Severe winter weather is impacting the US from Portland, OR to Pascagoula, MS. Amid power loss across the state of Texas, millions are without heat, have limited basic supplies, and have been advised to boil their water for safety.
Snow and ice have blanketed nearly three-quarters of the continental United States. Additional cold weather threatens to keep Texas and many other states in these conditions for several more days. Many communities are facing no power and no water for up to a week or more. Unfortunately, at least 38 people dead have died nationwide, as a result of the winter storm.
According to the American Red Cross, nearly 3,200 people were housed in over 150 congregate and non-congregate shelters in ten states (Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Nebraska, and California). Over a half-million customers in Texas are without electricity
Current Needs
Anything to keep bodies warm:
- Socks
- Scarves
- Gloves
- Sweatshirts/Sweatpants
- Blankets
Basic Goods:
- Feminine sanitary items
- Soaps
- Shampoo
- Wipes
- Toilet paper
Food Items:
- Nonperishables
- Pet food
- Bottled water
- Boxed water
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP
NONPROFITS
If your organization is in need of products in response of this winter storm, please complete this brief form so we can determine how to best respond to your needs.
COMPANIES
Disaster recovery could take years. Make a commitment now to donate critically needed goods to maximize recovery efforts. Email Jim Alvey at jalvey@good360.org or click below.
INDIVIDUALS
Cash donations are critical because they allow responding organizations like Good360 to provide the right support at the right time.
