Islamic Relief USA is thinking about the people directly impacted by Hurricane Helene the past several days. According to CBS News, at least 116 people have died in some 600 miles of area across several states, including Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, among others.
Hundreds of thousands of people have lost electricity or suffered property damage.
“Islamic Relief’s Disaster Management Team is working with State Gov and Non-Governmental partners in affected states to support the survivors in the recovery process,” IRUSA said in a statement.
Islamic Relief USA continues to monitor the situation and is ready to provide help if needed. The organization’s Disaster Management Team has worked in several communities that have been severely impacted by major weather events and other natural disasters, including North Carolina and Texas.
MEDIA CONTACT
Syed M. Hassan
mhassan@irusa.org or
(571) 421-7032 (CELL)
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Islamic Relief USA, based in Alexandria, VA, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) humanitarian organization. Its mission is to provide relief and development in a dignified manner regardless of gender, race, or religion, and works to empower individuals in their communities and give them a voice in the world. Its programs benefit millions of people each year in more than 40 countries around the world, including in the United States.
Islamic Relief USA is on the U.S. government’s Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) charity list, and it is also a signatory to the code of conduct of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.