Donations urgently needed to support Hurricane Ian response

The devastation from Hurricane Ian is historic, and survivors are counting on your support. Make a gift to fuel this work. Having trouble viewing this message? [Click Here]( [American Red Cross.]( [DONATE NOW]( HURRICANE IAN UPDATE: “HISTORIC DAMAGE AS MILLIONS LOSE POWER” -The Washington Post [Hurricane Ian]( {NAME}, Hurricane Ian has cut a devastating swath across Florida, making it one of the most severe storms the region has seen. Even now, 612,000 people in storm-battered communities continue to lack power, and thousands more are returning to find their homes destroyed. These survivors are counting on additional assistance in the days and weeks ahead, assistance that you can provide today with an emergency gift: [Make an emergency donation now to provide food, shelter and more for people impacted by Hurricane Ian.]( Support Hurricane Ian Response [Shelter]( [$100 provides a full day of food and shelter for two people at a Red Cross emergency shelter.]( GIVE NOW]( [Infant]( [$200 provides a full day of food and shelter for four people at a Red Cross emergency shelter.]( GIVE NOW]( [ERV]( [$400 provides two full days of food and shelter for two families at a Red Cross emergency shelter.]( GIVE NOW]( Since the storm made its first landfall in Florida last week, Red Cross teams have sprung into action to support those escaping its effects. Read a little more below about how we’re responding with our partners and local officials: Sunday night, nearly 2,800 people sought refuge in more than 30 Red Cross and partner shelters across Florida. [Jaxson and Jennerri take refuge]( September 26, 2022. Jaxson, age 5 and Jennerri, age 3, get comfortable in the Red Cross shelter at the Ocean Convention Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. More than 1,500 Red Cross volunteers and workers are supporting relief efforts, and with partners, have provided more than 142,000 meals and snacks to people in need. [Red Cross volunteers set up meals for hundreds of evacuees]( September 26, 2022. Red Cross volunteers bring in, set up and distribute meals for the hundreds of evacuees seeking shelter at the Ocean Convention Center in Daytona Beach, Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian. Trained Red Cross disaster workers are helping families cope during this challenging time and replacing prescription medications, eyeglasses or critical medical equipment like canes and wheelchairs. [84-year old Robert Franks at a Florida evacuation shelter]( September 28, 2022. Red Cross volunteer Cynthia Myatt checks up on Robert Franks in an evacuation shelter at the Lost Lake Elementary School in Clermont, Florida. Franks, who is 84-years-old, knew he had to seek help from the Red Cross for this storm because he's on oxygen and can't be without electricity. The work we have been able to do over the past week, {NAME}, and will continue to do in the coming weeks and months, is because of the continued support from our generous donors like you. You make all the difference. With deep gratitude, Disaster Response Team American Red Cross [DONATE NOW]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Twitter]( [Flickr]( [Subscribe]( [Contact Us]( [Privacy Policy]( © 2022 American Red Cross | [431 18th Street NW Washington DC 20006]( Donate by phone: [1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)]( | [Donate by Mail]( [Help people affected by Hurricane Ian.]( [Click here to unsubscribe]( from our email list, but please know that if you leave, it will be harder for you to stay involved with the Red Cross and continue the work of which you've been such a critical part. [BBB Accredited Charity.]( [Seal of Transparency - 2019 Platinum]( [DONATE FUNDS]( [GIVE BLOOD]( [VOLUNTEER]( [TAKE A CLASS]( [LEARN MORE]( [Pie chart.] The Red Cross is proud that an average of 90 cents of every dollar we spend is invested in delivering care and comfort to those in need.