Hurricane Ian made landfall in Cayo Costa, FL as a Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday afternoon, September 28. The storm came ashore with maximum sustained winds near 150 mph and brought life-threatening storm surge of at least 12 feet in some areas, leaving more than 2.5 million homes and businesses without power. Floodwaters inundated areas of Florida, leaving homes and vehicles submerged under water. The storm was downgraded to a tropical storm Thursday morning and will continue to bring extreme rainfall of up to possibly 20 inches in some areas, catastrophic storm surge and prolonged intense winds as it moves across the state and north towards Georgia and South Carolina.
We are excited to partner with an organization in Cincinnati to get the supplies to the people of Florida.
Relief drive will begin on Friday, September 30 through Monday, October 10th.
You can drop off items on the front porch of the church at any time by placing them in or around the bins.
Below is the specific list of items needed:
- Baby and infant supplies: Diapers, wipes, diaper rash ointment, baby wash, baby shampoo, baby lotion, etc.
- First-aid items: Bandages, gauze, pads, first aid tape, antiseptic creams, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, latex gloves, instant cold packs, etc.
- Paper products: Toilet paper, paper towels
Any questions, please contact Jacob Blouse at jacob@wcconline.org