CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 7, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- All Hands and Hearts (AHAH), a leading disaster
relief organization, has activated its Disaster Assistance Response
Team (DART) to provide swift and comprehensive aid in response to
Tropical Storm Debby's impact on the southeastern United States. Debby, which made landfall as a
hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm, has brought heavy
rainfall and severe flooding to Florida and Georgia. AHAH is prepared and ready to assist
affected communities as they face the widespread damage caused by
this storm.
The transition from Hurricane Debby to Tropical Storm status has
not lessened its potential for devastation. The storm's slow
movement across the region is expected to result in historic levels
of rainfall, with catastrophic flooding forecasted in Georgia and South
Carolina.
The DART is currently assessing damage reports, coordinating
with local authorities and initiating response efforts. AHAH
is also collaborating with partners such as the Florida Volunteer
Organizations Active in Disasters (FLVOAD) and other regional
agencies to ensure a well-coordinated response that meets the
immediate needs of the impacted communities.
Building on successful response efforts from previous storms,
including the recent Hurricane Idalia in the same region, AHAH is
well-prepared to provide essential support and aid. Chloe Forman, AHAH's Director of Response,
remarked, "Our team is fully mobilized and prepared to assist
communities affected by Debby. Our priority is to provide immediate
relief, and support to begin the recovery process."
AHAH proudly maintains its 4-star rating, the highest awarded by
Charity Navigator, for the tenth consecutive year. This rating is a
testament to its commitment to transparency and efficiency,
assuring donors that 95% of every dollar contributed goes directly
toward global relief efforts.
The organization emphasizes the importance of public support in
facilitating effective disaster relief efforts. Donations to AHAH's
U.S. Disaster Relief Fund will directly support the immediate needs
of those affected by Tropical Storm Debby and future U.S.
disasters.
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