10/14/2024
We hope you all were able to remain safe through hurricane Milton. We were once again, very lucky, but we know so many close to home were not. At this time, All Cats Hospital is open according to normal business hours, but our appointments will be limited for the next few weeks. Due to extended loss of power and supply chain shortages, we will be unable to see patients for any treatments that require refrigeration. This includes but is not limited to vaccines, Solensia injections, antibiotic injections, urine cultures, etc. Thank you for your understanding and please let us know if there's anything we can do to help rebuild. 🩵
Hurricane Milton Resources: Our work continues in Florida as we help people recover from yet another devastating storm. If you’re looking for help, want to offer your support, or have questions about our relief efforts, here is what you need to know.
Finding Missing People:
- If you're looking for a loved one affected by Hurricane Milton, please visit our reunification resource at https://rdcrss.org/3TQEqzT. Complete the form for the state where they live, and provide as much detail as you can.
Resources at Shelters:
- Even if you aren't staying at a shelter, you can visit one to shower, charge your devices, get food or access resources. You can find locations by visiting redcross.org/shelters, downloading the Red Cross Emergency app, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
- Everyone is welcome at our shelters, including pets.
- Services at our shelters are free and you only need to provide your name and where you lived before the disaster to enter.
Resources in the Community:
- Emergency response vehicles are on the roads providing meals, water and supplies.
- If you’re in a life-threatening situation and need immediate help, please call 911.
Local Updates:
- Follow American Red Cross of Central Florida or South Florida Red Cross on social media for the latest updates on how the Red Cross is responding in your area.
- Find local resources in your county by visiting https://www.floridadisaster.org/counties
How You Can Help:
- Donate: Financial donations enable us to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters. Help people affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene by visiting https://rdcrss.org/3Yk1kSF or texting the word HURRICANES to 90999 to make a donation.
- Volunteer: Hurricane season isn't over and we need volunteers who are willing to travel this fall to respond to disasters: https://rdcrss.org/4h14Zw8
- Give blood: Blood drive cancellations across the Southeast caused thousands of blood donations to go uncollected. If you live in an unaffected area and are eligible to give, schedule an appointment to donate blood: https://rdcrss.org/3U6asbk
Information About Financial Donations:
- We honor donor intent, and all donations earmarked for Hurricanes Milton and Helene will be used to support people affected by these disasters.
- Your donations help people in need, and we are committed to being responsible stewards of your generosity. An average of 90 cents of every dollar spent is invested in delivering care and comfort to those in need. Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/3EdqWXM
Donating Items:
- We cannot accept donations of clothing or household items. Cleaning, storing, sorting and distributing physical donations takes time and resources away from our priority of providing safe shelter, meals and more to people in need. Please call 211 if you live in an affected area to determine which organizations are accepting donated items and what items are critically needed.
Combating Misinformation:
- During large disasters, it's common for misinformation to be spread online. Before sharing something, please fact-check it with reputable sources. Sharing misinformation can impact our ability to deliver critical services to affected communities.