Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm and unleashed devastation along a wide stretch of the Gulf Coast. Many were without power and left with the aftermath of extreme flooding and widespread damage. The National Weather Service in Tallahassee called Idalia “an unprecedented event” since no major hurricanes on record have ever passed through the bay abutting the Big Bend.

Our partner, Global Empowerment Mission, who is based in Miami, FL responded in advance, preparing 6 trucks filled with Family Necessity Kits to ensure they could provide support to those impacted immediately. DripDrop was proud to be a part of their response, providing access to fast rehydration to both those affected by Hurricane Idalia as well as the response workers. GEM has committed $5 million in aid and supplies.