.</p>

<p>The Mormon leaders visited neighborhoods affected by the flooding, providing words of encouragement to the residents. They also met with Rev. Harvey Clemons Jr., pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Houston, who asked Elder Ballard to offer a prayer.</p>

<p>During the hurricane evacuations, some residents of the Houston area took refuge in a furniture store showroom, a move that garnered national media attention. The Church leaders made an unscheduled stop to meet the owner, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, who opened his stores as emergency shelters for evacuees and Texas Army National Guard troops.</p>

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<p><strong>Texans Heal with Helping Hands following Hurricane Harvey</strong><br/>
<em>September 14, 2017 at 1:15 p.m. MDT</em></p>

<p>Hurricane Harvey unloaded record rainfall and caused unprecedented flooding across the coastal Texas region and southwest Louisiana. In its wake, Mormon Helping Hands canvassed the area with more than 10,000 volunteers this past weekend, with an additional 10,000 expected this weekend. Their service is a labor of love to help their friends and neighbors recover and heal from the impact of Harvey.</p>

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<em>September 8, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. MDT</em></p>

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<p style="margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt">Due to recent flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey, the city of Victoria, Texas, is among a number of south Texas cities who are under a boil-water notice from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. In response, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has sent truckloads of bottled water. Through a partnership with the faith-based Convoy of Hope and Mormon Helping Hands, volunteers are distributing the water to residents in the area.  </p>

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<em>September 7, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. MDT</em></p>

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<em>September 3, 2017</em></p>

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<p style="margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt">President Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints traveled to Houston, Texas, Sunday, September 3, 2017, to meet with members and tour areas impacted by Hurricane Harvey. President Uchtdorf, second counselor in the First Presidency; Bishop Gérald Caussé of the Presiding Bishopric; and Elder J. Devn Cornish of the Seventy attended a Church service with Latter-day Saints from four congregations who were affected by the flooding or assisting in the cleanup efforts.</p>

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<em>September 2, 2017 at 11:30 p.m. MDT</em></p>

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<p style="margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt">Beaumont, Texas, a city of 118,000 residents east of Houston, lost access to fresh water following the failure of two water pumps on Thursday, August 31, 2017. The pumps were disabled due to flooding caused by four feet of rainfall from Hurricane Harvey. In response, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has delivered 2,500 cases or 60,000 bottles of water to hundreds of residents.</p>

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<em>September 1, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. MDT</em></p>

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<p>Dear Brothers and Sisters:</p>

<p>The still-unfolding disaster caused by the torrential rains of Hurricane Harvey has caught the attention of people throughout the United States. Our hearts go out to the thousands who have borne the brunt of this storm, and we are deeply grateful for the acts of unselfish service and the heroic efforts of first responders that have been reported. All who find themselves amid these grave difficulties are in our prayers.</p>

<p>Many are expressing interest in helping the thousands of people in the stricken communities in Texas and Louisiana. We are grateful for all who wish to assist in this effort. If you want to help, please consider the following:</p>

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			<li><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><strong>Volunteer</strong>. Within the next few days or weeks, volunteers to assist in the massive cleanup effort will be needed, but with rescue efforts still underway, that time has not yet arrived. If you wish to participate, please do not call local Church leaders in Texas and Louisiana or travel to the affected areas right now. To learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities and receive information about needed assistance and its timing, we invite you to visit <a href="http://click.email.ldschurch.org/?qs=38714e8b3ec5eb0660e830b85bbf77f4e3ae0ba551126c77937ee67390ce2b34a6058fe054b008b74db3c28e4321519f"><span style="text-decoration-line:none">https://justserve.org/Houston</span></a>.</span></li>
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<p>We encourage your continued prayers in behalf of all who are affected by this natural disaster.</p>

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<em>August 30, 2017 at 6:05 p.m. MDT</em></p>

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<p>Mormons in the area are also volunteering to evacuate people and provide temporary shelter. Church leaders have offered the use of Church buildings. At least three meetinghouses have been used to temporarily shelter evacuees. One building is being used as an operations center for ongoing boat rescues from flooded neighborhoods. Hundreds of <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/helping-hands">Mormon Helping Hands</a> volunteers are expected in Corpus Christi on Saturday for cleanup efforts.</p>

<p>As conditions will allow, missionaries throughout the region are beginning to help at local shelters. As floodwaters recede and larger community cleanup efforts begin, missionaries will join in those efforts. </p>

