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Hurricane Recovery
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RECOVERING FROM Hurricane Helene | Sept 2024
On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made its official landfall in our diocese near Perry, FL. We pray for the individuals who have lost their lives in this storm and for those mourning their loss. Eternal rest grant unto them O, Lord and let perpetual light shine upon their faces.
Donate to Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida
Catholic Charities is standing by to provide immediate aid to neighbors in need.
100% of the funds go directly to disaster recovery in the Florida Panhandle (designate your donation to "disaster recovery" on the donation form). Click here to read more about Catholic Charities of Northwest FloridaHurricane Helene most directly impacted our parishes in Taylor County (Immaculate Conception Parish), Jefferson County (St. Margaret Parish), and Madison County (St. Vincent de Paul Parish). Please consider making a donation to assist in their repairs by clicking the links above and selecting a parish in need. -
Help those in Other Dioceses suffering From Helene's Impact
Areas in the Diocese of St. Petersburg were hit particularly hard by Hurricane Helene's storm surge. Please consider aiding our brothers and sisters outside the diocese by donating to their recovery fund.
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GENERAL ResourcesLinks to government entities for areas in the path of Hurricane Helene
The following resources are provided below to help in dealing with the emotional and psychological effects of a natural disaster.
- Coping with A Disaster or Traumatic Event
- Understanding Disaster Events and Recognizing Signs of Distress
- Disaster Distress Helpline
- Who Is At Risk for Emotional Distress From Hurricanes?
- Child Trauma from a Hurricane
- Moving Forward
updated on September 30, 2024
