Coastal disaster relief
Hurricanes Irma and Maria 2017
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HURRICANES IRMA AND MARIA CAUSED DEVASTATION THAT WILL TAKE MONTHS TO AID.
HOW CAN YOU HELP
* Secure large supplies of meds, food, toiletries and other items on list below on this page and message us. We can load cargoes aboard boats.
* If you are considering sailing your own boat anywhere in the Caribbean, place contact us to take on cargo. We can give you manifest papers and instructions.
* DONATE - we are an entirely unpaid volunteer organization with very low overhead, your funds will get supplies to where they are needed see link to right ===>.
* EMERGENCY CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS. Contact Captain Ray Thackeray (below contact details) or sign into this Group as a free member and report to IRG Flagship in Hollywood, FL at any time before and after the potential disaster. We have comfortable accommodations aboard ship prior to the strike and are evacuating to an apartment during. Relief operations will be conducted from ship again where we will keep our Zodiac. Medical professionals prioritized but all able-bodied volunteers accepted.
This page is intended to act as IRG's coordination and discussion link and can be accessed easily at http://bit.ly/HurricaneIrma2017
Captain Ray Thackeray
Executive Director
International Rescue Group
Mobile +1 (954) 348-4409
Location: Hollywood, Florida, USA
Members: 7
Latest Activity: Nov 5, 2017
EMERGENCY SUPPLIES NEEDED
Food
Water
Roofing materials
Lumber
Plywood
Windows
Doors
Nails
Roofing screws
Generators (5kva to 10kva)
Chainsaws with cans, oil, fuel
Communications equipment
Tarps/Plastic sheeting
Hygiene kits/Comfort kits
Medical supplies
Baby supplies (formula/baby food)
Wipes
Diapers
Adult pampers
Water purification kits / water filters
Fuel
Energy biscuits
Cots
Mattresses
Portable stoves
Flashlights/batteries
Solar lanterns
Kitchen sets
Collapsible water containers (gallon)
As of September 22, 2017
Discussion Forum
Sailboat in Washington state looking to pick up supplies and bring help to virgin islands/ areas affected by hurricanes irma and mariah
Started by Ronald James Peck Nov 5, 2017. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, We're a 65 ft sailboat with a crew of 6-8 people currently in Seattle area soon (end of November) to be heading down the west coast towards the Caribbean. We're looking to pick up relief/building…Continue
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Comment by Melanie "Annie" S. Frey on September 12, 2017 at 8:19pm
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I must return to my full time RN position in a physician office, but volunteer for weekends. Unfortunately, not able to take time off for offshore missions at this time, but will do what I can when available. Medical professional, able bodied, have van to transport supplies w/in FL.
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