The
Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening
the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families,
announced that its emergency disaster relief program is providing vital assistance
to Coast Guard members and their families impacted by
Hurricanes Beryl, Tropical Storm Debby, and glacial flooding in Juneau, Alaska.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has already
proven to be one of the most challenging in recent memory. Hurricane Beryl, a
powerful Category 1 storm, made landfall in Texas, bringing with it
catastrophic winds, flooding and widespread destruction. Shortly after,
Tropical Storm Debby followed, bringing damaging wind, heavy rains and flooding
to multiple states on the East Coast, including Florida, Georgia, South
Carolina and North Carolina. Then, just last week, a glacial dam burst
releasing floodwaters that damaged more than 100 homes in Alaska.
In response to these natural disasters,
the Coast Guard Foundation has activated its emergency disaster relief program
to provide immediate assistance to Coast Guard members who have been directly
affected. The program offers a financial grant to help cover the costs of
basic essentials, home repairs, replacement of household goods, temporary
housing and emergency travel, and insurance deductibles.
Susan Ludwig, president of the Coast Guard Foundation, expressed her gratitude
for the dedication and resilience of Coast Guard members during this difficult
time.“Our Coast Guard members are always
there for us in times of disaster, often putting their own lives at risk to
protect others,” said Ludwig. “Now, it’s our turn to be there for them. The
Coast Guard Foundation’s emergency disaster relief program is designed to
provide the critical support these heroes need as they work to rebuild their
lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, Tropical Storm Debby and other
natural disasters.”
The Coast Guard Foundation invites individuals, corporations and community
organizations to support service members in need by making a donation to the
Coast Guard Foundation. Every
contribution, large and small, makes a meaningful difference in the lives of
those who have given so much to protect our nation.
To apply for assistance, visit coastguardfoundation.org/emergency-relief-grant.
To support the Coast Guard Foundation’s emergency disaster relief program,
visit coastguardfoundation.org/disaster-relief.
To learn more about the Coast Guard Foundation, or to help support its work,
please visit www.coastguardfoundation.org or
call (860) 535-0786