Hurricane Isaias: Rush Aid Now

Hurricane Isaias, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, made landfall on the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 storm with 115 mph winds. Hundreds of thousands of people are without power, and downed trees and blocked roads are making it harder for families to get what they need. As the storm moves inland, flooding, strong winds, and tornadoes remain a threat across the Southeast.

Greater Good Charities is responding. A truckload of pet food and emergency animal supplies from our pre-positioned aid hub has arrived with our partners on the ground and was immediately put into distribution to families and pets across the community.

On October 13, one of our regularly scheduled rescue flights will carry pets from hard-hit areas to New Jersey, where they’ll quickly find loving homes. Along the way, we’re stopping in Alabama to pick up 22 dogs from a local partner. Many of their staff were affected by the hurricane, and fuel is scarce, so we’re bringing the plane to them. Every pet we fly out frees up space and resources so local shelter staff can focus on rebuilding their community.

We are also assessing how we can support beekeepers whose hives and livelihoods may have been affected. We expect needs to grow as the storm moves inland, and we’re working with partners across the South to respond as they arise.

Your gift helps us get aid where it’s needed, fast. Donate now to help people and pets affected by Hurricane Isaias.