Southeastern Communities Struggling to Recover From Helene as they Prepare for Milton to Make Landfall

Hurricane Helene was the second deadliest hurricane to hit mainland U.S. and has left a trail of devastation across Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and beyond. Seven states declared states of emergency, with more than 230 casualties and entire communities wiped off the map. Now, the Southeast is preparing for Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm set to hit the Gulf Coast in the midst of their recovery efforts.

While communities across the Southeast are still assessing the damage from Helene, the damage from Milton will further complicate their recovery. Leftover debris from Helene and high wind speeds are expected to create dangerous projectiles. With countless people and pets still displaced, this safety hazard will put thousands in danger. Your help is urgently needed to send emergency aid and supplies to those in need.

Greater Good Charities' team members are on the ground in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina and have already deployed and distributed 48 truckloads of essential aid through the Southeast. In partnership with GreaterGood.com, they're currently providing the following:

• Good Packs with essential supplies
• Pet Food
• Hygiene kits
• Medication
• Supplies for impacted beekeepers
• Medical care for injured pets
• Transportation for pets in shelters

Helene was the most severe storm of the season to hit the United States and Milton is expected to be much worse. Please help those affected by these hurricanes and donate today.

Updates from the Field

Thursday, 10/3/24

On the Ground in Western N.C.

The ground team is in Asheville, NC and the surrounding areas, delivering much-needed supplies to partner organizations and members of the community.

The team delivered essential items like water, hygiene supplies, and pet food to the community center, which is serving as the staging ground for food and supplies, and as a gathering spot for displaced families.

Those who are able to leave their homes are arriving at the community center to get whatever is available, including the baggies of dog food, gasoline, flip flops, socks, underwear, and personal hygiene products our team delivered. We also brought treats to help occupy the kids who had to come with their parents since schools are closed indefinitely. For the families who can’t leave their homes or won’t leave their pets behind, we are working with a local group that are traveling door-to-door, delivering pet food and checking to see what else people need.

Wednesday, 10/2/24

Emergency Airlift of the Shelter Pets. Today we flew 125 shelter pets in an emergency evacuation out of South Carolina to Wisconsin. This lifesaving flight carried shelter dogs and cats who were in shelters prior to the storm to a chance at a new home. By moving these pets, the shelters now have room and the ability to care for the influx of lost and displaced pets from the storm until they can reunited with their families.

Tuesday, 10/1/24

Humanitarian Aid Shipped to North Carolina. As the scale of destruction in Western, N.C. is becoming more clear, our team is working quickly to send critical supplies. Thanks to partners, we are sending trucks of supplies into the region that contains Hydroboost Water, Bombas socks, feminine hygiene products, emergency packs full of essential supplies and more. Additional team members are now on the ground in North Carolina to assist as needed.

Monday, 9/30/24

Hygiene Kits Delivered. Greater Good Charities is on the ground distributing 5,000 urgently needed hygiene kits, with the help of our partners. These kits will be delivered to 10 counties in the Tampa Bay area, FL, serving a large population of families impacted by the storm.

Veterinary Care for Injured Pets.

The team is working to establish pet pharmaceutical donation hubs and are identifying veterinary needs in impacted communities across several states.

In addition to pharmaceutical care, we are funding emergency medical aid to rescued pets suffering from broken bones, trauma, dehydration, and other life-threatening injuries.

Greater Good Charities has ultimate authority and discretion with regard to the distribution of its funds. All expenditures made are consistent with the exempt purposes of Greater Good Charities.