The massive explosion in one of the fertilizer plants in Texas saw a massive fire that was responsible for the loss of hundreds of lives and rendered numerous families homeless without food, shelter and clothing. The tragedy has left many scars which will need quite some time to heal.

The need of the hour is to look into the reasons that caused a tragedy of this magnitude so that people can be more vigilant and careful in future while dealing with high risk jobs and living in the vicinity of such highly risky areas. Part of that instant relief needs to be sent to people who have lost their loved ones in this tragedy. Apart from that the survivors who have been left without food and shelter need to be taken care of.

Knights of Columbus are at the forefront of taking care of people who have been hit hard in this tragedy. According to a source in Knights of Columbus College Knights from Baylor University, Council 13577; the University of North Texas, Council 14789 and the University of Dallas, Council 14872 volunteered on April 20th at the main relief site in West Texas. Knights of Columbus have always been in the frontline to coordinate and carry out the relief operation in such situations.

Apart from making their presence felt in the main camp, volunteers from Knights of Columbus were seen helping in giving out the necessities and supplies near the main camp. These supplies were handed out to the people who had lost their homes in the devastating fire that followed the explosion in the fertilizer factory.

According to Knights of Columbus Carl Anderson has a strong presence in the area and Local Knights from the West seen helping to run the distribution site. In addition to carrying out the groundwork Knight of Columbus had begun distributing $10,000 in funds to the people who were affected by the explosion. Another $10,000 has been sent by the supreme office of Knights of Columbus from their New Haven office.

Power of charity was visible in the acts of volunteers from Knights of Columbus as they are trying to rebuild the lives of people who have seen the worst in their lifetime.

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