Dear Members of the Georgetown University Community,
As you are aware, Hurricane Ida and its remnants continue to impact Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. While we are just beginning to understand the full impact of the storm, it has displaced thousands from their homes and brought heavy rains, flooding and “catastrophic transmission damage” to Louisiana’s electrical system, leaving the city of New Orleans and more than one million people throughout the state without power.
With the beginning of the academic year, we are mindful of the members of the Georgetown community impacted by this historic storm. Our thoughts and prayers are with those in the region, as well as those who have family and friends in the hurricane’s wake.
We will be remembering all those impacted by the storm at our religious services this week, including the 12:10 p.m. daily Mass in Dahlgren Chapel. The full schedule of services is available on the religious services calendar.
In addition, Georgetown’s Center for Social Justice (CSJ) has set up a disaster response page directing members of our community to organizations on the ground that you can support.
- For those on campus affected by this tragedy, we have many resources available.
- Students experiencing academic impacts from this storm should contact their respective Dean’s office.
- The Every Hoya Cares Online Resource Center can assist community members seeking to support their mental well-being. This comprehensive site provides information on the on- and off-campus resources available to Georgetown students – many of which are free and confidential. The online resource center can be accessed on your phone, tablet or computer.
- Campus Ministry chaplains are available to support students, faculty and staff. Resident Ministers are also available for after-hours student support.
- The Georgetown University Alumni Association (GUAA) is also a resource for those impacted. The regional team is reaching out to club leaders in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, and the GUAA encourages alumni in the area to update the university regarding their situation.
As a community, we will continue to monitor the situation and pray for all of those affected by this natural disaster.
Sincerely,
Fr. Mark Bosco, S.J., Ph.D.
Vice President for Mission and Ministry
Andria Wisler, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching and Service