Wednesday, October 18, 2017

HURRICANE MARIA



Situation Update
Three weeks after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the American Red Cross is working alongside government officials and disaster partners to help the hundreds of thousands of people on both island territories who are suffering right now. Most people on the islands are living with no power and high temperatures, and no cell service, and many are without drinking water. Thousands of homes have been affected.

Across both Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands more than 680 Red Cross workers are supporting relief efforts by:
·         Serving more than 1 million meals and snacks
·         Distributing more than 788,000 relief items
·         Providing more than 14,300 mental health and health services to people in need

Red Cross Response - Puerto Rico
On Puerto Rico after Irma and Maria, hundreds of Red Cross workers are helping to reconnect families and distribute critical relief supplies, including food and water. This includes:
·         Serving more than 540,000 meals and snacks
·         Distributing more than 534,000 relief supplies
·         Providing more than 10,400 mental health and health services to people in need

Red Cross Response - U.S. Virgin Islands
On the U.S. Virgin Islands after Irma and Maria, the Red Cross is supporting shelters, serving meals and snacks, and distributing relief supplies. This includes:
·         Serving more than 128,200 meals and snacks
·         Distributing more than 253,700 relief items

·         Providing more than 3,900 mental health and health services to people in need 

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