After Florida was hit by a strong hurricane on Wednesday, Oct. 9, groups of Texans are making an effort to help those impacted.
Hurricane Milton made landfall on the western coast of Florida as a Class 3 hurricane, impacting millions. Since then, we’ve seen efforts from all across the state to lend a helping hand.
Volunteer efforts
Texans on Mission, a Dallas-based group, sent 24 volunteers to assist in Tampa, offering food, water, shelter, generators, showers, and laundry units. They plan to do roughly 20,000 meals per day.
“With a storm of this magnitude, we anticipate people will be reeling and we want to begin meeting needs quickly,” stated Mickey Lenamon, chief executive officer for Texans on Mission.
Meanwhile, they also have volunteers assisting with Hurricane Helene relief. You can donate online to support both causes.
State efforts
Gov. Greg Abbott also deployed a variety of state agencies to Florida for a range of operations.
“Texans understand firsthand the importance of hurricane preparedness, and we will continue to support our fellow Americans as they brace for this hurricane,” Abbott stated in a press release.
These efforts from the governor include:
- 180+ Texas State Troopers and other law enforcement personnel with highly equipped command vehicles and helicopters.
- Aircraft (Blackhawks and Chinooks) from the Texas National Guard for search and rescue efforts.
- A team of expert rescue swimmers from Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service.
