Americares is responding to the health needs of hurricane survivors in the Caribbean and the United States after Hurricane Beryl carved a path of destruction from the Windward Islands to Texas in early July. In the Caribbean and Texas, where the storm did the most damage, Americares is shipping urgently needed medical supplies to partner clinics directly impacted.
In the Caribbean, where the storm at one point reached Category 5 status and sheared roofs off buildings, Americares is focused on restoring health services for children and adults affected by the storm, including those displaced. In Texas, three days after the storm, 1.3 million people were still without power amid a stifling heatwave, threatening the health of survivors-especially the elderly and those who rely on electric-powered medical equipment.
An Americares Emergency Response Team landed in Kingston, Jamaica, and is coordinating with Jamaica's Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, the Jamaica Constabulary Force, health facilities and our longstanding partner organization, Food For The Poor, to assist survivors in the most affected communities. Americares is shipping urgently needed medical supplies to partner clinics directly impacted by the storm and in addition throughout partner clinics in Texas.
In Jamaica, Hurricane Beryl devasted areas surrounding Kingston. The damage is still being assessed, but Americares has a team on-the-ground to respond immediately and plan for long-term solutions.
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