Hurricane Laura slammed into the Louisiana and Texas coasts as a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 150 mph. Along with the threat of heavy winds, torrential rains and tornadoes, the National Weather Service described the storm surge as "unsurvivable."
The damage is still being assessed but as the storm moves north it leaves a path of destruction in its wake. There are thousands of families without power, drinkable water, medical supplies, safe shelter, and access to food.
Recovery from the storm of this magnitude could take years. Please chip in to each of the charities helping those affected.