Hurricane News
This hurricane season is unlike anything we’ve ever seen. From Texas to Florida to the Caribbean, the need has never been greater. Learn more about our relief efforts across these recent major storms
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Emergency Response
Hurricane Maria
Hurricane Maria brought its devastating power to some of the same Caribbean islands recently savaged by Hurricane Irma. It is the worst storm to hit Puerto Rico in 80 years and caused major damage, shutting down power for the entire island. Our response teams are on the ground in Puerto Rico and Dominica mobilizing Maria relief. Photo: REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
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Emergency Response
Hurricane Irma
Americares deployed emergency response experts in the Caribbean and the U.S. to assist in relief efforts for communities in the path of Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded. Working with our health center partners in our U.S. Program in Florida, we pre-positioned emergency supplies, and we are responding to their immediate needs.
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Emergency Response
Hurricane Harvey
Americares emergency response team in Texas is working with local partners to help survivors of the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Harvey that brought destruction and unprecedented floods to wide areas. In addition to multiple emergency shipments of medicine and supplies, the team is supporting health care access for those in critical need of services.
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