SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Convoy of Hope is serving survivors in Florida after Hurricane Milton made landfall near Sarasota. Convoy teams were already in the state responding to Hurricane Helene and were pre-positioned with relief supplies to begin responding to Milton.

"Hurricane Milton was an incredibly powerful hurricane that left damage and destruction in its wake," said Ethan Forhetz, Convoy of Hope's national spokesperson. "It's not often that Convoy is responding to two major disasters simultaneously. But that is the situation right now, and Convoy is prepared."

With sustained winds of 120 mph at landfall, Milton tossed debris and spun up several deadly tornadoes on the opposite side of the state. The storm brought 8 to 10 feet of storm surge in Sarasota County. Though Tampa was spared a direct hit, Milton still dumped 18 inches of rain on the area. 

Convoy continues to respond to Hurricane Helene, as well, by distributing relief supplies to survivors and resourcing partners. To date, Convoy has delivered more than 2.5 million pounds of supplies, served more than 108,000 people, transported more than 100 truckloads full of relief supplies and served in more than 40 communities across the Southeast. 

Convoy has partnered with other organizations, such as SpartanNash and The Home Depot and many others, to pack tens of thousands of food boxes, hygiene kits and more for the disaster survivors Convoy serves. 

To join Convoy in its response, give at convoy.org/milton.

About Convoy of Hope
Convoy of Hope is a global, faith-based organization that serves vulnerable communities. By partnering with local churches, businesses, civic organizations, and government agencies, Convoy has strategically offered help and hope in more than 130 countries around the world. Since its founding in 1994, Convoy of Hope has served 250 million people and counting. Visit convoyofhope.org to learn more.

Contact
Ethan Forhetz
Vice President of Public Engagement & National Spokesperson
(417) 848-8123
eforhetz@convoyofhope.org

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