I wanted to update my previous post to add some groups helping with Hurricane Helene relief. I’ve highlighted some animal charities at the top; thanks Barbara for reminding me that the animals are stressed too.
Please donate if you can. We will be posting more on the relief efforts over the coming weeks.
I went through many hurricanes as a 30 year South Florida resident but Hurricane Andrew is the one I remember most vividly. It was devastating to a fairly narrow swath of South Florida from Palmetto Bay to Florida City on the east coast. I remember talking to people outside the area and they had no idea how bad it was. The rest of the country moved on and we were still cooking on a grill and taking cold showers a month later. It took us nearly two years to rebuild while the rest of the country just moved on. DO NOT FORGET THE PEOPLE AFFECTED BY HELENE. THEY ARE YOUR FELLOW AMERICANS AND THEY NEED A HAND RIGHT NOW.
For Animals
Their shelter was flooded from the storm but they are still working and trying to recover.
Humane Society of the United States
Our Animal Rescue Team is on the ground helping communities affected by Hurricane Helene. Your generous gift to our Emergency Animal Relief Fund will be matched up to $20K by Fetch Pet Insurance.
UPDATE: At the request of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue (BWAR), the ASPCA and the Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC) assisted with the emergency transport of 44 homeless dogs and cats from BWAR after the shelter was devastated by severe flooding due to Hurricane Helene. During Hurricane Helene’s destructive landfall on September 26, the animals were housed in temporary foster homes in the Asheville area. After the storm, emergency foster caregivers brought the animals to the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance (ASNA) for temporary sheltering before they were transported to HSC in Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 2. The 14 dogs and 30 cats – all of whom are unowned – are receiving medical and behavioral care until they are made available for adoption in the coming weeks. Additional animals from BWAR will be transported tomorrow to MSPCA-Angell in Boston, Massachusetts.
Please remember too that while eastern TN and western NC were hit very hard and are getting a lot of attention right now, this storm affected multiple states. Don’t neglect the ones that aren’t getting as much press.
Americares is responding to urgent medical needs in the wake of Hurricane Helene. We respond to more than 30 natural disasters worldwide each year, establish long-term recovery projects and bring preparedness programs to communities vulnerable to disasters. Your support makes all the difference in our ability to respond rapidly in these times of crisis.
North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund
Gov. Roy Cooper encourages those looking to donate to contribute to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund. His office says the donations will go to nonprofit groups working to meet storm victims’ immediate needs, like food and water, cleaning supplies and other emergency supplies.
Gov. Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Disaster Fund to assist communities. The fund distributes funds to service organizations that help with disaster response and recovery.
Send Relief is a nonprofit group in Georgia that has activated response sites across the affected regions. Donations to Send Relief supply meals, water, temporary roofing and flood recovery supplies to those sites.
The One SC Fund is a statewide initiative supported by philanthropic donors and funders from across the state and country.
99% of all money donated to the One SC Fund will be granted to local nonprofits providing disaster relief and recovery in South Carolina. The remaining 1% of money donated will be directed to outreach, research, reporting, and the administration and oversight of grant contracts.
Hope Mill, Inc. – Helicopters Dropping Relief Go Fund Me page
Operation Helene is dedicated to providing immediate disaster relief in response to Hurricane Helene. Our primary mission is to deliver essential supplies, hot meals, and support to communities significantly impacted by the storm. We aim to mobilize volunteers and resources swiftly to address urgent needs and assist in recovery efforts, ensuring that affected individuals receive the aid they require.
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