Victoria Floods | Press Kit - Samaritan's Purse

Press Release

Samaritan’s Purse Responds to Historic Flooding in Echuca and Rochester

Sydney, NSW, 27 October 2022 – Samaritan’s Purse will be aiding families in the devastating floods that have inundated Echuca, a town of approximately 15,000 who have recently constructed a 2.5km emergency levee, dividing the town to reduce the impact of floodwater to the majority, leaving about 190 homes exposed to flooding. 25 minutes further south of the Campaspe River is Rochester, a town of about 3,000 residents who have been devastated by the floods, impacting an estimated 90% of homes.

The Samaritan’s Purse staff and volunteers will be helping impacted families clean up their properties – removing flood-damaged furniture, cabinetry, walls, and floors as well as sanitising timber frames to prevent mould ingress. Samaritan’s Purse is also partnering with Echuca Community Church to help begin the recovery process, while reminding them that they are not alone.

“The people of northern Victoria have endured one of the biggest flood events in the state’s history. The recovery will be long, and so much help is needed. We’re looking forward to coming alongside the local churches and affected communities.”
Dan Stephens, Australian Disaster Relief Manager.

To volunteer – samaritanspurse.org.au/what-we-do/australian-disaster-relief/responses/echuca-flood-volunteer

To donate – gifts.samaritanspurse.org.au/product/flood-relief-adr

Print Items

Need Assistance? A5 flyer

This is an A5 flyer that can be printed and handed out to people who need assistance if their house has been flooded. It gives a brief description of the work that Samaritan’s Purse offers and contact details.

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A5 Volunteer flyer

This is an A5 flyer that can be printed and handed out to people who are interested in deploying as a volunteer during a flood response. It includes details of the current Victorian deployment and how to sign up.

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A4 Combined flyer – for those who need assistance and for volunteering

This is an A4 flyer that can be printed and handed out to people who need assistance or they are interested in volunteering during a flood response.

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Social Media Graphics

Need Help? Square

Square social media post – in the post description you can link them to our “Request for Assistance” form – samaritanspurse.org.au/what-we-do/australian-disaster-relief/responses/request-assistance-form-echuca-and-rochester-floods/

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Need Help? Rectangle

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Volunteers Needed – Square

Square social media post – in the post description you can link them to our “Volunteer Sign Up” form – samaritanspurse.org.au/what-we-do/australian-disaster-relief/responses/echuca-flood-volunteer

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Volunteers Needed – Rectangle

Rectangle social media post – in the post description you can link them to our “Volunteer Sign Up” form – samaritanspurse.org.au/what-we-do/australian-disaster-relief/responses/echuca-flood-volunteer

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Victoria Floods | Press Kit

Press Release

Samaritan’s Purse Responds to Historic Flooding in Echuca and Rochester

Print Items

Need Assistance? A5 flyer

A5 Volunteer flyer

A4 Combined flyer – for those who need assistance and for volunteering

Social Media Graphics

Need Help? Square

Need Help? Rectangle

Need Help? – Vertical

Volunteers Needed – Square

Volunteers Needed – Rectangle

Volunteers Needed – Vertical

Powerpoint Slides

Promotional Powerpoint Slide

Photos – Current Echuca flooding and examples of a Samaritan’s Purse flood deployment

Video

Previous flood response – Lismore 2022

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