Hurricane Maria - Gulf Coast Response

Global Relief Partners deployed emergency response teams within 12 hours of Hurricane Maria making landfall along the Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm, bringing 145 mph winds and devastating storm surge.

Response Activities

• Established 15 emergency shelters housing 8,400 displaced residents
• Distributed 120,000 meals and 50,000 gallons of clean water in the first week
• Deployed mobile medical units providing care to 3,200 patients
• Distributed 5,000 emergency supply kits (tarps, hygiene items, flashlights)
• Coordinated search and rescue operations with local emergency services

Ongoing Recovery

As the emergency phase transitions to recovery, our teams are focusing on temporary housing solutions, debris removal support, and connecting affected families with federal disaster assistance programs.