FWD: Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas

Help us respond to requests for aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl and other disasters. [Americares]( Friend, Hurricane Beryl officially made landfall this morning in Texas. This devastating storm has already left 2 million people without power - a potentially life-threatening situation in the extreme summer heat. [DONATE NOW]( Hurricane Beryl is responsible for at least 11 deaths across Texas and the Caribbean. Our team currently on the ground in Jamaica is reporting that over 60 health facilities have sustained significant damage. Americares has allocated $100,000 to immediately respond to survivors’ health needs, and we are standing ready as requests for aid come in, such as for replacing damaged medical equipment, hygiene kits, lost medicines and critical supplies. But the full extent of the damage is still not yet clear. We’ll be sure to keep you updated as we learn more about the situation and how you can help survivors recover from this powerful storm. [Our ability to respond to emergencies like Hurricane Beryl depends on your support. So please, will you rush $125 or more to help provide critically needed aid in Texas, the Caribbean and other areas affected by disasters around the world?]( Thank you for your generosity. Americares ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Americares Emergency Programs Team Date: Wed, July 3, 2024 Subject: BREAKING: Hurricane Beryl devastates the Caribbean [CRITICAL UPDATE: Hurricane Beryl devastates the Caribbean. Rush a lifesaving gift.]( Friend, Breaking news: Hurricane Beryl has set the record as the earliest Category 4 and Category 5 hurricane to form in the Atlantic. The storm has already caused widespread and extensive damage to the Windward Islands in the Caribbean, affecting an estimated 200,000 people and forcing thousands from their homes. The storm is heading for Jamaica and already bringing hurricane-force winds to the eastern half of the island. Americares is working quickly to deploy a response team to Jamaica to evaluate the situation and determine the resources necessary to save lives and restore health services for survivors in the aftermath of the storm. [Please, will you rush a lifesaving gift right now as our emergency teams launch into action? A donation of $125 can make all the difference for people impacted by the hurricane in the Caribbean – and by other disasters around the world.]( [RUSH AN EMERGENCY GIFT]( Beryl's rapid strengthening marks an ominous beginning to the Atlantic hurricane season – but thanks to your generosity, we are ready to respond with lifesaving assistance when disaster strikes. [Your support is integral to our ability to respond when disasters and other crises threaten lives. So please, will you rush a gift of $125 to help our emergency teams deliver better health the instant it’s needed and stay on the ground for long-term recovery? Your gift today can make all the difference.]( Thank you for helping us save lives in times of crisis. Americares Americares 88 Hamilton Avenue Stamford, CT 06902 | (203) 658-9500 © 2024 Americares. All Rights Reserved. [Privacy Policy]( | [Manage Subscription]( | [View as Webpage](