<p>Nine trucks filled with supplies from the Church’s <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/new-bishops-central-storehouse-serve">Bishops’ Central Storehouse</a> and Humanitarian Center in Salt Lake City have arrived or are on their way with water; hygiene kits; food, including fresh milk; cleaning supplies; clothing; diapers and wipes. One additional truck will also be sent to Houston.</p>

<p>The Church is also assisting the <a href="http://www.redcross.org/">Red Cross</a> and <a href="https://www.convoyofhope.org/">Convoy of Hope</a> in their relief efforts to help the thousands of displaced people in Texas with food, water, cleaning kits and hygiene items. The Church is also partnering with <a href="http://www.communityservices.org/">Adventist Community Services</a> in Houston.</p>

<p>Water and hygiene kits have been delivered to the San Antonio Food Bank and Red Cross. An estimated 30,000 evacuees are in shelters in that community.</p>

<p>The Church has provided funds, supplies and equipment and will work with its local ecclesiastical leaders to provide additional aid as needed.</p>

<p>As Tropical Storm Harvey hits Louisiana, additional funds have been sent to the area in anticipation of possible flooding in region.</p>
Further assessments have been made at the <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/houston-texas-temple">Houston Texas Temple</a>, where flooding has caused significant damage. In the temple basement water rose from nearly a foot deep to waist deep in some areas. The baptistry room was flooded to the top. On the main floor, several inches of water will require the replacement of carpet and furniture. <a id="TempleFlood" name="TempleFlood"></a><br/>
         
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<em>August 28, 2017 at 8:15 p.m. MDT</em></p>

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<p style="margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt">Rising floodwater as a result of Hurricane Harvey has breached the <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/houston-texas-temple">Houston Texas Temple</a> of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, according to the temple president.</p>

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<p>“The creek became a river and the current is so strong that it’s been dangerous to even try and approach the temple," said Marshall Hayes, president of the Houston Texas Temple. He said nearby Cypress Creek rose by more than 20 feet.</p>

<p>“It appears water to the depth of four or five inches has gone inside the temple.” said President Hayes. “That includes a baptistry, a marriage waiting room, dressing rooms, kitchen and laundry. We haven’t been able to go inside so we really don’t know the extent of the damage.”</p>

<p>The temple, located in the community of Klein, has been closed since Saturday morning as the wind and rain approached the Houston area.</p>

<p>Plans to build the temple were announced September 30, 1997. Ground was broken on June 13, 1998 by President Gordon B. Hinckley. It was dedicated August 26, 2000.<a id="Missionaries" name="Missionaries"></a></p>

<p>The Houston Texas Temple serves Latter-day Saints in the greater Houston area and surrounding cities.</p>

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<p><strong>Missionaries Safe, Church Sending Water to Texas</strong><br/>
<em>August 28, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. MDT</em>     </p>

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		      <li><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle">All missionaries are safe, though several missions have been affected. Significant precautions were taken before Hurricane Harvey's arrival to help missionaries remain safe. Each companionship gathered enough food and water to shelter for several days. Some missionaries were moved out of areas where the greatest potential for flooding existed. Several companionships are in flooded areas, but are well and are in contact with their mission presidents. As flooding subsides and cleanup efforts begin, missionaries will be engaged in helping the communities where they serve. As is customary in times of crisis, mission presidents have asked missionaries to contact their families by email to let them know they're safe, and have provided updates to families, as possible, through the weekend. </span></span></li>
		      <li><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle">The Texas Houston Temple is surrounded by water, but at this point has not flooded. One of the adjoining buildings has taken on some water. The temple closed on Saturday following the 11:00 a.m. session, and it's unknown when the temple will reopen.</span></span></li>
		      <li><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle">Several local chapels have experienced water damage, and many worship services were cancelled on Sunday. As required, our buildings may be used as shelters or to stage relief and cleanup supplies<b>, </b>as determined by local leaders. Local leaders are working to identify the needs of those in their congregations and communities, and to care for those in need.</span></span></li>
		      <li><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle">The Church on Friday <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/latter-day-saints-prepare-hurricane-harvey">began sending water, hygiene and cleanup kits to a regional bishop's storehouse near Houston</a>. These supplies will be offered to any who are in need. We will continue to monitor the situation including the needs for additional supplies, resources and volunteers.</span></span></li>
		      <li><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle">The Church partners regularly with other aid organizations in such situations. We will continue to work with community partners to assess and address needs following this disaster.</span></span></li>
		      <li><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle">Church leaders, including President Russell M. Nelson (who was in Houston last year and met with Mayor Sylvester Turner), have reached out to offer messages of encouragement and to pledge our willingness to help in the recovery and cleanup efforts. </span></span></li>
		      <li><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle">We are praying for the people of Texas and invite others to join us in those prayers. Anyone wishing to provide support for our efforts to aid to those in Texas is encouraged to make a donation to the Church's Humanitarian Fund, which can be found <a href="https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/lds-church/humanitarian-services/humanitarian-aid-fund.html?cde2=475">here</a>.<a id="Preparation" name="Preparation"></a></span></span></li>
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<p><strong>Latter-day Saints Preparing for Hurricane Harvey</strong><br/>
<em>August 25, 2017, 5:00 p.m. MDT</em></p>

