2024 Hurricane Support and Resources
- By: Joseph Simonds
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- Found In: Fishing Tips
Hurricane recovery takes more than just a week. The damage, heartache, and work to be done last much longer than the news crews that stick around. We know that many of you are in this situation and looking at months and years worth of recovery ahead from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Our hearts go out to the homes and businesses that are forever changed by the storm. Many of the special places we’ve been going to all our lives are no longer there.
There are so many people that need help and a long road ahead, but we can get through this together. If you feel you’re in a position to give, now is the time to do so.
One of the best ways to help is to seek out LOCAL, boots-on-the-ground organizations that you can donate to or volunteer with.
If you’re not local and don’t know where to start, or just need general resources, below are some links to help you out.
We are planning our own fundraiser through our members and I’m sure our Local Chapters will be coordinating some relief efforts as well. Stay tuned for those.
Devasting Drone Footage of Manasota Key and Grove City, Florida.
Donate / Volunteer
American Red Cross: Donate, Volunteer, Seek Relief: Support and information page set up specifically for Hurricane Helene and Milton recovery.
Volunteer Florida: Volunteer, Donate: Find volunteer opportunities or donate to the Florida Disaster Fund, which is the State of Florida’s official private fund established to assist Florida’s communities as they respond to and recover during times of emergency or disaster. In partnership with the public sector, private sector and other non-governmental organizations, the Florida Disaster Fund supports response and recovery activities.
Habitat for Humanity: Donate: Support Habitat organizations in communities hit hard by recent hurricanes as we begin the long-term recovery work ahead.
Your Local Salt Strong Chapters: Volunteer: Get connected with fellow members to find community, support, and future conservation/clean-up efforts.
General Resources
FloridaDisaster.org: Find information for assistance from Hurricane Helene and Milton
FDEM Distribution Sites: Distribution sites across the state of Florida
Local Assistance and Information: One of the best sources for important local updates and resources is your County’s website or social media pages.
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STOP WASTING TIME ON THE WATER!
Do what the “SMART ANGLERS” are doing and join the Insider Club.
Here’s what you’ll receive today when you join:
- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish ever trip
- Weekly “spot dissection” videos that walk you through all the best spots in your area
- Exclusive fishing tips from the PROS you can’t find anywhere else
- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
STOP WASTING TIME ON THE WATER!
Do what the “SMART ANGLERS” are doing and join the Insider Club.
Here’s what you’ll receive today when you join:
- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish every trip
- Weekly “spot dissection” videos that walk you through all the best spots in your area
- Exclusive fishing tips from the PROS you can’t find anywhere else
- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
So glad to hear that everyone is safe and accounted for that is believe me when I say music to our ears …… Thanks for the update Joe it is deeply appreciated …….. !
Thank You for the SS update. Cheryl and I are happy to hear the SS crew are doing well. We’re sending $$ today! God Bless Everyone, and God Bless America!
Thanking God Milton wasn’t worse than it was.
Would love to see you add Samaritan’s Purse to your list of great support organizations.
Harry Parsons
Glad to hear all the crew are safe. We survived Michael up here and have at least some idea of how difficult it is for for you all. Continue to pray for God to bless you all and give you His comfort and Peace.
Thank you for keeping us updated on the Salt Strong family.
Howard Hosford
Youngstown, FL
PC chapter
❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