United Sikhs Deliver Relief For Irma Victims
In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms on record, evacuees across Florida returned to find widespread devastation. The storm caused severe flooding, and extensive property damage, and left 4.3 million homes and businesses without power. Roads were flooded and blocked by debris, hampering access to affected neighborhoods. The death toll from Irma rose to 31 across three states, with the Florida Keys experiencing particularly dire conditions. Residents struggled to find food, water, and other essential supplies, with limited running water and a boil water advisory in effect.
Amid this crisis, UNITED SIKHS recognized the urgent need for immediate relief and support for the impacted communities. The organization aimed to provide life-saving aid, including food, water, and other essential supplies, to those in the hardest-hit areas like Tampa and the Florida Keys.
UNITED SIKHS quickly mobilized volunteers who sprang into action as soon as the storm passed. Earlier in the week, the volunteers delivered water and food to religious institutes in Orlando, Florida, to help distribute these essentials to the surrounding neighborhoods. They also coordinated with other organizations working toward Hurricane Irma relief efforts to maximize the impact. Additionally, UNITED SIKHS volunteers helped distribute ice to people in need, responding to the severe heat and humidity that exacerbated the situation in central and southern Florida.
