Hurricane Ian made landfall on the southwest coast of Florida in late September as a powerful Category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds of 150+ mph and an historic storm surge, heavy rains and extensive flooding that has cost billions in damages and taken more than 80 lives. At the request of the state, International Medical Corps is responding.
Tens of thousands are living in shelters, while hundreds of thousands remain without power and clean water. Search-and-rescue activities are continuing as flood waters recede, but damage to healthcare infrastructure is extensive, especially in counties where large numbers of the population are elderly and were unable to flee the storm.
The Florida Department of Health has asked International Medical Corps to deploy a mobile medical unit and clinical team that will provide outpatient services to up to 100 patients per day. We also are assessing the mental health needs of those affected by the storm, as well as those of their caregivers.
*Note for recurring donations: Once we have determined that the community can continue to respond to the after-effects of this emergency without us, we will scale back our response efforts. At that time, we will redirect your future donations where they are needed most, to help us respond to future outbreaks of conflict, disease or disaster.
