Hurricane Michael Relief - Template CEG

HELP PROVIDE URGENT RELIEF AND LONG-TERM RECOVERY

Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach on the Florida Panhandle as a Category 4 storm early Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 10th, 2018.  The storm's heavy rain, high winds, and extreme storm surges caused massive destruction in its path and spawned numerous tornadoes.  Hurricane Michael was the first Category 4 storm in recorded history to make landfall in the northeast Gulf Coast.

Communities from the Florida Panhandle through Georgia to the Carolinas and Virginia are still cleaning up, clearing debris, and taking stock of destroyed and damaged buildings as well as downed trees and power lines.

“This is the worst storm that our Florida Panhandle has seen in a century,” Gov. Rick Scott said Wednesday morning.

WORLD VISION'S RESPONSE

In the wake of disasters, it’s common to feel powerless — but you have a trusted partner in World Vision. With decades of experience and an established network of global staff and pre-positioned resources, we respond to major emergencies worldwide quickly and effectively.

Four semi-trailers of World Vision relief supplies were sent to the Florida Panhandle as soon as roads were cleared.  They are being distributed by local partners in Pensacola, Panama City, Panama City Beach and Mexico Beach. Each load transports enough supplies to serve up to 1,500 people with relief items that include food, clean water, coolers, hygiene supplies, diapers, cleaning supplies, bedding and inflatable beds, as well as temporary shelter items such as tents and canopies.  

How can I help people impacted by Hurricane Michael?

You’ll reduce suffering and help rebuild lives by providing essentials like:

• Emergency food
• Clean water
• Shelter and blankets to keep warm and dry
• Emergency health services
• Child-Friendly Spaces that offer kids a safe place to play and heal
• Hygiene and cooking kits
• Education to help communities prepare for future disasters, making people and property more resilient