Heavy rains have caused flooding in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. Starting on May 15, 2023, the region received about 50 centimeters (20 in.) of rain in less than two days. More than 40 municipalities have been affected. There are 14 confirmed deaths. Thousands have been evacuated from their homes.

• None of our brothers or sisters were injured or killed

• 342 publishers and their family members were evacuated

• 167 homes were flooded. Of those, 72 sustained major damage

• 1 Kingdom Hall sustained major damage

• 3 Kingdom Halls sustained minor damage

• Circuit overseers and local elders are providing much-needed spiritual and practical assistance to those affected by the disaster

• A Disaster Relief Committee has been appointed to oversee relief efforts

We look forward to the time when no one will live in fear of natural disasters because “the tent of God [will be] with mankind.”—Revelation 21:3, 4.