$100,000 Donated to Hurricane Milton Relief Operations
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Photo Credit: Joe Raedle
Hurricane Milton made landfall on Wednesday, October 9, as a Category 3 storm near Siesta Key, Florida. High winds, tornadoes, and flooding engulfed an already ravaged state just days after Hurricane Helene blew through. Milton brought further damage to the region with 100+ MPH winds, three feet of rain, tornadoes, and storm surges up to six feet. It is a devastating catastrophe, with 23 lives lost and more unaccounted for. Over 400,000 people are still without power as flood waters, downed power lines, and large debris have impeded ongoing rescue and recovery efforts.
The series of storms has strained food bank operations, and our partners at Feeding America need our support. Feeding America and local food banks are on the ground before, during, and after a disaster, ensuring those impacted have food and hope during the toughest of times. Between Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Feeding America has deployed 13 truckloads of food, water, and relief supplies to affected food banks along the Gulf Coast. We are granting $50,000 to Feeding America's national disaster response program providing resources to communities devastated by recent hurricanes.
Along with the physical damage caused by these hurricanes, the swift restoration of essential technology and communications infrastructure is needed. The Information Technology Disaster Resource Center is a volunteer-driven nonprofit that provides technology continuity, connectivity, and recovery after catastrophic events for communities impacted by disasters. We are donating $50,000 to support the ongoing work of hundreds of ITDRC volunteers to ensure public safety, responding relief organizations, and local businesses are connected and have access to the communications they need to serve their community.
