FWD: Help families impacted by Hurricane Ian

Send emergency support for those impacted by Hurricane Ian. {NAME}, In the wake of Hurricane Ian, life-threatening flooding and catastrophic wind are widespread, and 1.7 million people are still without power. Individuals and families in impacted communities are struggling to cope with the sheer magnitude of the devastation left behind. Our staff and volunteers are working around the clock to provide relief to those in the region, but we urgently need your help to deliver this lifesaving support. [Please, will you rush a lifesaving gift now to support our Hurricane Ian response?]( [DONATE NOW]( Thank you so much, American Red Cross Having trouble viewing this message? [Click Here]( [American Red Cross.]( [DONATE NOW]( LATEST DISASTER UPDATE: Hurricane Ian [Hurricane Ian's wake]( {NAME}, Hurricane Ian has become one of the most powerful storms the state of Florida has ever seen — and the full extent of the devastation is still unknown. Ian left path of destruction across Florida, with communities and families now struggling to cope: Some 2 million people remain without power, and thousands more are in need of emergency shelter and running water. Red Cross disaster relief teams have been working around the clock with partners and local officials to provide emergency assistance to those in need. In the wake of such a devastating, widespread disaster, families and individuals impacted urgently need your support. [Please, will you make a donation to the Red Cross now to provide emergency assistance like food, water and shelter to communities impacted by Hurricane Ian?]( [Flooding across the state of Florida]( September 29. High winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Ian caused widespread property damage and flooding in Orlando, Florida. South Orange Ave in downtown Orlando was completely blocked as flood waters continued to rise. As Ian returns to hurricane strength and makes landfall in South Carolina, more life-threatening floods and heavy wind are a certainty. The scale of this emergency continues to grow, and Red Cross teams will be there for affected communities across the region — but we need your help. Our relief work is only possible because of the generosity of people like you who are willing to help families in their darkest moments. When you make an emergency donation, you’re helping supply shelters and deploy emergency response vehicles that deliver essential necessities like food, water and blankets. Please, rush support to those impacted by Hurricane Ian now: Support Hurricane Ian Response [Shelter]( [$50 provides a full day of food and shelter for one person at a Red Cross emergency shelter, including three meals, blankets and a comfort kit]( [Infant]( [$150 provides a crib for an infant in a Red Cross emergency shelter]( [ERV]( [$360 deploys an emergency response vehicle for one day, to help deliver meals, snacks, relief supplies and more to affected communities]( We will reach out with additional updates as they become available, and we thank you so much for helping communities impacted by this devastating storm. Thank you for your support, 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.