<figure class="ck_im_11 image-placement align-left"><iframe allowfullscreen="" description="As Hurricane Harvey strengthens off the coast of Texas, Mormons are preparing to send food and other commodities to Houston. High winds and flooding could result from the hurricane that is expected to hit the middle Texas coast and stall over the state.    On Friday, August 25, 2017, workers at the Bishops Central Storehouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were busy loading pallets of water and other life-sustaining supplies on several trucks in Salt Lake City.  We received a call from our headquarters, and they have asked us if we would put together some loads to go down and actually pre-position some of these supplies in that area,” said John Hopkins, manager of the Bishops Central Storehouse.  Three trucks left Friday morning for the bishops storehouse in Houston in case there is a natural disaster in Texas and residents need assistance.  This is an opportunity, even though its a very adverse situation and there will be people affected adversely, but this allows us all to come together,” said Hopkins. Itll just simply be a community effort, and Im grateful to be part of that, to be able to provide that assistance.”" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/VC8lmcid21s?rel=0" title="Latter-day Saints Prepare for Hurricane Harvey" width="640"></iframe></figure>
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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<p><em>Downloadable 1080p video for journalists: <a href="http://media2.ldscdn.org/assets/news-and-public-affairs/newsroom-2017/2017-05-4166-pre-harvey-b-roll-1080p-eng.mp4?download=true">B-roll </a>| <a href="http://media2.ldscdn.org/assets/news-and-public-affairs/newsroom-2017/2017-05-4167-pre-harvey-sots-1080p-eng.mp4?download=true">SOTs</a></em></p>

<p>As Hurricane Harvey strengthens off the coast of Texas, Mormons are preparing to send food and other commodities to Houston. High winds and flooding could result from the hurricane that is expected to hit the middle Texas coast and stall over the state.</p>

<p>On Friday, August 25, 2017, workers at the <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/new-bishops-central-storehouse-serve">Bishops’ Central Storehouse</a> of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were busy loading pallets of water and other life-sustaining supplies on several trucks in Salt Lake City.</p>

<p>“We received a call from our headquarters, and they have asked us if we would put together some loads to go down and actually pre-position some of these supplies in that area,” said John Hopkins, manager of the Bishops’ Central Storehouse.</p>

<p>Three trucks left Friday morning for the <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/topic/welfare-and-self-reliance">bishops’ storehouse</a> in Houston in case there is a natural disaster in Texas and residents need assistance.</p>

<p>“This is an opportunity, even though it's a very adverse situation and there will be people affected adversely, but this allows us all to come together,” said Hopkins. “It'll just simply be a community effort, and I'm grateful to be part of that, to be able to provide that assistance.”</p>

<p>Food and other supplies, stored at the state-of-the-art facility on Salt Lake City’s west side, are used to administer to the poor and needy through the Church’s <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/topic/welfare-and-self-reliance">welfare</a> and <a href="https://www.ldscharities.org/">humanitarian</a> programs.</p>

<p>“I know when these supplies come, they're going to be received in a gracious way,” added Hopkins.</p>

<p>The bishops’ storehouse in Houston is one of more than 130 storehouses owned by the Church around the world. Those in need can receive assistance with the recommendation of a local <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/bishop">bishop</a> or <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/relief-society">Relief Society</a> president.</p>

<p>The welfare program is funded by donations from Church members.</p>

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