Ida was a minimal hurricane when it came on shore last week in Central America but then it just sat over land for 2 1/2 days before moving offshore. The torrential rain not only caused flooding but massive landslides.
Relief efforts are underway-- including one right here in Chicago.
"I want the community to bring clothes, medicine, medical supplies and also food and cans that we can bring to El Salvador," said Fr. Jose Landaverde, Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission.
Though the El Salvadoran population in the Chicago area is only about 15,000 aide workers hope that people from other nationalities will also help out.
"We need or allies, our members out there, and all the people in general to come and join us in this campaign," said Jose Herrera, Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission.
This group had done large relief efforts before including sending 12 trucks of supplies to survivors of Katrina.
Donations can be sent to Anglican Province of America, 3442 West 26th Street or Azteca Mall, 3200 S. Kedzie.
