Once again, our Rotary family and neighbors have been stricken by a natural disaster. As specific needs develop within the zone, we will communicate that information to you. You can also review the relief information that is posted on The Disaster Network of Assistance Rotary Action Group (DNA RAG) website. We are not quite three months into the 2024-25 Rotary year, and a second devastating hurricane has caused widespread serious damage and loss of life in several of our districts, including those in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. The damage is massive and ongoing, and more than 60 people have lost their lives so far.
The adjoining zones 33-34 Director, Patrick Eakes, has information on how you can support your fellow Rotarians. According to Eakes, "The eight districts in Florida have worked together effectively to address needs following two hurricanes in the last two years, and they have provided a powerful model that can be a starting point for us. Our plan is to collect donations through our website and assemble a team of experienced Rotary leaders to make recommendations about how to disperse the donations to create the maximum positive effect. We will also rely on Rotary leaders in the affected districts to determine the highest priorities in their areas and how to address them. Together, we will work to address as many needs as possible. I encourage you to consider directing Rotarians, Rotary and Rotaract Clubs, and friends of Rotary to our disaster relief page <https://www.rizones33-34.org/
Our Communications Action Plan team has updated the disaster relief page <https://www.rizones33-34.org/
You can donate via the Zone 33-34 website at https://www.rizones33-34.org/disaster-relief/